Endorsements

Why Washington Bikes endorses

Washington Bikes endorses electoral candidates at all levels of government. Endorsement and support are given to candidates who commit to or have a record of making communities better for people on bikes — through growing local economies, improving health outcomes, or creating safer streets and roadways. Additionally, Washington Bikes makes endorsements of ballot measures which will benefit Washington communities through bolstering or protecting transportation choices, supporting outdoor recreation, and working to safely connect neighborhoods and cities.

Washington Bikes endorsement policy

All recommendations for endorsement are based on five factors:  

1. Positions are based on the written questionnaire or in-person interview.
2. Issue Record is based on the candidate having a record of support or opposition to our interests.
3. Approachability is based on whether the candidate expressed a willingness to work on safety, health and economic development issues germane to bicycling. Did the candidate demonstrate an openness and willingness to engage and are they approachable/accessible?
4. Viability is an evaluation of electability, based on whether the candidate has a legitimate opponent, fundraising and organizing capacity, and endorsements.
5. Experience is based on the candidate’s reputation and leadership positions within the community, years of elected service, or requisite experience to succeed in public office.

2023 General Election Endorsements

Washington Bikes will endorse candidates in a statewide slate of races for the general election. To be considered for an endorsement in the general election, candidates must complete a questionnaire either via invitation or by request. To request a candidate questionnaire please email info@wabikes.org. Questionnaires will be available by August 7, 2023.

2023 Primary Early Endorsements

Washington Bikes has endorsed a select number of bike champions ahead of the August primary election. These champions are incumbents with a demonstrable record of supporting and leading efforts to make their communities safer and more accessible by bike. Washington Bikes encourages voters to support these champions on the August and November ballots.

WA Bikes Early Endorsements 

 

Candidate	Jurisdiction	Seat
Leslie Schneider	Bainbridge Island	Council District 4
John Stokes	Bellevue	Council Position 1
Janice Zahn	Bellevue	Council Position 4
Mason Thompson	Bothell	Council Position 2
Amanda Dodd	Bothell	Council Position 6
Susan Paine	Edmonds	Council Position 6
Girmay Zahilay	King County	Council District 2
Claudia Balducci	King County	Council District 6
Teresa Mosqueda	King County	Council District 8
Kelli Curtis	Kirkland	Council Position 2
Amy Falcone	Kirkland	Council Position 6
Craig Reynolds	Mercer Island	Council Position 5
Jessica Forsythe	Redmond	Council Position 3
Vanessa Kritzer	Redmond	Council Position 5
Ryan McIrvin	Renton	Council Position 4
Tammy Morales	Seattle	Council District 2
Andrew Lewis	Seattle	Council District 7
Fred Felleman	Port of Seattle	Commissioner Position 5
Kristina Walker	Tacoma	Council Position 8
Kate Kruller	Tukwila	Mayor

 

 

Previous Endorsements

2022 General Election Endorsements

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2021 General Election Endorsements

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2020 General Election Endorsements

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2019 General Election Endorsements

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2018 General Election Endorsement

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2017 General Election Endorsements

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More about Washington Bikes’ endorsements:

Following the 2016 merger of Cascade Bicycle Club (becoming a 501(c)(3) organization) and Washington Bikes (emerging as a 501(c)(4) organization), Washington Bikes assumed all endorsements and electoral responsibilities for bicycling statewide.