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:
- Positions are based on the written questionnaire or in-person interview.
- Issue Record is based on the candidate having a record of support or opposition to our interests.
- 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?
- Viability is an evaluation of electability, based on whether the candidate has a legitimate opponent, fundraising and organizing capacity, and endorsements.
- 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
Issue Endorsement: Vote Yes on Bellingham Greenways 5
Candidate Endorsements:
Jurisdiction | Position | Endorsed Candidate |
Bainbridge Island | City Council District 4 | Leslie Schneider |
Bellevue | City Council Position 1 | John Stokes |
Bellevue | City Council Position 3 | Mo Malakoutian |
Bellevue | City Council Position 4 | Janice Zahn |
Bellingham | City Council At large | Jace Cotton |
Bellingham | Mayor | (dual) Seth Fleetwood & Kim Lund |
Bremerton | City Council District 2 | Denise Frey |
Bremerton | City Council District 4 | Jane Rebelowski |
Bremerton | City Council District 6 | Anna Mockler |
Bothell | City Council Position 2 | Mason Thompson |
Bothell | City Council Position 4 | Carston Curd |
Bothell | City Council Position 6 | Amanda Dodd |
Edmonds | City Council Position 1 | Chris Eck |
Edmonds | City Council Position 4 | Mackey Guenther |
Edmonds | City Council Position 6 | Susan Paine |
Everett | City Council At Large Pos 6 | Demi Chatters |
Issaquah | City Council Position 6 | Victoria Hunt |
Kenmore | City Council Position 1 | Melanie O’Cain |
Kenmore | City Council Position 3 | Valerie Sasson |
Kenmore | City Council Position 7 | Nathan Loutsis |
King County | Council District 2 | Girmay Zahilay |
King County | Council District 4 | Jorge L. Barón |
King County | Council District 6 | Claudia Balducci |
King County | Council District 8 | Teresa Mosqueda |
Kirkland | City Council Position 2 | Kelli Curtis |
Kirkland | City Council Position 4 | John Tymczyszyn |
Kirkland | City Council Position 6 | Amy Falcone |
Lynnwood | City Council Position 5 | Robert Leutwyler |
Mercer Island | Council Position 5 | Craig Reynolds |
Mercer Island | Council Position 3 | Wendy Weiker |
Mercer Island | Council Position 1 | Dave Rosenbaum |
Port Angeles | Council Position 6 | Navarra Carr |
Port of Seattle | Commissioner Position 5 | Fred Felleman * |
Poulsbo | Council Position 1 | Rick Eckert |
Redmond | Council Position 1 | Osman Salahuddin |
Redmond | Council Position 3 | Jessica Forsythe |
Redmond | Council Position 5 | Vanessa Kritzer |
Redmond | Council Position 7 | Angie Nuevacamina |
Redmond | Mayor | Angela Birney |
Renton | Council Position 3 | Valerie O’Halloran |
Renton | Council Position 4 | Ryan McIrvin |
Renton | Council Position 7 | Randy Corman |
Sammamish | Council Position 3 | Sid Gupta |
Sammamish | Council Position 6 | Pam Stuart |
SeaTac | Council Position 3 | Elizabeth Greninger |
Seattle | Council District 1 | Maren Costa |
Seattle | Council District 2 | Tammy Morales |
Seattle | Council District 3 | Alex Hudson |
Seattle | Council District 4 | Ron Davis |
Seattle | Council District 5 | ChrisTiana ObeySumner |
Seattle | Council District 6 | Dan Strauss |
Seattle | Council District 7 | Andrew Lewis |
Snohomish County | Council District 2 | Megan Dunn |
Spokane | City Council District 1 Pos 1 | Lindsey Shaw |
Spokane | Council District 2 Pos 1 | Paul Dillon |
Spokane | Council District 3 Pos 1 | Kitty Klitzke |
Spokane | Mayor | Lisa Brown |
Tacoma | Council Position 7 | Olgy Diaz |
Tacoma | Council Position 8 | Kristina Walker |
Tukwila | Mayor | Kate Kruller |
Vancouver | Council Position 6 | Leah Perkel |
Whatcom County | County Council | Jon Scanlon |
Woodinville | Council Position 4 | Mike Millman |
Yakima | Council District 7 | Holly Cousens |
Previous Endorsements
2022 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2022 General Election Endorsements.
2021 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2021 General Election Endorsements.
2020 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2020 General Election Endorsements.
2019 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2019 General Election Endorsements.
2018 General Election Endorsement
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2018 General Election Endorsements.
2017 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2017 General Election Endorsements.
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.