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.
2025 Primary Election Endorsements
WA Bikes will endorse a slate of bike champions ahead of the August primary election. If you are a candidate for public office and would like to be considered for WA Bikes’ endorsement, please email info@wabikes.org.
King County Issue Endorsement: Vote Yes on the King County Parks Levy
Candidate Endorsements:
| Candidate | Jurisdiction | Seat |
| Deb Krishnadasan | Legislative District 26 | State Senate |
| Emily Alvarado | Legislative District 34 | State Senate |
| Janice Zahn | Legislative District 41 | State Representative Position 1 |
| Osman Salahuddin | Legislative District 48 | State Representative Position 1 |
| Claudia Balducci | King County | Executive |
| Lynne Robinson | City of Bellevue | City Council |
| Jace Cotton | City of Bellingham | City Council |
| Jeff Coughlin | City of Bremerton | Mayor |
| Chris Eck | City of Edmonds | City Council |
| Nigel Herbig | City of Kenmore | Mayor |
| Jay Arnold | City of Kirkland | City Council |
| Melissa Stuart | City of Redmond | City Council |
| Carmen Rivera | City of Renton | City Council |
| Bruce Harrell | City of Seattle | Mayor |
| Alexis Mercedes Rinck | City of Seattle | City Council Citywide D8 |
| Dionne Foster | City of Seattle | City Council Citywide D9 |
| Zack Zappone | City of Spokane | City Council |
Previous Endorsements
2024 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2024 General Election Endorsements
2023 General Election Endorsements
Read up on Washington Bikes’ 2023 General Election 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.
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.