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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 59m
WA voters should know what’s at stake if I-645 passes. Repealing the Millionaires Tax would mean less funding for public schools, health care, and small businesses. More than half say they would vote no. This Nov., vote NO on I-645.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 18h
John Braun wants WA CD-3 voters to see a different kind of Republican. But with Trump’s endorsement, he won’t be different from any other Trump loyalist. As one voter put it: “He’s got Trump’s endorsement. That’s enough to say no for me.” His priorities lie with Trump. Not with Washingtonians.
seattletimes.com
The GOP fight to win back Southwest Washington conservatives
With House control in play, state Sen. John Braun is trying to win back conservatives turned off by the party's staunchly pro-Trump candidates.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 21h
Trump promised to cut the energy bill in half. Another promise broken. WA families are facing rising utility bills. AG Nick Brown is challenging proposed Puget Sound Energy rate hikes and looking for ways to strengthen protections for customers.
washingtonstatestandard.com
Brown eyes utility costs, tort liability as 2027 legislative priorities • Washington State Standard
Washington's attorney general wants the Legislature to confront rising utility costs and the state's escalating liability expenses.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 23h
WA Dems 2026 Cheat Sheet! Save. Share. Vote.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 29/09/2026
From standing up for workers to giving young people a stronger start, he’s working to make WA a place where everyone has a chance to thrive.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 29/09/2026
Today for Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Rep. Julio Cortes from WA’s 38th LD. Rep. Cortes has helped expand support for young people experiencing homelessness, strengthened protections against wage theft, and passed legislation giving more youth access to diverse programs.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 29/09/2026
Her legacy will live on in the people she inspired and the doors she opened. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 29/09/2026
WA Dems is mourning the passing of Dolores Sibonga, a trailblazing Filipino American leader and the first woman of color to serve on the Seattle City Council, where she helped make Seattle a more inclusive city.
seattletimes.com
Pioneering Filipina Seattle leader dies at 95
Dolores Sibonga, who became the first woman of color to serve on the Seattle City Council, died on Sept. 16, her family said.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 28/09/2026
Don’t let them think we’ve forgotten about the Epstein files. This Nov., it’s time we hold all of them accountable.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 28/09/2026
When it comes to protecting our election system, that means protecting our voters too.
seattletimes.com
Hobbs says WA won’t use Trump’s ‘flawed’ SAVE voter database
Washington won't tap into a Trump administration database aimed at purging noncitizen voters, with Secretary of State Steve Hobbs calling it flawed.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 28/09/2026
Not now. Not ever. WA won’t give voters’ private information to the Trump-Vance admin’s flawed SAVE database. WA already has an effective and secure way to maintain its voter rolls. We don’t need a system that has wrongly flagged eligible voters as noncitizens and retains personal data for years.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 28/09/2026
Every single promise Trump has made to Washingtonians is down the drain. Washingtonians are spending thousands more dollars under the Trump-Vance admin. Trump promised to lower costs. Washingtonians are the ones paying the prices for those broken promises.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 28/09/2026
Every Washington voter deserves to have their vote counted! We need to make it easier for voters to know when their ballot needs attention and how they can fix it. Ensure you are checking your ballot’s status after you return it. If there’s an issue, contact your county elections office.
washingtonstatestandard.com
WA voters of color more likely to have ballots challenged, per report • Washington State Standard
Younger voters and voters of color in Washington see their ballots challenged for signature issues more often than older and white voters.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 27/09/2026
While ICE rushed to expand detention centers, you know who’s paying the price? YOU. A federal watchdog report recently found that MILLIONS were wasted on warehouses ICE plans to sell, meals it didn’t need, and detention tents that were never used. All without a comprehensive plan.
axios.com
ICE wasted millions in rush to expand detention, government watchdog finds
Warehouses, unused meals and unusable tents contributed to millions in waste.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 27/09/2026
Ballots are dropping in a couple of weeks! It’s important to know when it was received and if it was counted. Washington voters can sign up for text updates to track their ballot every step of the way. Right from your phone or computer! It’s quick and one more way to make sure your voice is heard.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 27/09/2026
If you see ICE or any suspicious activity, contact our Voter Protection Hotline: 206-309-VOTE (8683)
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 26/09/2026
He passed legislation protecting school funding, reducing duplicate paperwork for special ed teachers, and strengthening bargaining rights for language access providers. His work is helping Southwest WA families and students get the support they need and deserve to thrive.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 26/09/2026
Today for Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Sen. Adrian Cortes from WA’s 18th LD. A special ed teacher and former Battle Ground Mayor, Sen. Cortes brought his experience from the classroom and community to Olympia.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 26/09/2026
The NRA just endorsed Amanda McKinney and gave her an ‘A’ rating. Her response? “I will not let you down.” McKinney has made her priorities clear: she’s promising to stand with the NRA while Washingtonians are calling for safer communities and action on gun violence.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 26/09/2026
Trump just reminded Eastern Washington exactly where Michael Baumgartner stands: with the president and his “Big Ugly Bill.” A reminder, Rep. Baumgartner voted to cut health care, the funding of ICE, and multiple more that goes against WA’s values.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 25/09/2026
Calling all Washington Democrats! This Sunday, join us for a canvassing shift! Help elect Democrats up and down the ballot this November. No experience needed; we’ll train you on site! Sign up here: wadems.org/events
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 25/09/2026
Yesterday, the Senate GOP voted down on a resolution that would end the war with Iran. Washingtonians are already stretched thin to the dollar. Trump’s war with Iran is pushing gas and diesel prices higher than ever before, raising the cost of getting to work and delivering food to grocery stores.
thehill.com
Senate GOP defeats resolution directing Trump to end Iran war as more Republicans sour on conflict
The Senate on Thursday defeated a House-passed resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from the conflict with Iran, despite growing dissatisfaction among GOP senators over Pres…
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 25/09/2026
Huge news, WA! We’re joining California with a plan to link its cap-and-invest program to create an even stronger carbon market that will cut pollution and invest in a cleaner future! WA is helping lead the way on climate action!
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 25/09/2026
The president doesn’t get to decide which journalists can hold him accountable. Barring reporters because you don’t like their coverage on you is a direct attack on free speech and the public’s right to know what our leaders are doing.
washingtonstatestandard.com
Federal judge orders White House must restore press passes to 3 banned news outlets • Washington State Standard
A federal judge early Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news organizations from the White House.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 25/09/2026
Just like any other child, immigrant children deserve the legal help to understand what’s at stake and to be heard.
seattletimes.com
WA teen faces Trump crackdown
The Trump administration says it is trying to “rescue” thousands of kids who crossed the border without a parent or guardian. It is also moving to deport them.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 25/09/2026
He’s not the only one. In just the first few months of 2026, judges have ordered removal in more than 60% of cases involving unaccompanied children.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 25/09/2026
Fabian is 17 years old. He’s built a life in Washington, worked hard in school, and had hopes to finish his senior year. Instead, he’s facing immigration court without a lawyer and the possibility of being forced to leave.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 25/09/2026
What a night to remember! Thank you to everyone who joined WA Dems last week, and a very special thank you to Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ro Khanna, and WA Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti for spending the evening with us. We are fired up and so ready to win this November! Photo Credits: imagesbygabriel
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
Unlike MAGA Amanda McKinney, John Duresky is fighting for the people of WA’s 4 CD, and not against them. Washingtonians have endured far too much under Trump and WA GOP leadership. It’s time for Democratic leadership to deliver real solutions.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
That’s how far this rollback goes. If you can knowingly kill an endangered species and face no federal consequences, what protection does “endangered” mean? They need protection before the damage is done.
washingtonstatestandard.com
Trump administration says developers, loggers can kill endangered species • Washington State Standard
The Trump administration’s top wildlife official issued a directive last week that expands a recent rollback of endangered species protections much further than the feds had told the public. Individua...
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
ICYMI: Under Trump's new guidance, a logging company could knowingly cut down a tree full of endangered species, and their deaths wouldn’t count as a violation unless killing them was the point.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
As Chair of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee, she’s working to put families and communities at the center of WA’s future.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
Today for Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Rep. Kristine Reeves from WA’s 30th LD. Rep. Reeves has helped pass laws that strengthen support for students experiencing homelessness, expand access to medically tailored meals for seniors, and build a statewide strategy to fight hunger.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
Lock in, everyone! 40 days until we vote Republicans out and hold the Trump-Vance admin accountable. Make sure you're registered to vote or update your voter registration at VoteWA.gov
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
A win for Washington voters! A federal judge dismissed Trump’s DOJ’s attack on our personal data as they sought access to our state’s unredacted voter registration list. No matter what comes at us, WA Democratic leaders will continue to protect voters' private information.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
Washingtonians deserve leaders who will fight to lower costs and protect our coverage. Not slash it.
nbcnews.com
Your health insurance bills are about to go up
The premium increases stem in part from rising healthcare costs, including higher prices for medical care and expensive prescription drugs.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
Health insurance is already expensive. And because of Trump and the WA GOP, it’s going to get more expensive in 2027. Doesn’t matter if you get coverage through work, the ACA, or Medicare. Higher premiums, deductibles, and copay on top of everything that’s already expensive.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 24/09/2026
This Nov., we’re voting NO on: ❌ I-645 ❌ I-001 ❌ I-638 These initiatives are dangerous and will only hurt Washingtonians from every age.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 23/09/2026
Immigrant workers make up more than a quarter of the construction workforce. But because of Trump’s cruel immigration policies, workers are afraid to show up to work and homebuilders are having a hard time finding workers. Let’s be clear: we need our immigrant neighbors.
axios.com
Homebuilders say they struggle to find workers amid ICE crackdowns
The labor shortage comes on top of other challenges for the industry.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 23/09/2026
Happy Fall, Washington 🍂 Let’s ensure Democrats win this November. Sign up for a canvassing shift now: wadems.org/events
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 23/09/2026
“This is our opportunity to push back on the nightmare we’ve seen out of this administration.” Gov. Tim Walz is right. This Nov., we have the power to hold Trump and Republicans accountable and to finally give Washingtonians the relief they were promised.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 23/09/2026
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 23/09/2026
Trump’s attack on the press is a direct attack on free speech.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 23/09/2026
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. A 28-year-old Venezuela man who was working to provide for himself and his family was shot in his car. He had no criminal history nor no final order of removal from the U.S. ICE is out of control and the Trump-Vance admin continues to let them do whatever they want.
apnews.com
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
The Austin police chief says the man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot Sunday afternoon.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 22/09/2026
This past weekend, Chair Shasti Conrad joined Whatcom Dems where she discussed what’s at stake here in Washington and our nation and how we’re organizing to help Democrats get to the finish line for November’s General Election. Thank you, Whatcom Dems, for an inspiring evening!
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 22/09/2026
This Saturday, come knock doors with us! Join us as we connect with voters across our state and help Democrats up and down the ballot win this November. No experience needed; we’ll train you on-site! Sign up here: wadems.org/events
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 22/09/2026
ICE has detained a record number of pregnant women, and then stopped tracking how many suffered miscarriages. Women who have been detained have reported being denied prenatal care, emergency treatment, and overall critical follow-up care. The Trump-Vance admin must be held accountable.
theguardian.com
Revealed: ICE lost count of miscarriages, while detaining a record number of pregnant women
ICE says it has no updated information on the number of miscarriages after 3 October 2025. Lawmakers, advocates and immigration attorneys have raised alarms that pregnant detainees are not receiving b...
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 22/09/2026
A reminder for WA voters! Ballots for November’s General Elections will be mailed out in just a couple of weeks. Don’t wait until the last minute. Once you get it, fill it out, and return it to an official dropbox. Visit VoteWA.gov to find your nearest official dropbox.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 22/09/2026
At least 22 U.S. service members have lost their lives, more than 820 have been wounded, and the American taxpayers have already spent $42.6 BILLION. This has gone way too far. Our troops, their families, and the American people deserve the truth and an end to this war.
washingtonpost.com
More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 22/09/2026
It’s been months since the Trump-Vance admin started their reckless war of choice with Iran. And now, they’re not even being honest to the American people about the fellow Americans who have died because of it.
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