“I'm thrilled to endorse Senator Lisa Wellman for re-election.
Lisa's leadership drives our state forward with innovative and balanced progress.
Her dedication to addressing the opioid crisis through comprehensive prevention education and ensuring school safety demonstrates her unwavering commitment to our community's well-being.
Let's continue to support Senator Wellman, a visionary leader who champions our values and our vision for a brighter future.”
— Salim Nice, Mayor, City of Mercer Island
Endorsements
Statewide
Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction
U.S. Congress
Adam Smith, U.S. Congressman for 9th District (Mercer Island, Newcastle, Factoria, and more)
King County
Claudia Balducci, King County Council
Sarah Perry, King County Council
Dave Upthegrove, King County Council
Mercer Island
Salim Nice, Mayor Mercer Island
Craig Reynolds, Mercer Island City Council
Wendy Weiker, Mercer Island City Council
Ted Weinberg, Mercer Island City Council
Bellevue
Lynne Robinson, Mayor Bellevue
Mo Makakoutian, Deputy Mayor Bellevue
Dave Hamilton, Bellevue City Council
John Stokes, Bellevue City Council
Janice Zahn, Bellevue City Council
Newcastle
Sun Buford, Newcastle City Council
Paul Charbonneau, Newcastle City Council
Carol Simpson, Former Newcastle City Council
Mercer Island School Board
Dan Glowitz, Mercer Island School Board
Jody Lee, Mercer Island School Board
Deborah Lurie, Mercer Island School Board
Cristina Martinez, Mercer Island School Board
Maggi Tai Tucker, Mercer Island School Board
Bellevue School Board
Jane Aras, Bellevue School Board
Lake WA School Board
Mark Stuart, Lake Washington Board Director
Renton City Council
Kim-Kahn Van, Renton City Council
Washington State Senators
Andy Billig
Manka Dhingra
Noel Frame
Drew Hansen
Bob Hasegawa
Sam Hunt
Patty Kuderer
Marko Liias
John Lovick
Joe Nguyễn
T’wina Nobles
Jamie Pedersen
June Robinson
Rebecca Saldaña
Jesse Salomon
Derek Stanford
Javier Valdez
Claire Wilson
Reuven Carlyle (retired)
Washington State Representatives
Gerry Pollet
Bill Ramos
Tana Senn
Vandana Slatter
Larry Springer
My-Linh Thai
Marcie Maxwell (retired)
Community Leaders
Laura Ruderman, CEO, The Technology Alliance
Al Herron, Principal, Aisha Enterprises, STEMTAC Foundation
Nate Miles, The Breakfast Group
Robel Alemu, Applixir
Paula Sardinas, Community Organizer
Michael Temple, Michael Temple Lawyer
Nancy Truitt Pierce, Woods Creek Consulting
Paul Benz, WA Partners for Social Change
Bill Hochberg, Hochberg & Hamar Law
