You may have seen Congresswoman Jayapal at our Kill the Cuts rally last year, or our research funding townhall at UW, or speaking against the attack on trans rights on the House Floor, or in the streets on May Day alongside workers and immigrants who are fighting for justice. Congresswoman Jayapal has been a powerful force for workers and the labor movement, immigrants, and higher education across Washington State. Let’s send her back to Congress not just with a win in this race, but an overwhelming mandate to continue fighting for our values. Vote for Pramila Jayapal for the U.S. House of Representatives!

Washington State has several State Supreme Court races this year, which is the body that interprets the state constitution and laws. The next State Supreme Court will likely take up the issue of the Millionaire’s Tax and immigrant rights, among other critical issues, which is why the mega-wealthy are running their own WA Supreme Court candidates to overturn progressive victories. Our endorsements represent a slate of candidates that have experience defending working people, immigrants, reproductive and gender affirming care, and are committed to expanding access to justice. This August, vote: Colleen Melody (Position 1), Jaime Hawk (Position 3), Theo Angelis (Position 5), and Debra Stephens (Position 7) to defend and expand our rights in these areas!

Washington State has several State Supreme Court races this year, which is the body that interprets the state constitution and laws. The next State Supreme Court will likely take up the issue of the Millionaire’s Tax and immigrant rights, among other critical issues, which is why the mega-wealthy are running their own WA Supreme Court candidates to overturn progressive victories. Our endorsements represent a slate of candidates that have experience defending working people, immigrants, reproductive and gender affirming care, and are committed to expanding access to justice. This August, vote: Colleen Melody (Position 1), Jaime Hawk (Position 3), Theo Angelis (Position 5), and Debra Stephens (Position 7) to defend and expand our rights in these areas!

Washington State has several State Supreme Court races this year, which is the body that interprets the state constitution and laws. The next State Supreme Court will likely take up the issue of the Millionaire’s Tax and immigrant rights, among other critical issues, which is why the mega-wealthy are running their own WA Supreme Court candidates to overturn progressive victories. Our endorsements represent a slate of candidates that have experience defending working people, immigrants, reproductive and gender affirming care, and are committed to expanding access to justice. This August, vote: Colleen Melody (Position 1), Jaime Hawk (Position 3), Theo Angelis (Position 5), and Debra Stephens (Position 7) to defend and expand our rights in these areas!

Washington State has several State Supreme Court races this year, which is the body that interprets the state constitution and laws. The next State Supreme Court will likely take up the issue of the Millionaire’s Tax and immigrant rights, among other critical issues, which is why the mega-wealthy are running their own WA Supreme Court candidates to overturn progressive victories. Our endorsements represent a slate of candidates that have experience defending working people, immigrants, reproductive and gender affirming care, and are committed to expanding access to justice. This August, vote: Colleen Melody (Position 1), Jaime Hawk (Position 3), Theo Angelis (Position 5), and Debra Stephens (Position 7) to defend and expand our rights in these areas!

In our interview with Senator Jamie Pedersen, he identified his priorities for the next legislative session, listed here in order of importance: reforming Washington’s tax code through progressive taxation, funding education from early learning through higher ed, and making housing more abundant and affordable. These are the issues UAW members have consistently voiced as our top political priorities.

As Senate Majority Leader, Pedersen’s leadership in the legislature has been critical to pass major progressive legislation this past year, including the millionaire’s tax and unemployment insurance for striking workers. Historically, he has supported our collective bargaining legislation, including HB 1570. During our interview, he discussed creative solutions for stabilizing higher education funding and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting state-level research funding, including legislation like SB 6321, so that the life-saving research conducted by university employees can continue despite federal funding cuts.

Pedersen has a record of supporting legislation that benefits our members and working people everywhere. It is critical to keep an effective leader in the Senate who can build on the momentum from this past legislative session. Vote Jamie Pedersen for WA State Senator, LD 43!

Before being elected to the state legislature, Senator Valdez was the first president of his union, AFSCME Council 2, Local 21-C. He has been a consistent champion of policies that boost unions and protect workers, and address rising costs, including supporting the Millionaire’s tax and co-sponsoring our WA Science Research Bill (SB 6321). Last session, Senator Valdez sponsored and passed a bill to ban face coverings for law enforcement to address the terror of ICE agents in our state. Let’s send him back to Olympia with strong support!

Members across the state enthusiastically endorse Vandana Slatter for Senate in the 48th Legislative District! Senator Slatter is a leading voice in Washington on the importance of science and research, and is the prime sponsor of the WA Science Research Bond bill (SB 6321). She has a background as a scientist who earned her doctorate from UW. She’s also a fierce advocate for higher education and student aid, including professional and graduate students, progressive revenue, and reproductive care. As an immigrant herself, Slatter is also a large proponent of protecting our immigrant and undocumented colleagues. Vote Vandana Slatter for State Senator for the 48th Legislative District!

Renee Hernandez Greenfield is running to be a champion of higher education, immigrant rights, and fighting for progressive revenue. Her history as a union member with AFT, knowledge of higher education labor issues, and prioritization of research funding and climate change makes her a fantastic candidate. Vote Renee Hernandez Greenfield for LD 26 House Position 2!

Jaelynn Scott is a community organizer, is currently the Executive Director of the Lavender Rights Project, and we are thrilled to support her for State House in District 37 (South Seattle). She’s running on a campaign to address the housing crisis, pass state universal healthcare, strengthen data privacy including addressing surveillance, and champion just transition and climate policies that center community and union workers over billionaires… and plans to tax the rich so that all Washington residents have a just and sustainable future. Vote Scott!

The UAW proudly endorses Joe Timmons in running for re-election as a State Representative of Washington’s 42nd District. Throughout his time in the legislature, Joe has demonstrated a commitment to lowering barriers to education. He has been a champion for funding and protecting higher education, as well as furthering the ability for student workers to organize. Timmons was instrumental in the bargaining process during Local 4929’s strike at WWU in 2025, and successfully sponsored and passed House Bill 1570, which established collective bargaining rights for non-academic student employees at Western and led to a contract later that spring. We are confident that Timmons will continue to fight for working people in Washington, and encourage you to vote for him in the upcoming primary.

UAW endorses Gerry Pollet for House of Representatives in Washington’s 46th District. Pollet is a faculty member at the University of Washington, and a union member and Instructor at Western Washington University. Pollet has consistently supported locals 4121 and 4929 throughout his time as a professor and legislator, including by successfully organizing fellow faculty members and legislators in support of UAW 4929 members during their strike. He is a consistent voice for pro-worker policies. Further, Pollet is a long-time champion of higher education funding, working to expand the Washington College grant and cut through the barriers to post-secondary education for working class Washingtonians. Vote for Pollet!