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Message from the Chair First, congratulations to our LD Vice Chair, Patrick Wright, who has created a new event to start the election season. It is his Drag Civics (my apologies if I’ve misremembered the title). He developed a really unique way to get people educated about voting and why they should care about exercising their rights as citizens of the US. Way to go, Patrick!! I look forward to more such creativity in getting our folks excited about participating in our democracy. Saturday, June 27 is our annual summer event for food, fun and schmoozing. Any candidates and elected officials who wish to share a few words with the crowd are welcome. It starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm. Shannon is working to get Smokin’ Robinson’s BBQ to be there. People are encouraged to bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. Our LD will be starting its endorsement process soon. Our endorsement will focus on our local positions initially. Endorsement questionnaires will be sent to candidates. These will then be reviewed by the LD E-Board for recommendation to the LD. The LD will be able to vote on whether to endorse or approve any of the candidates. In accordance with our bylaws, if there are two or more qualified Democratic candidates then only an approval can be given, not an endorsement. The primary is Tuesday, August 4 with ballots mailed by July 17. Our state allows people to register to vote and vote on Election Day so if you haven’t become a registered voter, you can do so now, either online or in person. Please contact our county’s auditor’s office with any questions you have about voting. They are a group of very helpful people! This is an important election year for our state judiciary. With thanks to Luke Garrett, here is a link for folks to check out who is running and inform themselves on the candidates: https://washingtonsupremecourt.org. We are heading into the beginning of our election season and we need to get ourselves ready and focused on what we can do to make sure our Democratic candidates get elected. While the 23rd is considered a strong Democratic LD, we cannot take that for granted. It is our hard work that keeps it that way. It also means we can share that power with our fellow LDs like the 26th and 35th who would love help to turn their areas solid blue as well. So, please consider doing work in our neighboring LDs along with supporting ours. The primary is August 4 and the ballots are mailed July 17. The General Election is November 3 and ballots are mailed by October 16. Go Dems! Go Blue! Have a good rest of your week, Val
Reminders: 1) Our 2026 State Democratic Convention will be held in Spokane, WA on June 19th-21st, 2026! All Democrats are welcome to attend. You do not need to be an elected official, an elected or appointed official from your LD or county organization to attend the convention. It’s a great way to meet others from the different parts of the state and have good, in-depth discussions on the issues of the day. Broaden your horizons and get to the other side of the state! See you on Thursday, June 25 at the Poulsbo downstairs meeting room. The schmoozing starts at 6:30 pm with the meeting starting at 7:00 pm. Val Chair, 23rd LD DemocratsYOUNG DEMOCRATS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DELEGATION Help Leiyomi represent us in Taiwan, building new leaders globally
From: The Young Democrats of America RE: Fundraising for Young Democrats International Youth Delegation We are pleased to invite Leiyomi Preciado to represent the Young Democrats of America at the general assembly of our global alliance, the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY). The conference will take place June 11-14, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan. This is an opportunity to participate in multicultural and multi-polar negotiations and governance. IFLRY is composed of over 70 youth wings of liberal political parties globally, and its programs include education, training, and empowerment of young leaders. Delegates will have the opportunity to write resolutions, review finances, and network with a global community. This opportunity is self-funded, and we humbly ask you to contribute to the cost of Leiyomi’s participation. With flights, accommodation, and registration fees, the estimated cost of participation is $2000, so a contribution of any size goes a long way. Contributions also make this opportunity more accessible, particularly to young delegates from diverse backgrounds. YDA’s positive presence at IFLRY inspires interest and means people volunteer to help in our elections. During the 2024 cycle, international volunteers knocked over 2,000 doors in swing districts. With more delegates from critical battleground states like Virginia, we make even more of an impression and communicate how important it is that Democrats win elections. We would be honored to have Leiyomi join us, and we hope to count on your financial support for her as a delegate. Beyond supporting a strong representative on the global stage, your funds help strengthen bonds between American youth and a global community of like-minded young people. No moneys will benefit any candidate or partisan electoral campaign. Gennifer Geer International Officer, Young Democrats of America |
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