WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced Sen. Victoria Hunt and Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan as Spotlight candidates ahead of their special elections to the Washington Senate on November 4th.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
“The Democratic majorities in Washington state are working hard to protect their communities from the extremism coming from Republicans at every ballot level. Every special election is critical for preserving Democratic power and the DLCC is proud to stand with Spotlight candidates Sen. Victoria Hunt and Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan. At a time when Republicans across the country are seizing every chance to strip their communities of health care and crucial services while entrenching their own power, these special elections give voters an opportunity to reaffirm Democratic leadership that lifts people up, rather than leaves them behind.”
Sen. Victoria Hunt (SD-05) is a scientist running in a November special election to defend her seat and win a full term in the Washington Senate. Victoria’s experiences as both a mom and member of the scientific community have helped her develop a deep sense of responsibility for the well-being of future generations. She is a committed advocate for economic policies that balance the needs of industry and the environment, and Victoria has worked to expand green energy production, keep Washington’s air and water clean, and protect her constituents from the MAGA agenda.
Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan (SD-26) is a former school board member and lifelong Washingtonian running for election to a full term in the Washington Senate this November. When she isn’t serving in Olympia, Deborah is a full-time public school volunteer and has established herself as a fierce ally to teachers, students, and parents. Deborah is also deeply concerned about the rising cost of living and lack of access to affordable health care. If she wins her race this fall, Deborah is committed to keeping up the fight for Washington’s working families and helping ensure that her state remains a great place to put down roots for generations to come.
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the campaign arm of Democratic state legislatures and leads the national strategy for building power and winning new majorities. Over the last three decades, we have strategized cycle over cycle to win majorities and lead the effort to bring national attention and investment to our ballot level, winning nearly a dozen new chamber majorities over the last decade. Our work has ensured that nearly half of Americans are represented by at least one Democratic majority in their statehouse. State legislatures are the building blocks of our democracy and have the closest connections to Americans’ day-to-day lives. From protecting fundamental freedoms and voting rights to growing the middle class and advancing opportunity, the DLCC and state legislators are moving the Democratic agenda forward and shaping the future of this country.
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