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WSNA PAC makes endorsements in the 2025 special election

The nonpartisan WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, and healthcare.
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The 2025 election poses a special election year for some Washington State Legislative seats. While elections for state legislative races (State House and State Senate) occur in the even-numbered years (2022, 2024, etc.), many seats were vacated due to the retirements of state legislators, legislators elected to higher office, and appointments made by Governor Bob Ferguson. This spurred appointments to fill the vacant seats. The person appointed will hold the seat until his or her successor is elected at the next general or special election in November. For the 2025 election, nine special elections have been called to fill vacancies in the Washington State Legislature. You can read more about vacancies in the Washington State Constitution, Article II, Section 15.

WSNA PAC endorsements for the 2025 special election are now complete.

Curious how the candidates have voted on our bills?

LDChamber or seat running for in 2025Pos.TitleCandidate first nameCandidate last namePartyIncumbent, challenger or open seatWSLC endorsed?
5SenateRep.VictoriaHuntDOpen SeatYes
26SenateSen.DeborahKrishnadasanDIncumbentYes
33SenateSen.TinaOrwallDIncumbentYes
33House1Rep.EdwinObrasDIncumbentYes
34SenateSen.EmilyAlvaradoDIncumbentYes
41House1Rep.JaniceZahnDIncumbentYes
48SenateSen.VandanaSlatterDIncumbentYes
48House1Rep.OsmanSalahuddinDIncumbentYes

On May 17, 2025, the Washington State Labor Council gathered hundreds of union members to vote on endorsements in the 2025 special election.