WSNA will continue to work with legislators from both parties to pass legislation that improves the working lives of nurses and outcomes for patients.
By Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist and Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
The WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, healthcare and labor issues.
The primary election is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3. An endorsement by nurses goes a long way with voters. Find out how your legislator voted on nursing issues and see the running list of WSNA PAC endorsements.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
Most of the WSNA PAC-endorsed candidates were headed to victory, and the statewide ballot measure to maximize financial returns for the long-term care trust has been approved by voters.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs and Courtney Smith, WSNA Interim Political Advocacy Specialist
The nonpartisan WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, and healthcare.
Victories by many nursing-supported candidates
A voter's guide for Washington nurses
By Erin Allison, BSN, RN, CEN, Chair, Legislative & Health Policy Council and Jacob Garcia, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN, PCCN, At-Large, Board of Directors
The nonpartisan WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, and healthcare.
One of my goals as president is to re-establish a strong pro-nursing presence in our state capitol.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
With more than 100,000 nurses in WA state, if just 10% gave $5 a month, WSNA PAC would be able to raise $600,000 a year.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
WSNA members Duncan Camacho and Terri Niles are running for office. Let's send these nurses to the State Legislature!
Help us advocate for all nurses in Washington state. We can do this, together.
By Erin Allison, BSN, RN, CEN, Chair, Legislative & Health Policy Council and Jacob Garcia, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN, PCCN, At-Large, Board of Directors
Learn how each of our WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates performed in the election, including two WSNA nurses.
WSNA member Duncan Camacho is running in the 18th Legislative District and has received the WSNA-PAC’s first endorsement.
WSNA-PAC endorses in many statewide races but does not endorse for Federal Elections such as Congressional or Presidential races.
In the midst of a pandemic, systemic racism and West Coast wildfires, WSNA members are still lending their strong, collective voices to the need for workplace safety, transparency and equity.
A friendly reminder from the WSNA-PAC Board that Washington state’s Primary Election is Tuesday, August 6 – no postage is required to mail your ballot! The WSNA-PAC has endorsed candidates in two special election legislative races.
This year’s primary election saw increased voter turnout across Washington state. Now, it’s time to Get Out the Vote for a pro-nurse legislature!
Your WSNA-PAC Board is a powerhouse of political action for nurses and patients.
With your help, we will elect a pro-nurse legislature and we will pass the rest breaks bill next session.
As nurses, we know it’s important to elect candidates who support patient safety and who will help makes gains for our profession.
This year, we are proud to support two WSNA members running for office in the 34th legislative district, which covers West Seattle, Vashon Island and Burien.
WSNA-PAC supports candidates and incumbents who are strong on nursing and patient safety issues, regardless of political party affiliation.
The WSNA-PAC has endorsed candidates running for election to the Washington State Legislature. The 2018 Washington state primary election is August 7.
