Supporters
We are thrilled to have the support of community leaders, sister organizations, and elected officials and candidates running vibrant campaigns across the state. Below are some of our supporters who have chosen to lend their voices to the call for ranked-choice voting in Washington State.
Joe Nguyen
State Senator, 34th LD
Everyone should be able to vote for a candidate they believe in. Ranked choice voting ensures that all voices are heard in our democracy, and that every ballot counts.
Sharon Shewmake
State Rep., 42nd LD
Ranked Choice Voting allows you to vote with your head and your heart!
Alex Ramel
State Rep., 40th LD
I support ranked-choice voting. We should be able to vote for our favorite candidates without fear.
Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett
State Senator, 40th LD
As a single mom, I understand that constraints on time, childcare, and money make campaigning a daunting prospect. Ranked-choice voting allows for different kinds of people to run for office and provides more choices for voters.
Mona Das
State Senator, 47th LD
We must be bold in our quest for racial and gender equity. The boldness of proportional representation with ranked choice voting is that it can provide a solution to racial and gender inequalities and lead to a path for equitable representation for all Washington communities.
Mohit Nair
Board Secretary, South Asian Americans Together for Washington & Social Research Scientist, Public Health Seattle & King County
“I support ranked-choice voting because the way in which we elect our representatives directly or indirectly influences every other issue I am passionate about from racial disparities in healthcare to climate change. Ranked-choice voting offers a way towards electoral justice by empowering communities of color to elect their candidates of choice. It offers voters a unique opportunity to elect representatives that truly represent them and reflect the diversity of the electorate.”
Nicole Macri
State Rep., 43rd LD
If, like me, you believe representation matters in government, then join me in supporting ranked-choice voting. We can make sure everyone's vote actually counts, and expand gender and racial equity in elected bodies across Washington.
Kirsten Harris-Talley
Candidate for State Rep., 37th LD
It's clear that across Washington State we need different, more equitable voting systems to rebuild our local democracies. We are in a bit of a crisis of legitimacy right now, and we have to think big and reconstruct our voting systems for regular people who have resigned themselves to the idea that their votes don't ultimately matter. I think that RCV presents a great opportunity for local jurisdictions to have more equity and efficiency in their voting processes.
Jeanne Kohl-Welles
King County Council member
I’ve been a longtime supporter of ranked-choice voting, as a WA State Senator and certainly now as a King County Councilmember. It’s been unfortunate to see the misconceptions of ranked-choice voting over time. Without question, it represents an opportunity for voters to have a louder voice, more clearly expressed opinions, and ultimately, a stronger democracy for all of us.
Cindy Ryu
State Rep., 32nd LD
As a naturalized citizen of the USA, and a resident of Washington State the past 50 years, I love our representative democracy. I believe RCV will strengthen our political process and help inform citizens as to why they must stay engaged and participate in elections and politics.