With the General Election just weeks away, the Washington Retail Association urges members and retail partners to support the pro-retail candidates endorsed by one of our two Political Action Committees: Retail Action Council PAC (State & Federal) and the Local Government PAC (City & County).
Each endorsed candidate was carefully vetted through a thorough and objective process that includes questionnaires, interviews, voting record evaluations, and alignment with WR’s legislative priorities. The result is a slate of leaders who understand retail’s vital role in creating jobs, driving innovation, and supporting local communities.
The chart below links directly to each endorsed candidate’s campaign website.
We encourage members to learn more and contribute directly to their campaigns. Local-level support can make the difference in electing pragmatic, business-friendly leaders who understand retail’s role in job creation and community vitality.
2025 Special Election
WR Retail Action Council Proudly Endorses the Following Candidates
| WA State Senate | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Michelle Caldier (R) | Open | WA State Senate District 26 |
| Amy Walen (D) | Open | WA State Senate District 48 |
| WA State House of Representatives | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Kevin Schilling (D) | Open | WA House of Representative District 33 |
| Janice Zahn (D) | Open | WA House of Representative District 41 |
| Osman Salahuddin (D) | Open | WA House of Representative District 48 |
WR Local Government PAC Proudly Endorses the Following Candidates
| King County | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Robert Wotton (NP) | Challenger | King County Council, Position 3 |
| Steffanie Fain (NP) | Open | King County Council, Position 5 |
| Seattle | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Anne Davidson (NP) | Incumbent | Seattle City Attorney |
| Sara Nelson (NP) | Incumbent | Seattle City Council, Position 9 |
| Bellevue | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Claire Sumadiwirya (NP) | Incumbent | Bellevue City Council, Position 5 |
| Jared Nieuwenhuis (NP) | Incumbent | Bellevue City Council, Position 4 |
| Paul Clark (NP) | Open | Bellevue City Council, Position 1 |
| Des Moines | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Robyn Desimone (NP) | Open | Des Moines City Council, Position 7 |
| Federal Way | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Jim Ferrell (NP) | Incumbent | Mayor |
| Martin Moore (NP) | Challenger | Federal Way City Council, Position 2 |
| Melissa Hamilton (NP) | Open | Federal Way City Council, Position 4 |
| Lynnwood | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Diodato “Dio” Boucsieguez (NP) | Open | Lynnwood City Council, Position 2 |
| Marysville | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Peter Condyles (NP) | Incumbent | Marysville City Council, Position 1 |
| Moses Lake | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Deanna Martinez (NP) | Incumbent | Moses Lake City Council, Position 1 |
| Port Angeles | ||
| Candidate | Status | Office Sought |
| Drew Schwab (NP) | Incumbent | Port Angeles City Council, Position 2 |
Help Strengthen & Support the Retail Political Voice
WR’s two PACs ensure the retail industry is represented at every level of government:
- Retail Action Council (RAC PAC) – Focuses on state and federal races to support candidates that demonstrate alignment with WR’s priorities and support of the retail industry.
- Local Government PAC – Concentrates on city and county races where local policies have a direct and immediate impact on retailers.
Both PACs rely entirely on member contributions to support pro-retail candidates and advance policies that promote business growth and public safety.
Why Your contribution matters
Every dollar helps amplify retail’s voice in elections and ensures lawmakers hear from those who power Washington’s economy.
To contribute to one or both PACs, or to get involved, please contact Crystal Leatherman at [email protected].
