WR’s Retail Action Council Committee has approved its first round of endorsements for the 2025 state legislative special elections.
Endorsements were based on several key factors, including candidates’ scores on WR’s Consumer Affordability Scorecard, their willingness to engage with WR’s Government Affairs team, their support for policies that promote economic growth and public safety, and their responsiveness to business community concerns.
The endorsed candidates are:
| 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 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 |
The Retail Action Council Political Action Committee represents a diverse coalition of retail members across a broad spectrum of sectors and business sizes. The Retail Action Council PAC proudly endorses candidates from both sides of the aisle who understand the critical role the retail industry plays in Washington State’s economy and are supportive of retail issues.
Local election endorsements will be announced later this month. For questions regarding the endorsement process, please contact Crystal Leatherman, WR’s Government Affairs Director at [email protected].
