Featured Candidates
The candidates listed below have indicated their support for the Jewish community by adopting this statement or issuing one of their own with a similar message.
“I support the Jewish community and will work toward making our public sphere safe and welcoming to all. I refuse to tolerate Jew-hatred, discrimination, and violence against Jews, whether as individuals or as a collective – Jewish organizations, Zionism, or the State of Israel. I pledge to publicly condemn antisemitic acts and rhetoric in our community.”
Jared Nieuwenhuis, Bellevue City Council, Position 4
More than an ally, Council Member Nieuwenhuis is a champion and leader for the Jewish community and its interests. See his statement.
Sara Nelson, Seattle City Council, Position 9
Council President Nelson is working to keep Seattle safe and welcoming to all – and shows up for the Jewish community
Joe Bushnell, Tacoma City Council, District 5
Council Member Bushnell is a friend of the Jewish community. See his comments after a recent visit to the Holocaust Center for Humanity.
Other Allies
Candidates who have earned our endorsements by agreeing to support our statement, or providing links to their own:
- Kevin Schilling, Washington’s 33rd Legislative District, Candidate for State Representative Position 1 (proclamation)
- Bruce Harrell, Seattle Mayor (June 2025 statement, April 2023 X post)
- Ann Davison, Seattle City Attorney
- Lynne Robinson, Bellevue City Council, Position 6 (proclamations: May 2023, January 2025)
- Paul Clark, Bellevue City Council, Candidate for Position 1 (statement)
- Naren Briar, Bellevue City Council, Candidate for Position 2 (X post)
- Shirly Mittleman, Bothell City Council, Candidate for Position 3
- Aiya Kravi, Lake Washington School District, Candidate for Director District 3
- Tracy Mayclin, Bellevue School District, Candidate for Director District 3