The candidates listed below have committed to work toward making our public sphere safe and welcoming to all by supporting the Jewish community and publicly condemning antisemitic acts and rhetoric in their community.
Featured Candidates
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 WBF’s Solidarity Statement, or providing links to their own with a similar message:
- 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)
- Jonathan Bingle, Spokane City Council, District 1 (statement)
- 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)
- Anthony Hemstad, Port of Olympia, Candidate for Port Commissioner District 3 (Bluesky post)
- Vivian Song, Seattle School Board, Candidate for District 5 (statement)
If you are a candidate for public office in Washington State in 2025 and interested in an endorsement from WBF, please contact us for details.
Other resources
- List of endorsed candidates for August 2025 Primary election