45th District Democrats

Republicans had months to do their job but chose loyalty to Trump over governing. Families deserve a Congress that meets the needs of our communities.

Please join us October 8th!

The last three government shutdowns have happened while Donald Trump was President.

This shutdown, like all recent shutdowns, is a REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN.

Enough with the chaos. Time for Republican leadership to work with Democrats to reopen government and save your health care.

How much do you have to make to afford Seattle ‘out of whack’ rents? Rising rents are particularly hard on Seattle renters, with the high cost pushing homeownership further out of reach. And nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their incomes on housing.

Renters in King County need to make almost $92,000 a year to afford just a one-bedroom apartment. This is pushing homeownership further out of reach and making our city less accessible to live and work in.

You make educated choices about the health of you and your family every day.
+ Researching car seat safety ratings
+ Reading food labels
+ Finding quality child care
Your choice to immunize is no different. Make an educated choice about #immunization to protecting you and your family's health.

A Washington senator prepares to block one of Trump's federal prosecutor picks • Washington State Standard Washington's U.S. Sen. Patty Murray will use the so-called blue slip process to block Pete Serrano's appointment as federal prosecutor.

U.S. Patty Murray has plans to block President Trump's nomination of Pete Serrano to be the next U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Washington. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/08/28/w...

Seems like it’s time for my second Truth Social post.

Attorney General Nick Brown speaking with a woman at the Tacoma Branch NAACP banquet.

Attorney General Nick Brown talking with Washington Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins and Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste.

Attorney General Nick Brown speaking with attendees at the Tacoma Branch NAACP banquet.

Attorney General Nick Brown speaking at the Tacoma Branch NAACP banquet.

There’s nothing normal about this moment in America. We’ve got a president erasing the truth about our country’s history of slavery. He’s gutted the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and ended all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Veggie-flation strikes, with a warning for grocery prices No matter what the official data shows, consumers "feel" inflation when grocery prices rise.

In just one month, vegetable prices increased by 39%. All thanks to Trump’s tariffs.
It’s already expensive to buy fresh and healthy foods. Trump is now making it even harder for families to put nutritious meals on the table.

Healthcare costs expected to rise for Washington small business owners SPOKANE, Wash. - Senator Maria Cantwell met with small business owners in downtown Spokane on Thursday to discuss future impacts stemming from legislation that passed last month.

We've seen a series of policies recently that will make health insurance coverage harder for many Washingtonians. The cost of insurance is definitely going to go up, and we need to fight back.

www.kxly.com/news/healthc...

By the way, in case you were wondering only Democrats support a national ban on gerrymandering.

Says a lot. But that doesn't mean we fight with one hand behind our back in the meantime.

Washingtonians brace for price hikes as Trump's new tariffs hit imported goods The delays and extensions are done as the U.S. officially began levying higher taxes on imports from dozens of countries on Thursday.

Trump’s tariffs will cost the average household $2,400 this year in higher prices on everything from groceries to health care to car repairs.
 
WA is especially hard hit by tariffs because we are one of the most trade-dependent states.
 
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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

The Trump admin is cutting $500 million from vaccine development, threatening the cures & treatments of tomorrow.

Misinformation & conspiracy theories should not be driving decisions at our public health agencies.

apnews.com/article/kenn...

As of today, thanks to Trump, Americans are paying the highest tariff rate since 1933.

And the average household is going to lose out on $2,400 thanks to Trump's tariffs.

You are paying more for almost everything because of Trump himself.

Fear grips Vancouver family after ICE detains father while dropping kids off at Franklin Elementary His wife and mother of their four children hopes Adolfo Barajas Cano’s hearing for cancellation of removal will be successful

Adolfo, who has been in America since he was a teenager—with NO criminal record and 4 kids who are CITIZENS— was detained by ICE while dropping his kids off at school.

Trump isn't focusing on criminals; he's tearing apart the families who build our communities. This is wrong.

Yesterday in Renton, I joined a Washington State Emergency Management Association Roundtable. Really appreciate the conversation about improving emergency management and better supporting our constituents during times of crisis.

See all our endorsements for the Primary on our website and download a printout to share with friends and people you meet over the 4th of July weekend! www.45thdemocrats.org/endorsement-...

Urgent! We have to speak up NOW!

SHUTTING DOWN RURAL HOSPITALS—that's the Republican agenda.

If their Big, Ugly, Betrayal of a bill passes, rural hospitals across America will be forced to shutter. This will hit Central & Eastern Washington the hardest.

We can kill this bill, but NOW is the time to speak up.

Too many families are being priced out of their communities. That’s why I introduced legislation with @gomez.house.gov to make affordable housing more available for families most in need.

When Trump turns troops on people in Seattle, where will you be? Calling in the National Guard and Marines is part of an "authoritarian power grab of this administration against ... ‘blue’ cities and ‘blue’ states," writes a UW historian in a column by Naomi Ishisa...

Trump’s push to use troops and heavy force in Seattle is a dangerous step toward authoritarianism. But Washingtonians have already stood strong and united against oppression. Trump isn’t going to stop us this time.

Picture of ice cream with the same date/time info as in the post.

Don't forget that @45thdemocrats.bsky.social's Ice Cream Social + Local Candidate Meet and Greet is this Thursday the 19th from 7-9pm in Kirkland.

Address and RSVP at bit.ly/45-icecream-...

In the Pacific Northwest, salmon aren't just fish—they're a way of life, and foundational to our economy & culture.

Trump's budget wants to completely ELIMINATE the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund.

I'm tearing up Trump's budget, and won't vote for ANY bill that eliminates this funding.

Pic with 45th Summer written on a beach

@45thdemocrats.bsky.social
Hey 45th District Democrats, lots of events this summer.
(Details further in the thread)
- Sign making June 5th
- Duvall Daze parade June 7th
- No Kings on June 14th
- 45th Ice Cream Social June 19th
- Kirkland 4th of July parade
- Redmond Derby Days on July 12th

If you weren't able to join the live, you can watch the recording via the link below.

Two Israeli Embassy staff members killed outside Jewish museum in Washington, DC | CNN Politics Two staff members at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, were killed Wednesday night near the Capital Jewish Museum, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said.

I’m heartbroken & outraged by the disgusting killing of two Israeli Embassy staff in D.C. This act of hate is a tragic reminder of the threats our communities face. My deepest condolences to their loved ones. We must stand united against antisemitism & all forms of hate. 
www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/p...

You will have to get a permit to purchase a gun in Washington under this new law A new law will require those looking to purchase or receive the transfer of a gun to acquire a permit. Here's when the new law goes into effect.

Big news for gun safety in Washington: Starting May 1, 2027, you'll need a permit to purchase a firearm.
This new law will help keep guns out of dangerous hands and keep our communities safe from gun violence while protecting law-abiding and responsible gun owners.

YouTube video by MSNBC Justices struggled with ‘absurdity’ of Trump admin’s legal arguments: Washington AG

SCOTUS heard arguments today over the Trump administration’s challenge to birthright citizenship. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown (D), who brought one of the lawsuits that went before the Court today, joins Chris Jansing with his reaction to the arguments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZTJ...