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Washington State Elected Officials
Statewide and Congressional Officials
Jay Inslee, Governor
Steve Hobbs, Secretary of State
Pat McCarthy, State Auditor
Mike Pellicciotti, State Treasurer
Pramila Jayapal, Congresswoman, 7th Congressional District
“Superintendent Reykdal has been a champion and partner with me for working families, immigrant rights, the protection of our LGBTQI+ youth, and in ensuring that every student has impactful opportunities to succeed in our public schools. I strongly endorse his re-election, and I hope all Washingtonians will join Chris in his relentless support of public education.”
-Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Derek Kilmer, Congressman, 6th Congressional District
"In all of my work, I have built coalitions and partnerships for the shared success of Washingtonians. This is the leadership that I have seen in Chris Reykdal, and I am honored to endorse his reelection as Superintendent. We all have a shared interest in outstanding public schools and the success of our children."
-Congressman Derek Kilmer
Adam Smith, Congressman, 9th Congressional District
Marilyn Strickland, Congresswoman, 10th Congressional District
"Superintendent Chris Reykdal's dedication to serving every student, regardless of background or zip code, is admirable. He is a pivotal leader who drives positive change for our students. I proudly support his re-election, and I am confident that he will continue to serve our children with integrity and innovation."
-Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland
Terry Bergeson, Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Judith Billings, Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Randy Dorn, Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Peter Goldmark, Former State Commissioner of Public Lands
King County
Senator Claudia Kauffman, Leadership Liaison to Tribal Nations, Vice Chair of Human Services Committee
Senator Karen Keiser, President Pro Tempore, Chair of Labor & Commerce Committee
Senator Patty Kuderer, Chair of Housing Committee
Senator Joe Nguyen, Assistant Majority Caucus Floor Leader, Chair of Environment, Energy & Technology Committee
Senator Jamie Pederson, Majority Floor Leader
Senator Rebecca Saldaña, Majority Caucus Vice Chair, Vice Chair of Labor & Commerce Committee
Senator Lisa Wellman, Chair of Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee
Representative Steve Bergquist, Vice Chair of Appropriations Committee
Representative Roger Goodman, Chair of Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry Committee
Representative Joe Fitzgibbon, House Majority Leader
Representative David Hackney, Vice Chair of Capital Budget Committee
Representative Tina Orwall, Speaker Pro Tempore
Representative Gerry Pollet, Chair of Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee
Representative Cindy Ryu, Chair of Innovation, Community and Economic Development, and Veterans Committee
Representative Vandana Slatter, Chair of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee)
Representative Chris Stearns, Vice Chair of Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee, Vice Chair of State Government & Tribal Relations Committee
Representative My-Linh Thai, Deputy Majority Leader
Representative Amy Walen, Chair of Consumer Protection & Business Committee
Reuven Carlyle, Former State Senator
Maralyn Chase, Former State Senator
David Frockt, Former State Senator
Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Former State Senator
Marcie Maxwell, Former State Representative
Eric Pettigrew, Former State Representative
Kitsap County
Representative Greg Nance
Christine Rolfes, Kitsap County Commissioner, Former State Senator
Olympic Region (Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson)
Representative Mike Chapman, Chair of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Representative Steve Tharinger, Chair of Capital Budget Committee
Pacific Cascades Region (Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum)
Senator Annette Cleveland, Chair of Health and Long Term Care Committee
Representative Sharon Wylie, Co-Chair of Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee
Dean Takko, Former State Senator
Tim Probst, Former State Representative
Pierce County
Senator T'wina Nobles, Majority Whip, Vice Chair of Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee, Vice Chair of Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee
Senator Yasmin Trudeau, Vice Chair of Law & Justice Committee
Senator Claire Wilson, Assistant Majority Whip, Chair of Human Services Committee, Vice Chair of Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee (also represents King County)
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins
Representative Dan Bronoske, Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore
Representative Jake Fey, Chair of Transportation Committee
Representative Mari Leavitt, Deputy Majority Whip, Co-chair of Joint Committee Military and Veterans Affairs, Vice Chair of Housing Committee
Jeannie Darneille, Former State Senator
Steve Kirby, Former State Representative
Thurston County
Senator Sam Hunt, Chair of State Government and Elections Committee
Representative Jessica Bateman, Vice Chair of Health Care & Wellness Committee
Representative Beth Doglio, Chair of Environment and Energy Committee
Karen Fraser, Former State Senator
Laurie Dolan, Former State Representative
Snohomish County
Senator John Lovick, Vice President Pro Tempore, Vice Chair of Transportation Committee
Senator Derek Stanford, Leadership Liaison to Tribal Nations, Chair of Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade Committee
Representative April Berg, Chair of Finance Committee
Representative Davina Duerr, Chair of Local Government Committee
Representative Mary Fosse, Vice Chair of Labor & Workplace Standards Committee
Representative Shelley Kloba, Co-Chair of Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee
"You bring a depth of knowledge, integrity, and commitment to equity to the job. Your steady leadership through a very rough time and the collaborative relationships you have built with legislators make you the right person for this role."
-Representative Shelley Kloba
Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, Majority Caucus Chair
Representative Strom Peterson, Chair of Housing Committee
Luis Moscoso, Former State Representative
Spokane County
Senator Andy Billig, Senate Majority Leader
Representative Timm Ormsby, Chair of Appropriations Committee
Representative Marcus Riccelli, Chair of Health Care & Wellness Committee
Northwest Region (Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom)
Representative Debra Lekanoff
Representative Alex Ramel, Majority Whip
Representative Alicia Rule, Vice Chair of Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans Committee
Representative Clyde Shavers, Vice Chair of Education Committee
Representative Joe Timmons, Vice Chair of Transportation Committee
Locally Elected Officials
Charles Adkins, Everett School Board
Larry Brown, Auburn City Council, Former President of Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Mark Campeau, Former Olympia School Board Director
Carin Chase, Edmonds School Board
Dow Constantine, King County Executive
"Our public schools are the foundations of our communities, and our students embody the hope, curiosity, and creativity that propels our democracy and our economy in Washington. I am proud to support Superintendent Reykdal as he continues to lead a robust and transformative learning recovery following the pandemic.”
-King County Executive Dow Constantine
Jim Cooper, Olympia City Council, CEO of United Ways of the Pacific Northwest
Mike Cooper, Elma City Council
Robert Douthitt, Former Spokane Public Schools Board Director
Ruiz Erasmo, Bethel School Board
John Gahagan, Mukilteo School Board
Mary Hall, Thurston County Auditor
John "Pat" Kelly, Fire Commissioner, Key Peninsula District #16
Ryan Mello, Chair of Pierce County Council
Teresa Mosqueda, King County Council
Larry Otos, Mount Vernon Schools Board
Sarah Perry, King County Council
Russ Pfeiffer-Hoyt, Mount Baker School Board
Graeme Sackrison, North Thurston Public Schools Board
Cheryl Selby, Former Mayor of Olympia
Laurie Sherburne, Trout Lake School Board
Brian Sullivan, Snohomish County Treasurer
Debbie Sullivan, Tumwater Mayor
Rebecca Wolfe, Snohomish County PUD Commissioner
Derek Young, Former Chair of Pierce County Council
Girmay Zahilay, King County Council
Democratic Organizations
- Clark County
- Grant County
- Grays Harbor County
- Klickitat County
- Okanogan County
- Pierce County
- Snohomish County
- Thurston County
- 2nd Legislative District
- 7th Legislative District
- 17th Legislative District
- 20th Legislative District
- 26th Legislative District
- 28th Legislative District
- 30th Legislative District
- 31st Legislative District
- 32nd Legislative District
- 38th Legislative District
Education, Labor, & Human Rights Organizations
- International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District Lodge 751
- Indivisible Tacoma
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 48
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 112
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5
- Iron Workers District Council of the Pacific Northwest
- Public School Employees/SEIU 1948
- Snohomish County Indivisible
- Washington Teamsters Legislative League
Community-Based Organization Leaders
Alan Burke, Former Executive Director of the Washington State School Directors Association
Deb Clemens, Superintendent of North Thurston Public Schools
James Dorsey, President and CEO of College Success Foundation
Charles Earl, Former Executive Director of State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Connie Fletcher, Former State Board of Education Member
Peter Goldman, Director of Washington Forest Law Center
Tim Knue, Executive Director of the Washington Association for Career and Technical Education
Nina Martinez, Washington State Civil Rights Activist
Eleni Papadakis, Executive Director of the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Lyle Quasim, Former Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, Former President of Bates Technical College
Jim Stoffer, Member of Olympic Educational Service District Board of Directors, Former Sequim School Board Director
Tim Voie, Vice President of the Tumwater Education Association
John Welch, Superintendent of Puget Sound Educational Service District 121
Gina Yonts, Assistant Director of Principal Support at Association of Washington School Principals
Educators, Parents, and Education Champions
- Sally Abbey
- Judith Alexander
- Joseph Alonso
"Chris is the kind of leader that our state needs in a Superintendent- he is transparent, supports students and educators, and he has proven himself over the years, especially during the pandemic."
-Joseph Alonso
- Donald Auguston
- Heather Barker
- Clarice Bates
- Steffany Black
"Chris has been a strong advocate for school counselors and the critical services they provide to all students. He has given us a much needed voice is the legislature and within our districts."
-Steffany Black
- Judith Blevens
"He has the vision of education that students and communities need."
-Judith Blevens
- Pete Bohlke
- Kareen Borders
- Cathy Bovey
- Shannon Brannon
- Nancy Brewster
- Marty Brown
- Robert Brown
- Barbara Byron
- Warren Carlson
- Linda Carroll
- Harry Carthum
- Margaret Carthum
- Lawton Case
- Ed Chadd
"Chris thinks hard about the long-term health of our students and our society!"
-Ed Chadd
- David Cheal
- Linda Clifton
- Robert Coffey
- Craig Cottrill
- Ronald Crawford
- Robert Cromwell
- Thomas De Klyen
- Patrick Dunn
- Renee Fife
"Chris is an advocate for Washington’s educators and students. He is our hope for the future of our education system."
-Renee Fife
- Connie Fletcher
- Martin Fortin
- Frances Rykiel
- Suzanne Funston
- Sharon Galloway
- Gery Gerst
- Joanne Glasgow
- Ryan Grant
- Ryan Griffiths
"Public Education is among the most important parts of our society and Chris Reykdal has proven over and over he is deeply invested in ALL kids."
-Ryan Griffiths
- Eugenia Haggin
- Willa Halperin
- Nola Hansen
"Under Chris' leadership, Washington is providing top-notch educational opportunities to students!"
-Nola Hansen
- Karen Harmon
- Andrew Harper
- David Harrowe
- Jack Havens
- Susan Havens
- Thomas Henderson
- William Hockberg
- Linda Hood
- Joseph Huether
- Andrew James
- Mary Ann Johnson
- Kristina Juozapaitis
- Mike Juozapaitis
- Elmer Keiski
- Susan Kelly
- Rita Kepner
- Dan Kimball
- Gloria Koll
- Peggy Kurtz
- Carol Landa-McVicker
- Joy Lansdowne
- Patrick Leonard
- Robert Leslie
- Tom Link
- Lou Ann Lomax
- Robert Long
- Trevor Macduff
- Caroline Madden
- Tim Madden
- Linda McKinnon
- Linda Micheel
- Susan Miller
- Scott Morrison
- Alan Mountjoy-Venning
- Teri Murphy
- Julie Neuhart
- Nicole Ng-A-Qui
- Martin Nickerson
- Suzanne Noble
- Paulina Oberg
- Linnea O'Brien
- Carol Olsen
- LynneMarie Olson
- Larry Ottos
- Lynn Ouellet
"Chris is the best! I wanted to make a list but his record and his experience stand for his resolve and commitment to the children of Washington state. He is our best leader who is fighting for our kids."
-Lynn Oullett
- Betty Palmer
"I first noticed Chris when he served in the Washington House of Representatives. He demonstrated a distinct knowledge of and vision for education. As the Superintendent of Public Instruction, he has been a consistent and competent leader for Washington students, communities, and taxpayers. I appreciate his work and results."
-Betty Palmer
- John Patrick
- David Peeler
- Jackie Pendergrass
- Kevin Plambeck
- Mizanur Rahman
- Sarah Richards
"Chris' accomplishments and vision are for the good of all. He understands the issues and supports folks who need support. He builds teams that are pro-active. His voice is essential for our kids and our state."
-Sarah Richards
- Susan Ring
- Kerri Robbins
"Chris has been an incredible voice for education in Washington state. I fully support his re-election."
-Kerri Robins
- Steve Robinson
"Chris defeated me in our race for the House in 2010. He gained my respect during that campaign, and that respect has grown ever since."
-Steve Robinson
- Victorya Rouse
- Kali Sakai
- Gloria Sanders
- Elizabeth Scott
- Laurie Shannon
- Shepherd Siegel
- Michael Siptroth
- Gloria Smith
- Mel Smith
- Judy Smriga
- Donna Snow
- Cheryl Stanford
- Colleen State
- Janet Thomas
- Tory Tjersland
- Paula Townsell
"Chris is a visionary who stays grounded with practical approaches for our students. His integrity before, during and after the pandemic is irrefutable."
- Paula Townsell
- Christopher Tracy
- Jayne Tracy
- Eva Turner
- Frank Turner
- Terry Van Meter
"Chris’ knowledge and integrity have impressed me for over 20 years beginning with when he was a member of our local school board."
-Terry Van Meter
- Carol Van Noy
"Chris is an excellent Superintendent of Public Instruction. WA state is lucky to have someone with his skills."
-Carol Van Noy
- Jeff Waddington
- Leah Wainman
"Mr. Reykdal has both the lived experience and the intellectual knowledge necessary to navigate the complex issues we parents face today in WA state."
-Leah Wainman
- Walter Waisath Jr.
- Jane Watson
- Denise Whitesel
- Mary Jo Wilkins
"As a retired School Nurse (39+ years) I value Chris’ proven support of evidence-based curricula and research. Chris has done an outstanding job as OSPI Superintendent!"
-Mary Jo Wilkins
- Janet Wilson
- Wendy Wright
- Judith Zeh