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Drew Stokesbary for State Representative - 31st Legislative District

Endorsements

These individuals and organizations have all endorsed Rep. Drew Stokesbary for reelection to the Legislature in 2020:

The News Tribune: “Stokesbary has excelled in his role promoting cautious state budgets for the minority party. By far the strongest candidate in his primary election contest, he earns our unreserved endorsement.”

The Seattle Times: “In three terms in Olympia, state Rep. Drew Stokesbary has emerged as a sharp, energetic voice. Voters of the 31st district should reelect him.”

Education Champions

  • Stand for Children, an education advocacy organization ensuring that all students receive a high-quality, relevant education, regardless of their skin color, zip code, first language, or disability
  • Public School Employees of Washington (SEIU Local 1948), representing over 31,000 K-12 and higher education employees dedicated to providing Washington students and their parents the best public education possible
  • Washington State School Retirees’ Association, representing over 17,000 former teachers and school employees

Public Safety Defenders

  • Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs, representing 2,000 commissioned law enforcement officers in Washington’s largest police unions, including the Seattle Police Officers Guild and King County Police Officers Guild
  • Law Enforcement Administrators of Washington, the association representing the public policy views of law enforcement administrators in Washington state
  • Valley Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 1352), representing the firefighters of Valley Regional Fire Authority, serving the citizens of Algona, Auburn, and Pacific
  • Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, the oldest and largest organization in Washington advocating for rank-and-file peace officers, whose members include Bonney Lake, Buckley, Enumclaw, and Sumner police guilds
  • Washington Fire Chiefs, representing the leaders of fire departments and emergency medical services throughout Washington
  • Washington State Patrol Troopers Association, the collective bargaining unit representing the troopers and sergeants of the Washington State Patrol

Housing Advocates

  • Affordable Housing Council, a group of professionals in the King County community who believe homeownership is a right for everyone
  • Pierce County Affordable Housing Council, working to preserve affordable housing throughout Pierce County
  • Rental Housing Association of Washington, helping more than 5,500 small, independent landlords operate safe and affordable housing
  • Seattle King County REALTORS, 7,000 members supporting housing opportunities and enhanced quality of life
  • Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS, supporting housing affordability, availability, and ownership
  • Washington Affordable Housing Council, defending affordable housing for the citizens of Washington state

Labor Unions

  • Public School Employees of Washington (SEIU Local 1948), the labor union representing over 31,000 educators in 176 school districts and three universities across Washington
  • Valley Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 1352), the labor union representing over 100 uniformed members of Valley Regional Fire Authority

Job Promoters

  • Associated Builders & Contractors of Western Washington, representing 300 general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers professionals, both union and open shop
  • Associated General Contractors of Washington, representing over 600 general contractors and other construction-industry companies in Western Washington
  • Association of Washington Business, the largest statewide business association, with nearly 8,000 members employing over 700,000 individuals
  • Building Industry Association of Washington, representing more than 8,200 home builders and affiliated professionals across Washington state
  • Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, representing hundreds of professional homebuilders, architects, remodelers, suppliers, and manufacturers throughout King County
  • Master Builders Association of Pierce County, representing more than 650 builders, remodelers and construction industry professionals employing over 10,000 people in Pierce County
  • National Federation of Independent Business, “the voice of small business,” representing over 7,000 small and independent businesses in Washington state
  • Washington Food Industry Association, representing Washington’s independent, community-focused grocery stores and their suppliers
  • Washington Hospitality Association, representing more than 6,000 businesses in the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industry, employing over 250,000 Washingtonians
  • Washington Retail Association, representing over 4,000 retail storefronts in all parts of the state, from the largest national chains to the smallest independent businesses

Other Community Organizations

  • APTA Washington, advancing the physical therapy profession in the state of Washington through compassion, accountability, representation and excellence
  • Children’s Campaign Fund, electing state leaders who will champion the health, well-being, safety and education of the children and youth of Washington state
  • Washington State Farm Bureau, representing more than 46,000 families farming and ranching across Washington
  • Washington State Veterinary Medical Association, representing over 1,600 veterinarians and students in Washington dedicated to helping animals

See who endorsed Drew’s 2014 campaign, 2016 campaign and 2018 campaign.

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