2025 Endorsements List

The Children’s Campaign Fund proudly endorses Victoria Hunt for LD 5 Senate. A data‑driven former Snoqualmie City Councilmember & current state house member, Hunt has championed investments in special education, backed progressive revenue like the capital‑gains tax, and fought for teen mental‑health supports. Her lived experience as a working mom fuels her urgency to make childcare affordable. Hunt will be a tireless advocate for children and families in Olympia.

Deb Krishnadasan is a lifelong advocate for kids who understands that investing in early learning sets kids up for success in their lives. With her passion for children’s issues and commitment to fair taxation, Deb will strengthen the pro‑kids majority in the Senate.

Few legislators rival Tina Orwall’s track record on children’s issues. Formerly House Speaker Pro‑Tem, she has long led efforts to fully fund special education, ease the childcare cost burden on families, and ensure providers earn a living wage. Orwall’s deep expertise and relentless advocacy make her indispensable to passing the next generation of pro‑kids policies.

Edwin Obras has distinguished himself through vocal support for progressive revenue and a commitment to expanding childcare alongside community advocates. His community‑organizing roots and inclusive approach promise a fresh, equity‑focused perspective in Olympia.

Senator Emily Alvarado is already delivering results: she prime‑sponsored SB 5509 to streamline permitting for childcare centers. Her housing‑justice background and coalition‑building skill set make her a standout champion for affordable, high‑quality childcare.

Representative Brianna Thomas is a proven fighter for progressive revenue, juvenile‑justice reform, and youth opportunity. She’s committed to learning the childcare landscape quickly and using her organizing prowess to win bold solutions that center kids and working parents.

Engineer‑turned‑Bellevue Deputy Mayor Janice Zahn brings keen problem‑solving skills and a passion for culturally responsive early‑learning programs. She is ready to push for fair funding and innovation in childcare and other pro-kids agenda items.

Senator Vandana Slatter is the Legislature’s go‑to public‑health expert and a fearless pro‑kids powerhouse. Her spotless floor and committee record earned her a top‑tier Champion Evergreen Advocates for Kids & Families award last year. Slatter pairs data‑driven policy chops with unshakeable resolve to work on delivering culturally responsive, high-quality, & affordable child‑care for every Washington family.

Osman Salahuddin is a rising star whose lived experience as an immigrant and public‑school graduate fuels his commitment to equitable education and childcare. He will champion and invest in youth programs that open doors for every child in Washington.