4 takeaways from the WA Democratic Party convention

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 881

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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As the Democratic Party’s national leaders engaged in public soul-searching after a disastrous 2024 election cycle, their counterparts in Washington state celebrated a banner year.

Democrats swept all statewide executive posts, gained seats in the Legislature and defeated conservative-backed ballot measures. They followed up in 2025 with Democratic candidates capturing every special election for a legislative seat.

It should come as no surprise that when nearly 900 Democrats attended the state party convention in Spokane …

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