Washington State Officials

Statewide and Congressional Officials

Jay Inslee, Governor

Steve Hobbs, Secretary of State

Pat McCarthy, State Auditor

Mike Pellicciotti, State Treasurer

Senator Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, 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

Congressman Derek Kilmer, 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

Congressman Adam Smith, 9th Congressional District

Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier, 8th Congressional District

"Superintendent Reykdal is a dedicated leader who understands the importance of equitable education for all students. His vision and commitment to empowering both educators and learners are exactly what we need for a brighter future. I wholeheartedly endorse Chris for re-election!"
-Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, 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

“I proudly endorse State Superintendent Chris Reykdal for his unwavering commitment to our students' success. I have seen and lived the job first-hand, and Chris’ innovative leadership has continued to bring transformative changes to our education system, ensuring equitable opportunities for all learners. With Chris at the helm, we can trust that our State Superintendent is fighting for a future where every child receives the quality education they deserve.”

-Former State Superintendent Terry Bergeson

Judith Billings, Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Randy Dorn, Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Peter Goldmark, Former State Commissioner of Public Lands

Nick Brown, Former U.S. Attorney

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King County

Senator Bob Hasegawa, Majority Caucus Chair

Senator Noel Frame, Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Vice Chair of Housing Committee, Vice Chair of Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade Committee

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 & Candidate for Washington State Insurance Commissioner

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

Senator Claire Wilson, Assistant Majority Whip, Chair of Human Services Committee, Vice Chair of Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee

Representative Steve Bergquist, Vice Chair of Appropriations Committee

Representative Lisa Callan, Vice Chair of Capital Budget 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 Nicole Macri, Vice Chair of Appropriations Committee

Representative Tina Orwall, Speaker Pro Tempore

Representative Gerry Pollet, Chair of Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee

Representative Bill Ramos, Chair of State Government & Tribal Relations 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 Chipalo Street, Majority Caucus Vice Chair, Vice Chair of Finance Committee

Representative My-Linh Thai, Deputy Majority Leader

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

Gael Tarleton, Former State Representative

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Kitsap County

Senator Drew Hansen, Vice Chair of Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee

Senator Emily Randall, Deputy Majority Leader & Candidate for 6th Congressional District

Representative Greg Nance

Representative Tarra Simmons, Vice Chair of Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee

Christine Rolfes, Kitsap County Commissioner, Former State Senator

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Northwest Region (Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom)

Senator Sharon Shewmake, Vice Chair of Transportation Committee

Representative Debra Lekanoff

"Chris Reykdal consistently advocates for providing all children with fair access to quality education. He works tirelessly to ensure that both the Legislature and Executive Branch focus on prioritizing programs and funding for this cause.”

-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

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Olympic Region (Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson)

Representative Mike Chapman, Chair of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

Representative Steve Tharinger, Chair of Capital Budget Committee

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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

Busse Nutley, Former State Representative

Tim Probst, Former State Representative

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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

"As the Chair of the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee and a University Place School Board Director, I've had the opportunity to work with Superintendent Chris Reykdal and observe his impact. Superintendent Reykdal prioritizes creating equitable learning opportunities for students across Washington and together with his team, has helped raise graduation rates to a record-high. I am happy to endorse his campaign for re-election."

-Senator T'wina Nobles

Senator Yasmin Trudeau, Vice Chair of Law & Justice Committee

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

Representative Sharlett Mena, Vice Chair of Environment & Energy Committee

Representative Melanie Morgan, Vice Chair of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

Jeannie Darneille, Former State Senator

Jesse Johnson, Former State Representative

Steve Kirby, Former State Representative

Larry Seaquist, Former State Representative

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Snohomish County

Senator John Lovick, Vice President Pro Tempore, Vice Chair of Transportation Committee

Senator June Robinson, Chair of Ways & Means Committee, Vice Chair of Health & Long Term Care Committee

Senator Derek Stanford, Leadership Liaison to Tribal Nations, Chair of Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade Committee

Representative April Berg, Chair of Finance Committee

“Chris is a valued partner in fully funding our public schools. He draws from a breadth of knowledge having worked on school finance and tax policy in the Legislature, and this experience is essential in the role of State Superintendent. I happily support and encourage his re-election!”

-Representative April Berg

Representative Julio Cortes, Vice Chair of Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning 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

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Spokane County

Senator Andy Billig, Senate Majority Leader

Representative Timm Ormsby, Chair of Appropriations Committee

Representative Marcus Riccelli, Chair of Health Care & Wellness Committee

"Access to nutritious food is an important part of how we ensure kids have the fuel they need to learn, grow, and play. I was proud to partner with Chris and his team at OSPI in providing free school meals to more students, but we won’t stop until ALL students have access - feeding kids can't wait. Superintendent Reykdal understands that, and I strongly support his re-election!”

-Representative Marcus Riccelli

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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

“Superintendent Reykdal has been a strong champion for our students’ health by supporting clean air and water efforts in our public schools. Additionally, in his work on the Board of Natural Resources, he is working hard to bring our trust-lands stewardship into the 21st Century. I wholeheartedly support his re-election for State Superintendent of Public Schools!”

-Representative Beth Doglio

Karen Fraser, Former State Senator

Laurie Dolan, Former State Representative

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