47th District Democrats

Legislative candidate forum!
2024-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Real Life Church, 26201 180th AVE SE, Covington, WA, 98032
Join us for a 47th legislative candidate forum, hosted by the Covington Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the 47th.
Forum starts at 5:30 pm Sept 23rd at Real Life Church in Covington.
Come support our candidates and visit the 47th at our table!

October General Membership Meeting
2024-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Join us for our October general membership meeting.
Due to Machinists Union strike activities at the Auburn hall, this meeting will be ONLINE only.
Register at the link to join virtually.
Find ways to support our union family here:

Monday Sign Waving!
2024-11-04 15:30 - 17:00 | 132nd SE & Kent-Kangley, on the Safeway corner
Join us for a spirited Monday afternoon of sign waving as we rally together to support our candidates! Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to the scene, your voice matters. Let’s show folks how enthused we are about supporting our candidates. We will meet at the corner of Kent-Kangley and 132nd Ave SE (near Safeway). We will have signs for you.
Afterwards, we will gather nearby for a little warm up and socializing.

Election Day Sign Waving!
2024-11-05 15:30 - 17:00 | WA
Join us for a rallying Election Day afternoon of sign waving as we gather together to support our candidates! Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to the scene, your voice matters. Let’s show folks how enthused we are about supporting our candidates. We will meet at the corner of Kent-Kangley and 168th Pl SE (near Fred Meyer in Covington). We will have signs for you.
Afterwards, we will gather nearby for a little warm up and socializing. See you then!

November general membership meeting
2024-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Please join us for our November General Membership meeting, Wednesday November 6th at 7 pm.
As the Machinist’s Union membership have approved the latest contract offer, we have been able to confirm with the Auburn hall, our regular meeting place, that it is available to us for the November meeting and so it will be held there at the usual time.
Register to join on Zoom here.
We’ll give a rundown on the election and look forward to reorg in January. See you then!

Holiday Party!!
2024-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Come join us at the House of Labor for our annual Holiday Party! Dinner and drinks served. Bring a dish to share if you care to. See you then!

25-26 Biennial Reorganization
2025-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
PLEASE NOTE DATE OF MEETING January 15th
Please join us for our biennial officer reorganization on Wednesday January 15th at 7 pm. All members of the 47th are welcome to run for officer positions. Please be certain dues are paid here.
All 47th meetings are hybrid. Join us at the Auburn House of Labor Machinists Union Hall or online on Zoom here.

February General Membership Meeting
2025-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Please join us this Wednesday February 5th at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and online at Zoom.
We’ll hear from special guests Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus, King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay and Port of Seattle Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa.
Looking forward to seeing you!

March General Membership Meeting
2025-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Please join us Wednesday, March 5th at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and online at Zoom.
We’ll hear from King County Executive Candidate Claudia Balducci, Port of Seattle Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed, candidates for King County Council District 5, and city councilmembers running for reelection.
We look forward to seeing you!

April General Membership Meeting
2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Please join us Wednesday, April 2nd at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and online at Zoom.
We’ll hear from Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, then vote on the endorsement of candidates who meet our rules for consideration prior to the filing deadline.
We look forward to seeing you!

May General Membership Meeting
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Please join us Wednesday, May 7th at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and online at Zoom.
We’ll hear from State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti and first-time candidates seeking our endorsement.
We look forward to seeing you!

June General Membership Meeting
2025-06-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Join us on Wednesday, June 4th at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and on Zoom.
We will hear from 9th CD Representative Adam Smith and get a recap of the legislative session from State Senator Claudia Kauffman and State Representatives Debra Entenman and Chris Stearns. We will also hear from a few candidates and vote on endorsements. Please note that we anticipate this meeting will run about an hour longer than usual.
We look forward to seeing you!

July General Membership Meeting
2025-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Join us on Wednesday, July 2nd at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and on Zoom.
We will hear from “Retired” King County Superior Court Judge Matt Williams, who will discuss and take questions about rule of law in the United States and around the world. We will also hear from a few candidates and vote on campaign contributions to endorsed city council candidates on the August primary ballot.
We look forward to seeing you!

Annual Summer BBQ!
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Sunset Park, 1420 69th St. SE, Auburn, 98001, United States
Join us for our Annual Summer BBQ at Sunset Park in Auburn! We will provide burgers and hot dogs, soft drinks and all the condiments. Bring a side dish to share if you can and invite your friends. We look forward to seeing you!

September General Membership Meeting
2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Join us on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and on Zoom.
We will hear about several measures on the general election ballot and vote on endorsements and campaign contributions.
We look forward to seeing you!

October General Membership Meeting
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Join us on Wednesday, October 1st at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and on Zoom.
We will hear from Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad and Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action. We will also receive campaign updates from our endorsed candidates and vote on final campaign contributions.
We look forward to seeing you!

November General Membership Meeting
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Join us on Wednesday, November 5th at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and on Zoom.
Congressman Adam Smith will join us live from Washington, DC, and we will have a panel discussion about modern policing with Auburn Police Chief Mark Caillier and Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla, led by Seattle Police Officer Patrick Michaud. We will also go over the election results and hear from some of our (hopefully victorious) endorsed candidates.
We look forward to seeing you!

Holiday Party
2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Come join us at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall for a relaxing evening of food, awards, and celebrating our victorious candidates at our annual Holiday Party! We will be honoring former Auburn City Councilmember and Washington State Labor Council President Larry Brown with a Legacy Membership. Dinner and drinks served. Bring a dish to share if you care to. See you then!

January General Membership Meeting
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Join us on Wednesday, January 7th at 7 pm for our general membership meeting. We meet at the Auburn Machinists Union Hall and on Zoom.
We will vote on our Endorsement Rules for 2026 and new Credentialing Rules and elect new district officers (Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary). We will also vote on two resolutions.
We look forward to seeing you!

Listening Session with the Washington State Democrats - Special Online-Only Meeting
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Event
Join us for a Listening Session with the Washington State Democrats to reflect on our lessons from previous cycles, celebrate our victories, and preview the 2026 Coordinated Campaign.

February General Membership Meeting
2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States

Pancake Breakfast and Delegate Candidate Forum
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Please join us for a pancake breakfast as we hear from our Washington State Democrats State Convention delegate candidates!
We will have several types of pancakes and sides so come hungry. All our automatic and elected delegates will have a chance to speak.

March General Membership Meeting
2026-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Join us for our March general membership meeting!
We will hear from several candidates, including King County Assessor candidate Rob Foxcurran. If you would like to attend but cannot join us in person, please register for our Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocuugqzkvG9LvtTUZW9bvNZ0ASmw0wI3R#/registration

April General Membership Meeting
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Early Endorsement Candidates
Kim Schrier, CD8 Representative
Adam Smith, CD9 Representative
Claudia Kauffman, LD47 State Senator
Debra Entenman, LD47 State Representative, Position No. 1
Chris Stearns, LD47 State Representative, Position No. 2
Colleen Melody, State Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 1
Ian Birk, State Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 4
Sean O’Donnell, State Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 4
Matthew York, King County Southeast Electoral District, Judge Position No. 2
Tricia Grove Johnson, King County Southeast Electoral District, Judge Position No. 3

Covington Deep Listening Canvass
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Having meaningful, values-based conversations with voters well before ballots drop is critical to building trust and strengthening Democratic support across Washington. Join us to knock on doors and talk to voters about what’s important to them! No prior experience training needed, we will provide training on-site.

Kent Deep Listening Canvass
2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:00 | WA

May General Membership Meeting
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Join us for our May general membership meeting! We will learn about our county elections process from King County Director of Elections Julie Wise. We will also hear from King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion and State Supreme Court Justices Theo Angelis and Debra Stephens and Candidates Mike Diaz, Jaime Hawk, and Sharonda Amamilo. If you would like to attend but cannot join us in person, please register for our Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocuugqzkvG9LvtTUZW9bvNZ0ASmw0wI3R#/registration

Special May Endorsement Meeting
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Machinists Hall, 201 A St SW, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
Registration link (requires membership number): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UgIbbGHDQK2F_iJETKnhdQ
