Endorsements

Trusted by community leaders, educators, and neighbors

Julie Kang is supported by educators, community leaders, small business owners, and neighbors across District 5 who know her work and share her commitment to safety, belonging, and practical solutions. These endorsements reflect years of trusted relationships built through listening, service, and showing up for the community. Together, they represent a broad coalition united by a belief in responsive, non-partisan leadership that moves District 5 forward — one step at a time.

Elected officials

  • State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, LD 37
  • State Representative Cindy Ryu, LD 32
  • Port Commissioner Sam Cho, Pos. 2
  • Snohomish County PUD Commissioner Julieta Altamirano Crosby
  • Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto
  • Olympia School District Vice President Maria Flores
  • Mercer Island School District Board Member Maggie Tai Tucker
  • Newcastle City Councilmember Sun Burford
  • Mercer Island City Councilmember Julie Hsieh
  • Bellevue City Councilmember Claire Sumadiwirya
  • Tukwila City Councilmember Armen Papyan
  • Mountlake Terrace Councilmember, Former Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto
  • Shoreline City Councilmember, Former Mayor Keith Scully
  • Former Seattle City Councilmember John Okamoto
  • Former Seattle City Councilmember Tanya Woo
  • Former Seattle City Councilmember Martha Choe
  • Former Seattle City Councilmember David Della
  • Former Edmonds City Councilmember Diane Buckshnis
  • Former Burien City Councilmember Jimmy Matta
  • Burien Former Mayor Sofia Aragon
  • Former State Representative Ruth Kagi, LD 32
  • Former State Representative Dawn Mason, LD 37

Community leaders

  • Cheryl Lee
  • Kippy Irwin
  • Jon Bridge
  • Assunta Ng
  • Linda Lowry

Organizations

  • Coming soon!

Julie’s Priorities

Julie’s priorities are grounded in

lived experience, practical solutions, and a belief that local government should work for everyday people. District 5 is diverse, resilient, and deeply community-rooted, yet too often overlooked.

Priority One

Affordability for Working Families

Priority Two

Housing That Builds Community

Priority Three

Compassionate Solutions

Priority Four

Bolster Protections for Our Communities