Endorsements

The Seattle Times Editorial Board

“For District 4, The Times recommends longtime immigrant rights advocate Jorge Barón. … The challenges require bold, creative leadership from the Metropolitan King County Council. Barón has the experience, skills and passion needed to help craft policy for county government. … Recognizing that about 25% of King County residents are born outside of the U.S., Barón understands the need to center equity in his decision-making, and acknowledges the effect systemic racism has on individuals.”

The Stranger’s Editorial Board

“Ultimately, Jorge Barón’s nearly two decades of battle on behalf of immigrants, who compose nearly one quarter of King County’s population, stood out above his competition. … he isn’t just a paper-pusher or a well-connected lobbyist. When Trump initially imposed the Muslim ban, Barón literally ran through SeaTac to stop a plane from leaving with two people who Customs and Border Patrol attempted to deport back to Yemen and Sudan in violation of an incoming court order. That’s the kind of hustle we expect him to bring to this role.”

The Urbanist

“When looking at the transportation crisis facing Sound Transit and King County and how to address it, he sees an approach that doesn’t end at bringing it up to the standards of frequency, reliability, and safety that we expect. He sees the need for more progressive funding mechanisms to fund those transit upgrades. Barón will be a bold visionary and a critical implementer of an Urbanist vision. Vote Barón.”

Progressive Voters Guide

“Barón is a great choice if you are looking for an experienced nonprofit leader who will bring new perspectives to the King County Council with a record of coalition building and effective advocacy.”

Organizations

Elected Leaders

Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles
King County, District 4

Councilmember Claudia Balducci
King County, District 6

Councilmember Girmay Zahilay
King County, District 2

Senator Noel Frame
36th LD

Rep. Liz Berry
36th LD

Rep. Mia Gregerson
33rd LD

Senator Bob Hasegawa
11th LD

Senator Jesse Salomon
32nd LD

Rep. Nicole Macri
43rd LD

Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self
21st LD

Councilmember Larry Gossett
King County (Ret.)

Martha Choe, Seattle City Councilmember (Ret.)

Rep. Cindy Ryu
32nd LD

Senator Rebecca Saldaña
37th LD

Rep. Darya Farivar
46th LD

Senator Yasmin Trudeau
27th LD

Commissioner Ryan Calkins
Port of Seattle, Pos. 1

Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa
Port of Seattle, Pos. 4

Tina Podlodowski, Seattle City Councilmember, Washington State Democratic Party Chair (Ret.)

Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed
Port of Seattle, Pos. 3

Senator Joe Nguyen
34th LD

City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
Position 8

Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney
46th LD (Ret.)

Senator Adam Kline
37th LD (Ret.)

Rep. Frank Chopp
43rd LD

U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, WA-07

“Jorge has dedicated his career to fighting for justice and fairness for all. I have worked closely for years with Jorge and have seen firsthand his commitment to serving our communities and uplifting the voices of those who are often marginalized and forgotten. He will be an effective champion for progressive values and will serve all residents of his district and King County well.”

Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos
37th LD

Community Leaders

Becka Johnson Poppe, Fellow Candidate for District 4

“Jorge's collaborative approach and deep commitment to equity and social justice are what we need in elected office. I trust his dedication to investing where needs are greatest and his willingness to make tough choices to protect future generations.”

Community Endorsers

  • For more than a decade I have looked to guidance and leadership from Jorge Barón. He is someone who does the right thing and sticks to his values of standing up for what is right all the time. King County residents need his leadership!

    Rebecca Saldaña, State Senator 37th LD

  • Jorge's leadership and deep understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants make him an invaluable asset to our community. He has consistently championed inclusive policies and worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, has access to justice and equal opportunities. Jorge's collaborative approach, combined with his ability to bring people together, makes him an effective bridge-builder and a unifying force in our diverse county

    Teresa Mosqueda, Seattle City Councilmember

  • Jorge Barón is Pro-Choice Washington's choice for King County Council because he is a trusted community leader who has worked tirelessly for equity, justice and health care access for Washington's most vulnerable communities. We trust to Jorge protect and expand access to abortion and gender-affirming care for all.

    Sami Alloy, Deputy Director, Pro-Choice Washington

  • Jorge has been an inspirational and thoughtful leader, and worked hard to ensure the most vulnerable and targeted members of our community are included. I am proud to endorse Jorge in this election.

    Grace Huang, Director of Policy, Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence*

  • I have known Jorge for about 15 years, every one of these years Jorge has shown solidarity and commitment in the fight for justice through his work, advocacy and accompaniment for the most impacted communities. It is my honor to endorse him for the King County Council District 4 position.

    Palmira Figueroa, Immigration Justice Advocate

  • Jorge's relentless efforts to keep families together and provide safety for those escaping violence are commendable. His advocacy work has been instrumental in ensuring that the voices of immigrants are heard and that their rights are protected.

    Sandy Restrepo, Attorney & Co-Founder of Colectiva Legal Del Pueblo*

  • Jorge has been a star leader for many years in defending and advancing the rights of the most vulnerable in our community.

    Dan Smith, NWIRP Founding Member + Former board chair. Partner at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless (Ret.)*

  • When Customs and Border Protection was harassing and detaining Iranian Americans at the Canadian border, it was Jorge who personally went there to advocate for their rights. When there was a suspected ICE raid in Ballard, he was there, standing up for the rights of those affected. His hands-on approach and unwavering commitment to justice are just a few of the reasons why I believe Jorge would make an excellent member of the King County Council

    Alex Fayer, President, Seattle Indivisible*

  • I have known and worked with Jorge for approximately 10 years. He is compassionate, a tireless advocate and has astute business sense - a rare combination in an elected official

    Ed Curtis

*Community endorsers marked with an asterisk are endorsing in their personal capacity.

  • Abigail Daquiz

    Alan Beasley

    Alex Doolittle

    Alex Fayer

    Ann Sochi

    Annie Benson, Former Senior Directing Attorney for the Washington Defender Association*

    Aretha Basu

    Barbara Dennard

    Binah Palmer

    Bookda Gheisar

    Brenda Rodriguez Lopez, Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network*

    Brooke Densmore Williams

    Candace Inagi

    Candace Inagi

    Carlos Jimenez, President of MEXAMEDIA*

    Catherine West

    César Torres

    Charles Mayer

    Cinthia Illan Vazquez

    Colleen Echohawk, CEO, Eighth Generation*

    Dana Lockhart

    David Elliott

    Debra Covert-Bowlds

    Deniz Uysal-Ferré

    Dionne Foster, former member, King County Women’s Advisory Board

    Grace Huang

    Gordon McHenry Jr, President & CEO, United Way of King County*

    Heena Khatri, Former King County Women's Advisory Board Member*

    Huy Nguyen

    Hyeok Kim, Former Deputy Mayor, City of Seattle*

  • Janet Miller

    James Degel

    Jayson Morris

    Jeanne Berwick

    Jennie Pasquarella

    Jenny Mashek

    Jeremiah Miller

    Jerry Kroon

    John Hoerster

    John Tirpak, Executive Director/Unemployment Law Project*

    Jonathan Moore

    Kathleen Weber

    Keith Loveless

    Kathy Roseth

    Kerry Reding

    Kirk Starr

    Lelach Rave

    Len Barson

    Leslie Savina

    Lisa Daugaard, Co-Executive Director, Purpose Dignity Action*

    Lisa M. Stone, Former Executive Director of Legal Voice*

    Luana Arai, Former NWIRP Board President

    Lupe Ramirez

    Margot Spindola

    Mariko Lockhart

    Melinda Mann

    Merril Cousin, Former Executive Director of Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence*

    MJ Kiser

    Monserrat Padilla

    Nadine Pierre-Louis

  • Nan Stoops, Former Executive Director of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence*

    Natalia Fior

    Nimco Bulale

    Nina Park

    Pablo de Stefani

    Palmira Figueroa

    Paul Holland

    Pete Borboa

    R. Omar Riojas

    Rachael Scheibert

    Ramon Garrido

    Richard Rahmun

    Riddhi Mukhopadhyay

    Roberta Ray

    Rogelio Riojas, SeaMar Community Health Center*

    Sara Robbins

    Sean Phelan

    Silvia Gonzalez

    Stan Kehl

    Tess Hong

    Thomas Fitzpatrick

    Vanessa Gutierrez

    Vy Nguyen

    Zachary Pullin, Former Member, Seattle School Board*

    Zeeba Khalili, Former King County Women's Advisory Board Member*

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