Vandana Slatter
(Prefers Democratic Party) statement appears humanAs your State Senator, I bring experience as a scientist, healthcare professional, mom, and proud military parent to address local priorities amid federal and economic uncertainty. I have a strong record of fighting for our shared values: affordable healthcare, reproductive freedom, support for immigrants, and a tax code that is fair to working people. I championed legislation to lower costs for working families, strengthen public education and childcare, support innovation and scientific research, ensure hospitals remain open, and protect Washingtonians from harmful federal overreach. I voted for more affordable housing, transit and transportation solutions for our region, career training, strengthening gun safety laws, climate action, and reducing medical debt. As lead sponsor of “My Health My Data”--one of the nation’s strongest medical privacy laws, and a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, I’m a proven advocate for personal freedoms. I’m a data-driven problem-solver representing our community’s diversity and innovative spirit. Everyone deserves a chance to thrive-I’ll keep fighting to make that possible. Endorsed: King County, 48th Democrats; State Labor Council; Teachers; Conservation voters; Planned Parenthood Advocates; Nurses; National Women’s Political Caucus; Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland Mayors; Councilmember Balducci; AG Nick Brown; Insurance Commissioner (former 48th Senator) Kuderer; Treasurer Pellicciotti; Governor Locke; more!