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The Olympian Endorses Jessica Bateman

The Olympian endorses Bateman. Her policy priorities reflect the values of the majority of residents in this progressive legislative district. And her public service and her career history make her well-prepared to be an effective legislator.

Bateman and Pierpoint compete for 22nd District House seat

In the 22nd Legislative District this election, voters are asked to choose between two familiar names for position 2 in the state House of Representatives.

Jessica Bateman is Listed in the Progressive Voters Guide

Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Bateman is running for the 22nd Legislative District, House Position 2 to fill the seat vacated by Beth Doglio. Bateman has been a tireless progressive advocate on the city council, working toward equitable housing solutions, protecting our green space, and ensuring no one is left behind.

Thurston County Chamber - 22nd Legislative District Candidates Chat

Listen to the legislative district 22 candidates talk about the issues with moderator Doug Mah.

Listen to Jessica Talk to Olympia Indivisible

Jessica talks to Olympia Indivisible about the upcoming legislative session, progressive taxation, and the budget challenges facing Washington State.

Jessica Receives Sole Endorsement of the WA Alliance for Gun Responsibility

The Victory Fund is committed to endorsing candidates at all levels of government that will champion, not just support, gun violence prevention. 

Legislative District 22 LWVs Candidate Forum

Listen in as the LD 22 candidates discuss the issues with the League of Women Voters.

JESSICA BATEMAN IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR CHALLENGING TIMES

We are living in unprecedented times with health, environmental, equity and political challenges like nothing before in our lifetimes. There are a multitude of lessons to be learned but we believe one thing is clear: Competent leadership and the character of our lawmakers are key to finding our way to a healthy and safe future for all.

Pierpoint & Bateman Move On To the General

Pierpoint, Bateman clear leaders in race for open 22nd Legislative District seat

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement from the WA Democratic Latino Caucus

WA Housing Alliance Action Fund Endorses Jessica Bateman

The Urbanist Endorses Jessica Bateman

"She’s ready for the urgent progressive moment in which we find ourselves." 

WA Progressive Voters Guide Endorses Jessica Bateman

"We recommend Bateman because of her strong track record on the Olympia City Council and support from our Progressive Voters Guide partner organizations."

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of Retired Public Employees Council

The RPEC's mission is to unite retired public employees for their mutual benefit and welfare. They promote legislation to improve the financial and medical well-being of retired public employees in WA.

VOTE FOR BATEMAN FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 22

Letter to the Editor by Whitney Bowerman

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement from PNW Regional Council of Carpenters

The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters is over 28,000 carpenters, piledrivers, drywallers, millwrights, trade show workers, shipwrights, exterior/interior specialists, scaffold erectors, industrial & mill workers, insulators and related craft workers who work together on the job site and in their communities to maintain and improve safety, wages, benefits, training and working conditions.

WE NEED JESSICA BATEMAN AS OUR LEGISLATOR

Letter to the Editor by Paul Knox

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of SEIU 775

The 45,000 low-wage long-term care workers have fought to ensure quality care for seniors and people with disabilities.

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of Iron Workers Local 86

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of Sierra Club

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of WA Building Trades

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of LiUNA Local 252

CHECKLIST FOR THE BEST 22ND DISTRICT LEGISLATOR

Kathy Baros Friedt supports Jessica Bateman for the state legislature.

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of Thurston County Democratic Women

Thurston County Democratic Women enthusiastically endorsed Jessica Bateman for the state legislature.

Bateman receives Thurston County Young Democrats Endorsement

Citing Jessica's record of progressive policy on the Olympia City Council, the Thurston County Young Democrats stated they were excited to work with Jessica in the legislature.

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of WA State Labor Council

Jessica Bateman, candidate for state representative received the sole endorsement of the 550,000 member WA State Labor Council.

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of IAM 751

Jessica Bateman, candidate for State Representative received the sole endorsement of IAM 751.

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement from UFCW 21

Jessica Bateman, candidate for state representative received the sole endorsement of UFCW 21 whose grocery, retail, and health workers are on the frontlines of the Covid-19 crisis. 

Bateman Receives Sole Endorsement of AFSCME Council 28

Jessica Bateman, candidate for State Representative receives sole endorsement of AFSCME Council 28, which represents 46,000 state and public employees. 

Olympia City Council Takes Action on Multiple Fronts to Provide Financial Relief

Olympia City Council's Jessica Bateman Says She's Running for State Legislature

Olympia Pop Rocks Interviews Jessica Bateman

Olympia's Home Fund Passing in Early Returns

Olympia Becomes Sanctuary City in Response to Election

People in Politics: Jessica Bateman