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  • A group of smiling adults and children posing outdoors near a sports field on a rainy day. Some are holding campaign signs for Steffanie Fain for King County Council, waving and making peace signs.

    "Steffanie Fain, president of the county-run Harborview Medical Center’s board of trustees and a managing partner at a Seattle law firm, stands out because of her deep experience helping guide Harborview through the pandemic. "

    The Seattle Times, July 15, 2025

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    "She has an appropriately flinty disdain for ideological fashions and, instead, wants to shift the driving policy focus from mere good intentions to measurable results."

    The Seattle Times, July 15, 2025

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  • Group of diverse people smiling indoors, some holding campaign signs for Steffanie Fain running for King County Council.

    "One candidate stands out. Voters should elect Steffanie Fain to represent King County Council District 5."

    The Seattle Times, July. 15, 2025

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    Dana Ralph, Mayor of Kent

    "Steffanie Fain is exactly the kind of leader we need on the King County Council. She’s deeply rooted in our community, from coaching youth sports to advocating for equitable access to healthcare through her work on the Harborview Board.

    She brings a fresh perspective, a proven track record of collaboration, and a relentless focus on delivering real results for our communities. Steffanie’s ability to bring people together and tackle tough challenges will make a meaningful difference for South King County."

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    Armondo Pavone, Mayor of Renton

    "Steffanie Fain isn’t afraid to push back against the status quo and rethink solutions when something isn’t working. She’s exactly the kind of results-driven leader South King County needs.

    Steffanie will be a fierce advocate for our community, always working to ensure our voices are heard and our needs are prioritized."

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  • Colorful illustration of five stylized hands with spiral palms in pink, orange, blue, black, and yellow, encircled by the words "Women of Color in Politics" in dark blue
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  • Logo of Washington Multi Family Housing Association with a stylized building icon and blue text.
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  • Logo of Eastside Business Alliance featuring three blue skyscrapers above a wave, with the words 'eastside' in bold blue letters and 'BUSINESS ALLIANCE' in lighter blue below.
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Elected Officials

  • Adam Smith, U.S. Representative (D)

  • Marilyn Strickand, U.S. Representative (D)

  • Steve Hobbs, Secretary of State (D)

  • Steve Bergquist, State Representative (D)

  • David Hackney, State Representative (D)

  • Larry Springer, State Representative (D)

  • Amy Walen, State Representative (D)

  • Shannon Braddock, King County Executive (D)

  • Rod Dembowski, King County Councilmember (D)

  • Toshiko Hasegawa, Port of Seattle Commission President

  • Sam Cho, Port of Seattle Commissioner

  • Jared Mead, Snohomish County Councilmember

  • Bill Boyce, Kent Councilmember

  • Toni Troutner, Kent Councilmember 

  • Ron Harmon, Cedar River Water and Sewer District Commissioner and former Kent Councilmember

  • James Alberson, Jr., Renton Council President

  • Ruth Perez, Renton Councilmember

  • Ed Prince, Renton Councilmember

  • Mike Bishoff, Normandy Park Councilmember 

  • Sheri Healey, Normandy Park Councilmember 

  • Jack Lamanna, Normandy Park Councilmember 

  • Susan West, Normandy Park Councilmember 

  • Tracy Taylor-Turner, Auburn Councilmember

  • Dave Hamilton, Bellevue Councilmember 

  • Penny Sweet, Kirkland Councilmember 

  • Wendy Weiker, Mercer Island Councilmember 

  • Ruth Perez, Renton Councilmember

  • Dennis Martinez, Tukwila Councilmember

  • Armen Papyan, Tukwila Councilmember

Mayors

  • Dana Ralph, Mayor of Kent

  • Armondo Pavone, Mayor of Renton

  • Traci Buxton, Mayor of Des Moines

  • Tom McLeod, Mayor of Tukwila

  • Eric Zimmerman, Mayor of Normandy Park

  • Sue-Ann Hohimer, Deputy Mayor of Normandy Park

  • Nancy Backus, Mayor of Auburn

  • Jim Ferrell, Mayor of Federal Way

  • Kevin Schilling, Mayor of Burien 

  • Jeff Wagner, Mayor of Covington

  • Sean Kelley, Mayor of Maple Valley 

  • Lynne Robinson, Mayor of Bellevue

  • Mo Malakoutian, Deputy Mayor of Bellevue

Community Leaders

  • Ana Mari Cauce, University of Washington President (2015-2025)

  • Sheryl Whitney, former King County Deputy Executive 

  • Ian Goodhew, former Deputy Chief of Staff, King County Prosecutor's Office

  • Ricardo Sanchez, Founder of Latino/a Education Achievement Project (LEAP), former Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs

  • Susan Enfield, Highline Superintendent (2012-2022)

  • Sommer Kleweno Walley, Healthcare Executive

  • Karen Williams, Trillium Employment Services CEO

  • Lee Valenta, Former General Manager of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra and founder of Trillium Employment Services

  • Nate Miles, Community Leader and Philanthropist

  • Clayton Lewis, Community Leader and Philanthropist

  • Sharon Maeda, Activist & Community Leader

  • Leonor Fuller, Higher Education Advocate/Attorney (retired)

  • Tim Dellit, M.D., Healthcare Executive

  • Randy Hodgins, Higher Education Leader

  • Barbara Drennen, Executive Director of Pediatric Interim Care Center

  • Michael Heinisch, Executive Director of Kent Youth and Family Services (retired)

Organizations

  • 47th Legislative District Democrats

  • Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587

  • Associated General Contractors of America

  • Eastside Business Alliance

  • Humane Voters of Washington

  • Ironworkers Local 86

  • International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5

  • Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 242

  • Normandy Park Police Guild

  • Sailors’ Union of the Pacific

  • The Seattle Times

  • Seattle-King County Building Trades

  • Seattle-King County REALTORS

  • United Association Local 32

  • Washington MultiFamily Housing Association

  • Western States Carpenters

  • Washington Retail Association

  • Women of Color in Politics

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Former Elected Officials

  • Chris Gregoire, former Washington State Governor (D)

  • Larry Phillips, former King County Councilmember (D)

  • Julia Patterson, former King County Councilmember (D)

  • Dan Satterberg, former King County Prosecuting Attorney 

  • Reuven Carlyle, former State Senator (D)

  • Guy Palumbo, former State Senator (D)

  • Mark Mullet, former State Senator (D)

  • Eric Pettigrew, former State Representative (D)

  • Judy Clibborn, former State Representative (D)

  • Eileen Cody, former State Representative (D)

  • Leanne Guier, former Mayor, Pacific

  • David Baker, former Mayor, Kenmore

  • Stephanie Bowman, former Port of Seattle Commissioner

  • Joe Duffie, former Tukwila City Councilmember 

  • Trish Borden, former Auburn City Councilmember and former Executive Director of Trillium Employment Services

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