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We RISE with Respect. Integrity. Service. Equity.

RISE reflects our commitment to lifting up families, strengthening communities and building a future rooted in these enduring values.

Join us in electing Democrats, upholding Democratic ideals, and building a brighter and more inclusive future for all residents of Spokane County. ‍Our Values

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Endorsed Candidates for the 2026 Election Cycle

Spokane County Democrats’ endorsed candidates represent leaders who will work to strengthen our communities, protect our democratic institutions, and improve the lives of the people they serve.

View the lists of endorsed candidates and follow links to learn more about the candidates, the offices they are seeking, and why their elections are important to the future of Spokane County.

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  • WA Dems State Convention

    The state convention in Spokane June 19-21, 2026!
    Hear about it from State Chair Shasti Conrad

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  • Save the Date - Salmon Feed

    The Salmon Feed is an favorite annual celebration, an opportunity to connect with the community.

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    Do Something

    While federal battles make headlines, the most impactful work happens here at home. Get involved in local activities right here in Spokane County and make a difference.

    Ways to take action
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    Help the Spokane County Democratic Party register and educate voters, host community events, and elect Democrats up and down the ballot.

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    Find out about what’s happening with Spokane County Democrats, the community, and how you can be a part.

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  • Help Save America Campaign

    Help Save America is a local grassroots initiative to counter misinformation and build community trust. Their media campaign is putting truth where voters see it.

    Learn more to support this effort
  • How to get or give help during the SNAP shutdown across the Inland Northwest

    Food help in our communities

    A great way to help is by donating through Second Harvest.

    Map and list of regional resources, compiied by Range Media: How to get or give help during the SNAP shutdown.

    List of Food Banks in Spokane (pdf)

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    The Progressive Voter's Guide

    Fuse Washington has combined the endorsements of Washington's leading progressive organizations with research about candidates and ballot measures.

    Go to the Voter's Guide

  • Voting 101

    Where, when, how to register and to vote.

    Key Primary and General elections this year!

    Voting Information

Spokane County Democrats events

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2026 Washington Democrats Annual Convention

Every two years, the Washington State Democratic Party holds a State Convention, where delegates gather to conduct Party business.  In 2026 the convention is being held right here in Spokane - meet, learn, celebrate and make a difference.
Learn more from State Chair

Salmon Feed 2026 Celebration

Join your fellow Spokane County Democrats in our annual celebration of Salmon and community on July 18, 2026!  Share in the company of candidates and guest speakers, who this year will include Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens and others to be announced, more updates to follow!

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Community Events

Upcoming events
Juneteenth 2026 Spokane has many events here are a few

Several Juneteenth events are planned in Spokane for the 19th thru 21st

  1. Kickoff June 19th | 12pm - 4pm:Juneteenth Celebration - City of Spokane, Washington at the North Bank Shelter in Riverfront Park. Features local food, performances, and community organizations.

  2. Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition’s (INWJC) Juneteenth Celebration is having 2 days of events on 19-20th

  3. A Soul Food Fest & Resource Fair will take place at the MLK Center on June 21st Martin Luther King Jr. Center 11am- 3pm.

  4. The NAACP Spokane Branch is hosting a fireside chat June 19th 6-8:30 pm at Gonzaga Hemmingson Ballroom

  5. Additionally, INWJC hosts the Pillar Awards at The Fox on Friday, June 20th 6-9pm.

  6. The Spokane Indians will host King Carl Night at Avista Stadium on June 19th..

  7. INWJC is also hosting the Juneteenth Park Celebration on June 19, 12-4 p.m. at Riverfront Park

More Information HERE

Taste of Asia Night Market & Filipino-American Friendship Festival

Experience the vibrant spirit of Asia and the Philippines right here in Spokane! Enjoy delicious international foods, cultural performances, music, interactive activities, local vendors, and community fun for all ages.

Say It Saturday: 50501, Indivisible Inland Empire, and Mobilize

Say It Saturday (Recurring Event)
Organized By: 50501, Indivisible Inland Empire, and Mobilize

Bring signs and flags to promote your favorite cause. Let’s take back our democracy.

More about 50501 ("50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement")‍ ‍HERE.
More events from Indivisible Inland Empire HERE
More events from Mobilize HERE

Mikey Mondays Recurring Event (Spokane Indivisible)

Rep. Michael Baumgartner will not talk to us - Let’s gather and talk to him. (Recurring every Monday)

Protest at the Division & Ruby “V” - the median in front of Wendy’s on Division. The old ARC building Parking Lot is available. Side streets also. Show up and bring your friends. These protests are grassroots-led. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate peacefully.

More Spokane Indivisible events HERE.
Spokane Indivisible24 events Substack HERE

El Mercadito, Latino Farmers market

The event is an outdoor cultural market providing fresh food and healthcare services access, held on the last Saturday of every month at Liberty Park from 11am to 3pm

More info about the event is HERE

Latinos En Spokane Home website is HERE

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Now more than ever is the time to RISE.

These are the values guiding us as we move forward together.

R Respect: listening to everyone and valuing every community

I Integrity: leading with honesty, accountability and transparency

S Service: electing candidates who will improve the daily life of our community

E Equity: ensuring justice for everyone 

RISE reflects our commitment to lifting up families, strengthening communities and building a future rooted in these enduring values. Together we RISE.

News & Views

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Maria Cantwell convenes virtual press conference to defend voter access in the face of the SAVE act
Maria Cantwell convenes virtual press conference to defend voter access in the face of the SAVE act

The hallmark of a democracy is free and fair elections… Why would you disenfranchise 20 million people?

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Senator Murray Delivers Address to Washington State — How Trump Has Failed Working Americans
Senator Murray Delivers Address to Washington State — How Trump Has Failed Working Americans

Patty Murray outlined exactly how President Trump has failed hardworking Americans—whether by passing the largest cuts to health care and SNAP in history or through his catastrophic economic policies that have driven up costs and pushed countless small businesses to the brink of closure.

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Progressives and moderates dominate conservatives in local races
Progressives and moderates dominate conservatives in local races

Progressives and moderate conservatives won big across the Inland Northwest this election season, with Spokane progressives growing their City Council majority to 6-1 while incumbent mayors in smaller conservative communities lost reelection, but not to people farther to the right politically.

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Community Voices

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10 Most Important Ways to Resist Now

Robert Reich provides 10 recommendations for actions to support our communities, protect immigrants, mobilize for the midterms, boycott certain companies, obtain and spread the truth, push for progressive measures, and more.

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Baumgartner Voted to Make Voting Harder in Eastern Washington: Suppression, not Protection.

Jerry Leclaire, Indivisible—The High Ground

Baumgartner wrote that he was “proud to vote YES on the SAVE America Act”. The Act would require documentary proof of United States citizenship to register and government-issued photo identification to vote. It would make it harder to register, harder to vote, harder to vote by mail. In CD5 roughly two-thirds of eligible voters lack the standalone credential the bill would require.

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Michael Baumgartner and His Ongoing Struggle with Facts

Spokane Indivisible, "Your Voice in Congress"

Mike’s newsy newsletters continue to capture his big smile moments that skirt the edges of the ominous dangers our country is facing - ICE and BCP agents terrorizing our neighborhoods, the continued push by Republicans to dismantle the very foundations of the Constitution.
There are three main areas in Mike’s Feb 6, 2026 newsletter we feel are important because they reveal his deeply held conservative beliefs and vision for America (spoiler alert – he is NOT a moderate Republican)…

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