Tina Orwall Wins Party Nomination, Sole Endorsement from Washington Conservation Voters
Momentum building for award winning affordable housing leader with new endorsements and growing support from education, labor, and elected leaders throughout the region
Normandy Park, WA — Award-winning affordable housing advocate, former Highline PTA leader and Democratic Party activist Tina Orwall reached two important campaign milestones in the last week, including winning the official nomination of the 33rd LD Democrats and the sole endorsement of the Washington Conservation Voters.
These achievements come on the heels of other recent endorsements, including the sole endorsement of the Washington Education Association, local elected leaders from around the district, unions including IBEW local 46, and a dual endorsement from the Washington State Labor Council.
Orwall is running for the seat being vacated by incumbent Representative Shay Schual-Berke who is retiring at the end of this term.
Schual-Berke has endorsed Orwall and spoke on her behalf at the nomination convention, comprised of elected and appointed PCOs voting weighted ballots based on the number of delegates within their precincts as of the February precinct caucus.
“I am extremely honored and excited to have received the Democratic nomination from my 33rd LD District Organization,” said Tina. “This is an outstanding organization that has some of the most dedicated Democrats I have ever had the pleasure to know.”
The Washington Conservation Voters also gave Orwall a sole endorsement. As co-chair of the King County Democrats Legislative Action Committee, Orwall worked extensively on environmental legislative priorities including recent toxic toy regulations and cleanup of Puget Sound.
“I’m honored to have the endorsement and confidence of the environmental community and pledge to be a strong partner in the effort to address climate change and protect our air and water,” said Orwall. “It’s great momentum for our campaign.”
Overall, Orwall has taken a lead over both of her current opponents in fundraising, endorsements, and knocking on doors—the critical measures of a campaign’s organization and support.
“The campaign is going very well and I am working every day to meet voters and build on a strong base of support,” said Orwall. “Voters are looking for real leadership on issues ranging from the economy and education to transportation and the environment. I look forward to a long summer of meeting with, and listening to, the people of the 33rd District.”