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Cindy Ryu

Prefers Democratic Party

Running for: State Senator, LD 32 · Washington

In their own words

Elected experience
State Representative 2011-present. Chairs the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee. Shoreline Mayor and City Councilmember 2006-2009.
Professional experience
Allstate Insurance Neighborhood Agent; commercial property manager. Records Management and Systems Analyst, City of Seattle. Medicaid Intake Officer, University Hospital. Admitting Officer, Harborview Medical Center.
Education
UW-Seattle: MBA in Operations Management; Bachelor of Science in Microbiology.
It has truly been an honor serving as your State Representative. Now, I'm ready to bring my experience, proven results, and progressive values to the State Senate.

On endorsements, in their statement: “Endorsements: 32nd and Snohomish County Democrats, SPEEA, Labor (WSLC), State Employees (WSFE), Washington Education Association (WEA), WA Housing Alliance, Nurses (WSNA), and former Representative Ruth Kagi, among many others.”

In the candidate's own words, from the Washington State Voters' Pamphlet, 2026 General Election, Edition 04 (King County: Seattle), p. 33. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.

Watch

Candidate forum · LWV Snohomish County Communications · 29 min“2026 General Election, LD 32, State Senator” · hosted by League of Women Voters of Snohomish County · YouTube
Debate · KUOW · 1 min“WA Senate Debate: Two Democrats vie to represent Seattle's northern suburbs” · YouTube
Video voters' guide statement · Cindy Ryu for State Senate - LD 32 · 1 min“Cindy Ryu Campaign Video - No IOUs” · YouTube · Shown on the campaign's website

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Endorsements (36)

Organizations (1)

  • AFSCME Local 28AFSCME Local 28

Elected and appointed officials (34)

  • Rep. Pramila JayaplRep. Pramila Jayapl
  • Rep. Joe FitzgibbonRep. Joe Fitzgibbon
  • Rep. My-Linh ThaiRep. My-Linh Thai
  • Chris ReykdalChris Reykdal
  • Patty KudererPatty Kuderer
  • Rep. April BergRep. April Berg
  • Rep. Strom PetersonRep. Strom Peterson
  • Rep. Roger GoodmanRep. Roger Goodman
  • Rep. Jamila TaylorRep. Jamila Taylor
  • Rep. Lisa ParshleyRep. Lisa Parshley
  • Rep. Janice ZahnRep. Janice Zahn
  • Rep. Julia ReedRep. Julia Reed
  • Rep. Darya FarivarRep. Darya Farivar
  • Rep. David HackneyRep. David Hackney
  • Rep. Nicole MacriRep. Nicole Macri
  • Rep. Gerry PolletRep. Gerry Pollet
  • Rep. Osman SalahuddinRep. Osman Salahuddin
  • Claudia BalducciClaudia Balducci
  • George HurstGeorge Hurst
  • Will ChenWill Chen
  • Keith ScullyKeith Scully
  • Richard MayRichard May
  • David ParshallDavid Parshall
  • Chris EckChris Eck
  • Ruth KagiRuth Kagi
  • Tanya WooTanya Woo
  • STEVEN DREWSTEVEN DREW
  • Sharon Wylie, Former State Representative, 49th Legislative DistrictSharon Wylie, Former State Representative, 49th Legislative District
  • Mona Das, Former State Senator, 47th Legislative DistrictMona Das, Former State Senator, 47th Legislative District
  • John Ramsdell, Former Shoreline City Council MemberJohn Ramsdell, Former Shoreline City Council Member
  • Hon. Marcine Anderson, Former Judge, King County District CourtHon. Marcine Anderson, Former Judge, King County District Court
  • Dale Bright, Former President, King County Labor CouncilDale Bright, Former President, King County Labor Council
  • Joe McDermott, Former Member, King County CouncilJoe McDermott, Former Member, King County Council
  • Sarajane Siegfriedt, Former State CommitteewomanSarajane Siegfriedt, Former State Committeewoman

Community leaders (1)

  • Natalia Fior, Former Annual Campaign Director, Legal Foundation of WashingtonNatalia Fior, Former Annual Campaign Director, Legal Foundation of Washington

As listed on the campaign's endorsements page (retrieved Oct 21, 2026). We copy names as published and don't verify them.