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David Hackney

Prefers Democratic Party

Running for: State Representative, Position 1, LD 11 · Washington

In their own words

Elected experience
State Representative 11th LD, Pos 1 (2021-Present)
Professional experience
Former Assistant United States Attorney, Former UN War Crimes Prosecutor, Former Senior Counsel for Global Human Resources at The Nature Conservancy, and Former Consultant for Seattle City Attorney's Office
Education
BS, Cornell University; MPA, Harvard University; JD, Harvard Law School
Times are tough, and we cannot count on a gridlocked federal government. While I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished at the state level, we still have much more work to do. The daily cost of living continues to climb, and our families need immediate relief.

On endorsements, in their statement: “I'm honored to be endorsed by Governor Bob Ferguson, Attorney General Nick Brown, local leaders, the 11th District Democrats, the State Labor Council, and many others.”

In the candidate's own words, from the Washington State Voters' Pamphlet, 2026 General Election, Edition 04 (King County: Seattle), p. 31. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.

Endorsements (22)

News outlets and voter guides (1)

  • The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times

Organizations (10)

  • 11th District Democrats11th District Democrats
  • King County DemocratsKing County Democrats
  • Washington State Labor CouncilWashington State Labor Council
  • UFCW 3000UFCW 3000
  • Washington State Nurses AssociationWashington State Nurses Association
  • SEIU 925SEIU 925
  • AFT WashingtonAFT Washington
  • NWRC SMART (Sheet Metal Workers)NWRC SMART (Sheet Metal Workers)
  • Retired Public Employees Council of WashingtonRetired Public Employees Council of Washington
  • Alliance for Gun Responsibility Victory FundAlliance for Gun Responsibility Victory Fund

Elected and appointed officials (11)

  • Governor Bob FergusonGovernor Bob Ferguson
  • King County Executive Girmay ZahilayKing County Executive Girmay Zahilay
  • Attorney General Nick BrownAttorney General Nick Brown
  • Speaker Laurie JinkinsSpeaker Laurie Jinkins
  • Kent Mayor Dana RalphKent Mayor Dana Ralph
  • Renton Mayor Armondo PavoneRenton Mayor Armondo Pavone
  • Renton City Council President Ruth PerezRenton City Council President Ruth Perez
  • Renton City Councilmember Ed PrinceRenton City Councilmember Ed Prince
  • Renton City Councilmember Ryan McIrvinRenton City Councilmember Ryan McIrvin
  • King County Councilmember Steffanie FainKing County Councilmember Steffanie Fain
  • Former Governor Chris GregoireFormer Governor Chris Gregoire

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