The 33rd District Democrats convened on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 to select their preferred candidates to fill legislative vacancies following the retirement of State Sen. Karen Keiser, as well as two others.
The 33rd District Democrats serve as the local Democratic Party organization for Washington State’s 33rd Legislative District, which includes parts of Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and Kent.
On Saturday, the group convened a special meeting to address the impending retirement of State Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines), who has represented the district for 29 years. The meeting was held at the Seattle Machinists Hall, and brought together precinct committee officers (PCOs) to nominate and vote on candidates.
Finalists Selected
The top finalists selected during Saturday’s Special Caucus were:
For Senate:
- Tina Orwall (current rep. for 33rd District)
- Mia Gregerson (current rep. for 33rd District)
- Melissa Chaudhry (lost to Adam Smith for District 9 in Nov. election)
For House:
- Sam Méndez (Privacy Officer for the Washington State Health Care Authority)
- Edwin Obras (Strategic Advisor, Seattle Human Services)
- Krystal Marx (former Burien City Councilmember, Executive Director of Real Change)