2020 Endorsements
“I am very proud to endorse Andy and the exceptional leadership he’s shown on both early childhood education and for victims services.”
-Regina Malveaux, CEO – YWCA
"Andy Billig is a dedicated and compassionate leader in our community and across the state. A consistent supporter of education, I know that I will be voting to re-elect Senator Billig. He shows up and takes action with his community in mind and heart. Andy Billig is the leader we can count on to listen and to act for us."
Mandy Manning, 2018 National Teacher of the Year
"Andy's a hardworking, knowledgeable, honest gentleman. We need him to continue to represent us."
Mike Kobluk, Longtime Spokane resident
"Andy has proven he has the experience and leadership skills to deliver results for Spokane. As a nurse, I especially appreciate his focus on expanding health care access in our community and supporting health care workers so strongly."
Lynnette Vehrs MN, RN, Longtime Spokane Resident, President, Washington State Nurses Association
"I support Andy because he has the experience to effectively represent Spokane. As a small business owner myself, I especially appreciate Andy’s background running a successful small business in our community and I am glad he brings that perspective as he represents us."
John Waite, Owner, Auntie's Bookstore & Merlyn's
"League of Education Voters recognizes Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig for his relentless work on behalf of kids and education. As a statewide organization, LEV profoundly appreciates the work Senator Billig has done as the Senate Majority Leader to bring diverse perspectives to the table around education. In recognition of Senator Billig’s work, the League names him as one of our 2020 Champions of Education."
Lauri Hennessey, CEO, League of Education Voters
Local Elected Officials
• Representative Timm Ormsby
• Representative Marcus Riccelli
• Former 3rd LD State Senator Lisa Brown
• Spokane City Council President Breean Beggs
• Spokane City Council Member Karen Stratton
• Spokane City Council Member Lori Kinnear
• Spokane City Council Member Candace Mumm
• Spokane City Council Member Kate Burke
• Spokane City Council Member Betsy Wilkerson
• Spokane School Board Member Nikki Lockwood
Organizations
• Spokane Firefighters Local 29
• Washington State Nurses Association
• Washington Education Association
• Washington Conservation Voters
• Washington State Labor Council
• Washington Federation of State Employees
• Spokane County Democrats
• Washington State Realtors/Spokane Realtors
• Associated General Contractors
• Retired Public Employees of Washington
• NARAL Pro-Choice Washington
• Washington Housing Alliance
• Laborers Local 238
• SEIU 775 – Home care workers
• SEIU 925 – Childcare workers
• SEIU 1199 – Health care workers
• UFCW 1439
• Sierra Club
• Alliance for Gun Responsibility
• WA State Building and Construction Trades Council
• Aerospace Machinists District 751
• American Federation of Teachers
• FUSE
• Public School Employees of Washington
• Associated General Contractors of the Inland Northwest
• Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
• Human Voters of Washington
• Children’s Campaign Fund
• IBEW 73
• Stand for Children
• Planned Parenthood
• Washington Food Industry of Washington
• Washington State School Retirees Association
And, thousands of Spokane residents throughout our community.
2016 Endorsements
"The hardworking, pragmatic Sen. Billig is the clear choice."
- The Spokesman-Review in their endorsement editorial 9/28/16
"As a legislator and community leader, Andy stands up for the health, safety and critical services for seniors and other residents in need."
- Jane Cunningham, Longtime Spokane resident
Andy has delivered on issues that are important to Spokane, in areas ranging from job creation, to the environment, to education and more. He is looking out for us and is doing a great job. -Gage Stromberg, Local business owner
Local Elected Officials
• Representative Timm Ormsby
• Representative Marcus Riccelli
• Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart
• Spokane City Council Member Amber Waldref
• Spokane City Council Member Lori Kinnear
• Spokane City Council Member Breean Beggs
• Spokane City Council Member Candace Mumm
• Spokane City Council Member Karen Stratton
• Spokane School Board Member Bob Douthitt
• Spokane School Board Member Deana Brower
• Spokane School Board Member Paul Schneider
Former Elected Officials
• Former State Senator Lisa Brown
• Former State Senator Lois Stratton
• Former State Rep. George Orr
• Former State Rep. Denny Dellwo
• Former County Commissioner John Roskelley
• Former County Commissioner & Treasurer Skip Chilberg
• Former Spokane Mayor Sheri Barnard
• Former City Council President, Joe Shogan
• Former City Council Member Jon Snyder
Organizations
• Spokane Firefighters Local 29
• League of Education Voters
• Washington State Nurses Association
• Washington State Patrol Troopers Association
• Washington Conservation Voters
• Associated General Contractors
• Washington Education Association
• FUSE Washington
• American Federation of Teachers - Washington
• Washington State Labor Council
• Washington Federation of State Employees
• Retired Public Employees Council
• Spokane County Democrats
• Sierra Club
• Planned Parenthood
• NARAL
• UFCW 21
• SEIU 925
• Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs
• Alliance for Gun Responsibility
• Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund
• Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 44
• Professional & Technical Employees Local 17
• Mental Health PAC
• Equal Rights Washington
• Washington Chapter of the Nat’l Association of Social Workers
• Inland Northwest Leadership PAC
• Professional Firefighters of Spokane County - IAFF L-2916
• Washington State School Retirees Association
• Spokane County Democrats
• Young Democrats of Washington
• Humane Voters of Washington
• Public School Employees of Washington
• The Spokesman-Review
• Children’s Campaign Fund
• Washington Bikes
