Endorsements

Spokane County is behind Danny

From city hall to community organizations to neighbors across Spokane County — here’s who’s standing with an independent candidate running on integrity, not party politics.

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Endorsed By

Elected Officials

  • Headshot of a woman with short brown hair wearing a royal blue dress, pearl earrings, a necklace with a purple pendant, and smiling against a light blue background.

    Lisa Brown

    Spokane Mayor

  • A woman with curly hair, wearing a teal blazer over a white shirt, with her arms crossed, smiling at the camera against a plain background.

    Natasha Hill

    State Representative 3rd Legislative District, Position 1; Attorney

  • A middle-aged man with gray hair and glasses in a professional portrait, wearing a dark suit, dress shirt, and patterned tie, smiling against a gray background.

    Timm Ormsby

    State Representative 3rd Legislative District, Position 2

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    Alexander Joe Shogan, Jr., Lt. Col. (Ret.)

    Attorney; Former Spokane City Council President

  • A smiling middle-aged man with gray hair, wearing a light-colored button-up shirt, against a plain white background.

    Tim Hattenburg

    Spokane Valley Deputy Mayor;

    Spokane Valley Councilmember, Position 6

  • A smiling man with a gray beard and curly hair, wearing a light gray blazer and a striped shirt, standing outdoors in front of green foliage and pink flowers.

    Paul Dillon

    Spokane City Councilmember, District 2

  • Zack Zappone

    Zack Zappone

    Spokane City Councilmember, District 3

  • Close-up of a woman with short gray hair and gray eyes smiling outdoors with yellow and pink flowering trees in the background.

    Rebecca Long

    Cheney City Councilmember, Position 4

  • A woman with red hair and blue eyes sitting outdoors, resting her chin on her hand, wearing a blue shirt and a bracelet, with a blurred background of trees and a cloudy sky.

    Kate Telis

    Spokane City Councilmember, District 2; Attorney

  • A woman with black hair, wearing a gray blazer over a white graphic T-shirt, smiling against a light purple background.

    Sarah Dixit

    Spokane City Councilmember, District 1

  • Close-up of a woman with curly brown hair and glasses, wearing a denim jacket, outdoors with a blue sky, power lines, and a building in the background.

    Jacquelyn Belock

    Cheney City Councilmember, Position 6

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    Jason Nazzaro

    Cheney City Councilmember, Position 5

  • "As an attorney, I understand the trust clients and community are asked to give us, and that Spokane needs a Prosecutor whose discretion we can trust to be fair, impartial, and not racially or socioeconomically biased. We can't afford another conservative, establishment prosecutor simply trying to make a name for himself. Danny has shown that she understands the role and responsibility it comes with and that everyone, whether you have power and connections or not, deserves equal treatment and due process under the law. Danny Tarkenton is the prosecutor Spokane County needs."

    - State Rep Natasha Hill, 3rd LD

  • "As a teacher, I've seen that when systems fail people, no amount of hard work is enough to get ahead. Danny Tarkenton is running for Prosecutor because she knows the same thing, and she has the background to actually do something about it. Spokane County needs someone who will fight for everyone to have a fair shot. That's Danny."

    - Zack Zappone, Spokane City Councilmember, District 3

  • “We know that our criminal justice system is deeply flawed. That is why it is vital to elect leaders like Danny Tarkenton who are committed to serving the public good and who center restorative justice practices instead of perpetuating harm in a punitive system.”

    – Sarah Dixit, Spokane City Council Member, District 1

Organizations

  • Logo of Independent Veterans of America with the text IVAA and a star symbol on a dark background.

    Independent Veterans of America

    A nonpartisan organization that identifies, supports, and elects independent veterans to public office. Organizing veterans across the country to defend our democracy and back candidates who put country over party.

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  • Logo of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Spokane Regional Labor Council, featuring a handshake over a map of Washington state.

    Spokane Regional Labor Council

    Union-backed advocacy representing workers across trades, public service, and industry in the Spokane region.

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  • Fuse Washington logo with orange rays emanating from the word 'FUSE' above 'WASHINGTON' in blue, on a black background.

    Fuse Washington

    Progressive policy & civic action organization.

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  • Logo of Pro-Choice Washington with a mountain outline above the text.

    Pro-Choice Washington

    Pro-Choice Washington is the state's leading independent advocacy organization for reproductive freedom. It works to protect and expand access to affordable, quality abortion and reproductive healthcare for every person in Washington.

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  • A political campaign sticker promoting the Alliance for Gun Responsibility and Victory Fund.

    Alliance for Gun Responsibility Victory Fund

    Washington's leading gun violence prevention PAC, fighting since 2013 to pass stronger gun safety laws that save lives.

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  • Logo for the National Women's Political Caucus of Washington with black and purple text and a purple female symbol.

    National Women's Political Caucus of Washington

    A multi-partisan grassroots organization that identifies, mentors, and supports women leaders committed to reproductive freedom and economic and social equity.

    VISIT
  • An illustration of a smiling man with speech bubbles showing heart, star, and smiley face icons, held in his left hand.

    VoteVets

    The nation's largest progressive veterans organization, working to elect veterans and military-aligned candidates who will fight for national security and the wellbeing of those who served.

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  • Washington Bus

    The Washington Bus is a 501(c)(4) organization that endorses pro-youth candidates in races where young leaders can have an impact, using a volunteer Youth Endorsement Council of young people ages 16-25 to guide who they back each cycle.

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  • Black background with white text saying, "RUN FOR SOMETHING" in bold capital letters.

    Run For Something

    A national organization that recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for local office.

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  • “Independent Veterans of America is very proud to endorse independent Army veteran Danny Tarkenton for Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney. In this time of war, division, turmoil, corruption and partisan failure, independent veteran Danny Tarkenton represents hope for Spokane County residents, for veterans, and for all Americans. Danny Tarkenton also represents a game changing threat to both the Democrat and Republican parties and our country’s badly broken, hyper-partisan political system. She is an impressive, committed and serious leader that is uniting people of all backgrounds across Washington. She is an Army veteran, forensic psychology expert, and community-driven independent who is bringing a new vision of justice to Spokane County.”

    — IVA Founder and CEO Paul Rieckhoff

  • "At a time when our Constitutional rights and freedoms are under attack, we need local leaders like Danny, who will stand up for the people of Spokane County. As a veteran and former Deputy Prosecutor, Danny's experience and commitment to bring accountability, justice and transparency to the Spokane County Prosecutor's office is exactly the kind of leadership we need to meet this moment to defend and protect our communities. We are thrilled to endorse Danny Tarkenton as the next Spokane County Prosecutor."

    - Fuse Washington

  • “Danny Tarkenton is part of a new generation of leaders working to move the needle forward on issues important to their communities. Run for Something is proud to back Danny Tarkenton as part of our latest class of endorsees who are challenging the status quo and working to secure lasting change for their neighbors.”

    -Amanda Litman, Co-Founder and President of Run for Something.

Local Businesses

  • Black and white trade sign for painters and allied trades, international brotherhood, with a clock graphic in the center, claiming to be a preferred labor sign, شماره 50, local 1094.

    Preferred Labor Sign, Local 1094

    Union owned and operated sign and print shop.

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    Heart Breaker Studio

    Hair salon that has run community fundraisers including a 2023 Pride-month raffle benefiting the Spectrum Center Spokane and a 2022 service-day event donating proceeds to reproductive-rights organizations.

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Community Members

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length gray hair wearing a dark blazer and light blue shirt, against a plain white background.

    Molly Marshall, Lt. Col. (Ret.)

    Retired Air National Guard Lt. Colonel, community advocate, and 2024 Democratic candidate for Spokane County Commissioner.

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    Lauri Hennessey

    President, National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington (NWCP-WA)

  • A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses sits in a yellow and blue kayak on a calm river, with green trees and fallen logs in the background.

    Jim Leighty

    Executive Director, Citizen Nine26; Open Records Advocate; Disabled U.S. Army Veteran.

    Assisting people in their quest for answers regarding their encounters with law enforcement since 2017.

  • Two women standing outdoors at a political event, holding a campaign sign for Danny Tarkenton, a candidate for County Prosecutor. One woman has dark hair, is wearing a black shirt, and has a blue campaign button. The other woman, with curly blonde hair, is wearing a purple suit and a bright sunflower wreath on her head.

    Ana Trusty

    Executive Director, Mujeres in Action (MiA)

  • Jill Cornaggia

    Mediator & Parenting Coordinator, Your Legal Resource Network

  • A close-up of an elderly woman with short, tousled gray hair and glasses resting on her head, outdoors on a sunny day with trees and a building in the background, smiling at the camera.

    Kay McGlocklin

    Owner of Preferred Labor Sign, a Local 1094 union-affiliated sign shop serving Spokane and eastern Washington.

  • A stylized illustration of a sunrise with orange and yellow rays coming from a semicircular sun.

    Dee Sweetser

    Senior Vice President (Ret.), Bank of America

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    Pat Mertens

    Retired

  • Judge Thomas Kearns

    Small Business Owner; Founder and Principal Consultant, Humanize Success® Consulting

  • “Spokane needs a prosecutor who will stand up for victims and who isn’t afraid to prosecute predators.”

    — Jill Cornaggia, Mediator & Parenting Coordinator, Your Legal Resource Network

  • “It is vital for prosecutors to understand human behavior and to be a strong advocate for our 2sLGBTQIA+ youth.”

    — Judge Thomas Kearns, Founder and Principal Consultant, Humanize Success® Consulting

Endorsing

  • Text graphic with a black background stating 'Vote NO on IL26-001 & IL26-638' in large maroon and grey letters, encouraging voting no on specific Illinois ballot measures.

    NO HATE IN WA STATE

    Statewide coalition of parents, educators, legal and health professionals opposing ballot initiatives IL26-001 and IL26-638, which would strip safety protections from Washington students and child abuse victims.

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  • REJECT AI DATA CENTERS

    Bluegrass effort to stop AI data centers from being built in Spokane County.

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