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

  • Lisa Brown

    Spokane Mayor

  • Natasha Hill

    State Representative 3rd Legislative District, Position 1; Attorney

  • Timm Ormsby

    State Representative 3rd Legislative District, Position 2

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

    Attorney; Former Spokane City Council President

  • Tim Hattenburg

    Spokane Valley Deputy Mayor;

    Spokane Valley Councilmember, Position 6

  • Paul Dillon

    Spokane City Councilmember, District 2

  • Zack Zappone

    Zack Zappone

    Spokane City Councilmember, District 3

  • Rebecca Long

    Cheney City Councilmember, Position 4

  • Kate Telis

    Spokane City Councilmember, District 2; Attorney

  • Sarah Dixit

    Spokane City Councilmember, District 1

  • Jacquelyn Belock

    Cheney City Councilmember, Position 6

  • "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

  • 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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  • Fuse Washington

    Progressive policy & civic action organization.

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  • Spokane Regional Labor Council

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

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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • Run For Something

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

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  • "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

Local Businesses

  • Preferred Labor Sign, Local 1094

    Union owned and operated sign and print shop.

  • 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

  • Molly Marshall, Lt. Col. (Ret.)

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

  • Lauri Hennessey

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

  • 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.

  • Ana Trusty

    Executive Director, Mujeres in Action (MiA)

  • Kay McGlocklin

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

  • Dee Sweetser

    Senior Vice President (Ret.), Bank of America

  • Pat Mertens

    Retired

Endorsing

  • 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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