Formal Endorsements

Washington Conservation Voters' Endorsement
Dan is honored and grateful by the sole endorsement from Washington Conservation Voters (WCV). WCV is a remarkable environmental organization that works hard to elect environmentally responsible candidates. You can read WCV’s press release here.

Progressive Majority’s Endorsement
Dan is honored and grateful by the endorsement from Progressive Majority. PM works hard to identify progressive candidates and help them get elected. To read about all their current Washington endorsements, click here.

Whatcom County Democrats’ Endorsement
Dan is honored by the endorsement from Whatcom County Democrats (WCD). Dan is a long-standing member of the Whatcom County Democrats, and he sincerely appreciates their continued support of his efforts as a local leader.

Bellingham Fire Fighters’ Endorsement (IAFF Local 106)
Dan is honored and grateful by the sole endorsement from Bellingham Fire Fighters (IAFF Local 106).

Service Employees International Union’s Endorsement (SEIU Local 775)
Dan is honored and grateful by the sole endorsement from SEIU (Local 775).

Nooksack Tribe’s Endorsement
Dan has a long-standing and respectful relationship with the Nooksack Tribe. He admires the tribe’s heritage and respects its sovereignty. Dan is honored by this endorsement from the Nooksack Tribe.

Lummi Nation’s Endorsement
Dan has been a leader on the County Council in reaching out to the Lummi Nation. He’s learned a lot from the Lummi people, from Darrell Hillaire to the current Council Chair, Evelyn Jefferson, to many others. He admires the heritage of the Lummi Nation and respects its sovereignty. Dan is honored by this endorsement from the Lummi Nation.

Whatcom County Democratic Women’s Club Endorsement
Dan is proud and grateful to be endorsed by the Whatcom County Democratic Women’s Club—an organization that unites and encourages women at all levels of the Democratic Party. The WCDWC is the Whatcom County Chapter of the Washington State Federation of Democratic Women.

Government Leaders
City Councilmember Gene Knutson
County Councilmember Laurie Caskey-Schreiber
Darrell Hillaire of the Lummi Council
Bob Kelly of the Natural Resources Board for the Nooksack Tribe & County Council candidate


And many other business, neighborhood (including Flip Breskin of the Columbia Neighborhood Association), community, tribal and environmental leaders.


Contributors
Dan McShane has received far more individual contributions (over 400) than his oppenent, which is suggestive of widespread and genuine grassroots support. Dan is deeply grateful to the hundreds of citizens who’ve helped during the campaign. For a list of contributors, click here.
Below are some formal endorsements. For a sampling of personal endorsements and testimonials, click here. For a list of contributors (over 400, which is more than Dan’s competitor), click here. Dan is deeply grateful to the community for supporting him during this campaign.
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