Caucuses

Caucuses chartered with the Young Democrats of Washington are the advocacy arm of the organization. They are managed by the Government Affairs department and charged with completing caucus projects each year. They often host events, work with the Communications Department to conduct research projects, and share YDWA’s perspective on current affairs via social media and caucus blogs.

Chartering a New Caucus

Interested in starting a new caucus? Find out how here.

Current Caucuses Chartered With YDWA

Membership is open to all Democrats residing in Washington State who are between the ages of 16 and 36. Caucus members must also comply with their caucus’ own membership criteria.

Nerd Caucus

Nerd Caucus integrates nerd culture into politics and politics into nerd and geek culture, striving to achieve and encourage crossover involvement between nerdy and political communities through symbiotic relationships and outreach efforts.

Board

  • Caucus Chair: Mike DeVine
  • Vice Chair 1: Sean Stoner

Membership Criteria

Members must identify as a nerd and/or geek.

How to Join

You can become a member by joining one of the following communication methods:

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Queer Caucus

Queer Caucus advocates on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.

Board

  • Chair: Niko Battle

Membership Criteria

Members must identify as LGBTQ+, or as an ally.

How to Join

You can become a member by joining one of the following communication methods:

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Social Justice Caucus

We strive to provide a voice to communities and causes that have been underserved in the State of Washington and strive to advocate for meaningful policy action to positively affect said communities and causes.

Board

  • Caucus Chair: Waylon Menzia
  • Vice Chair: Lyla Sutphin
  • Treasurer: Joshua Johnson
  • Deputy Treasurer: Alex French
  • Outreach Leader: Isabella Huson
  • Endorsement Leader: Meghan Tinnea

Membership Criteria

Any person may join this caucus if they declare to be a democrat willing to fight for social justice.

How to Join

You can become a member by joining one of the following communication methods:

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Under 21 Caucus

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Board

  • Caucus Chair: Cassandra Armstrong

Membership Criteria

Members must be under 21.

How to Join

You can become a member by joining one of the following communication methods:

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Womxn’s Caucus

In order to promote a better America, with equality, opportunity, and freedom within a just and strong society, we dedicate ourselves to organizing the participation of Democratic womxn. In this mission, we call for full participation of all womxn, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, physical handicap, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation.

Board

  • Caucus Chair: Sahra Ibrahim
  • Vice Chair: Mayra Velazquez

Membership Criteria

Membership in the Caucus shall be open to any self-identified womxn younger than 36 years old currently residing in Washington who wishes to be known as a Young Democrat and who has the best interests of the Young Democrats and the Democratic Party at heart, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, physical handicap, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation.

How to Join

You can become a member by joining one of the following communication methods:

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