Dear friends and neighbors, This weekend, the Senate passed its budget proposal off of the floor — a key step toward finalizing our state budget for the 2025-27 biennium. The House will vote on its proposal in the coming days, and the two proposals ...
Read MoreAbout Jessica
Sen. Jessica Bateman lives by the commitment that no one should be left out or left behind.
A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, she grew up in a single-parent, working-class household. Watching her mom work hard to provide for her family deeply shaped Jessica’s worldview and later motivated her advocacy for those most vulnerable in our communities.
Since then, Jessica has dedicated her career to serving the 22nd Legislative District, where she envisions an inclusive, equitable future for all who call this region home. As an organizer and coalition leader, Jessica has worked to create affordable housing, assist struggling families, and empower at-risk youth. Jessica also worked to pass a Sanctuary City Resolution in Olympia and is a passionate advocate for accessible health care.
Read Sen. Bateman’s full biography here.
