# Seattle Times declines to endorse WA legislative candidate

> Seattle Times drops endorsement for WA legislative district 1 race after Rep. Davina Duerr's lack of transparency.
- Title: Seattle Times declines to endorse WA legislative candidate
- Summary: Seattle Times drops endorsement for WA legislative district 1 race after Rep. Davina Duerr's lack of transparency. Seattle Times editorial board declines to…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/wa-primary-2026-no-seattle-times-endorsement-for-legislative-district-1-position-1
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## Seattle Times editorial board
The Seattle Times editorial board declines to endorse Rep. Davina Duerr for position 1 in the first district WA 2026 general election.
## Transparency concerns
The board cites Duerr's refusal to schedule talks despite multiple attempts and her questionable legislative actions.
## Duerr's legislative actions
Duerr used her house key card to access a senate office to get signatures for a 2023 bill after it passed.
## Duerr's privilege response
Duerr claimed she invoked legislative privilege only for emails cc'd to other lawmakers and staff conversations about legislation.
## Opponent's stance
Duerr's opponent Maggie Wang supports lower taxes and cutting state spending but opposes the editorial board's view on Trump's presidency.
## Key takeaway

Seattle Times editorial board declines to endorse Rep. Davina Duerr for WA legislative district 1 due to her refusal to engage with the board and questionable legislative actions.