The Kennedy Fund - Washington State Democrats Caucus group photo in front of the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia, Washington

A new generation of leaders

The Kennedy Fund is dedicated to advancing the political and community organizing priorities of the Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus. We believe that every person and every community deserves to be prosperous, healthy, and safe.

Since regaining control of the Washington State Senate in 2017, we have made tremendous strides in the legislature to deliver on that vision by passing nation-leading legislation tackling the climate crisis, preventing gun violence, expanding voting rights, protecting reproductive healthcare, and funding our public schools.

There is even more we can do outside of the Capitol Building by working directly in communities across our State. From Aberdeen to Zillah, we’re organizing locally to improve the lives of everyone who calls Washington home.

{ A new generation of leaders }

{ With liberty and justice for all }

{ A new generation of leaders } { With liberty and justice for all }

The Kennedy Fund was founded in 2013 to win back Democratic control of the Washington State Senate. After successfully delivering a Democratic majority in 2017 and growing the Democratic Caucus over the next three campaign cycles, the Kennedy Fund reorganized in 2023 to expand the scope of their political work beyond legislative races.

In addition to continuing to support the election and re-election of Democrats to the Washington State Senate, the Kennedy Fund seeks to carry out the political and community organizing priorities of the Washington Senate Democrats. With a focus on partnering with local community organizations and leaders, we’re working to deliver progressive victories and cultivate new and diverse leaders in all corners of the Evergreen State.

The Kennedy Fund - Two people embracing during a BLM protest with the caption "With liberty and justice for all"

with liberty and justice for all

Kennedy Fund Leadership

Senator Rebecca Saldaña, Chair
Senator Claudia Kauffman Senator Karen Keiser
Senator Marko Liias, Treasurer
Nilofar Ganjaie
Tony Yuchasz, Vice Chair of Financial Oversight

Kennedy Fund Staff

Adam Bartz, Kennedy Fund Director