Party Documents
The Washington State Democratic Central Committee (WSDCC) is the body that conducts business for the Washington State Democratic Party. They hold meetings about once a quarter, where they pass resolutions, elect officers, and conduct other Party business. Every two years, the Washington State Democratic Party holds a State Convention, where delegates to the convention gather to conduct further Party business.
This page contains some of the documents produced by the WSDCC and State Convention delegates. These documents define the Washington State Democratic Party.
If you have any questions about any of the below documents, or are looking for a document not contained here, please email PartyAffairs@wa-democrats.org and a member of our staff will assist you.
If you are interested in running for Delegate, we have a dedicated information hub that you can find HERE
The 2023-2024 Term of the WSDCC has meetings on:
- May 6, 2023 held in Seattle
- September 30, 2023 held in Spokane
- January 28, 2024 held in Bellingham
- June 21 – 23, 2024 State Convention held in Bellevue
- September 28, 2024
2023 – 2024 Governing Party Documents
- Charter This document describes the structure of the Party.
- Bylaws This document contains the rules for how the Party conducts business.
- 2024 Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plan*
Platform and Affiliated Documents
- 2020 Platform
- 2022 Platform
- Resolutions
- 2023 Legislative Priorities as Identified by the WSDCC Advocacy Committee
Standing Rules of the WSDCC
WSDCC Meeting Rules & Guidelines
- Rules for Resolutions
- Rules for the Conduct of Debate at Meetings of the WSDCC
- Rules for Consideration of Charter and Bylaw Amendments
- Rules for Usage of Facilities at WSDCC Meetings
- 2018 Washington State Democrats Accessibility Guidelines These guidelines were developed with help from the Disabilities Caucus and disabilities advocates as a resource for local organizations in planning accessible meetings.
WSDCC Election Rules
- Rules for the Virtual Election of Statutory Officers of the WSDCC
- Rules for the Virtual Election of Congressional District Executive Committee Members
- Rules for Election of Democratic National Committee Members
- Rules for the Election of State Democratic Party Officers
- Rules for the Election of Congressional District Representatives to the Executive Committee
Constituency Caucus Rules
Other Standing Rules
- Rules for the Handling of Resolutions at Reorganization Meetings
- Procedures for the Nomination of Candidates for Filling Vacancies in Single of Multiple County Legislative Districts
- Rules for the Selection of Candidates and Nominees
Code of Conduct
- WSDCC Code of Conduct
- WSDCC Procedures for Code of Conduct Violations
- Code of Conduct Complaint Submission Form
The Washington State Democratic Party is proud of the autonomy and discretion exercised solely by Democratic Legislative District Organizations and County Parties (“Local Party Organizations” or “LPOs”), which are separate entities from the State Party. The Washington State Democratic Party does not have oversight or control over LPOs. The Precinct Committee Officers and members of each LPO set their own organization’s processes and rules. While these LPO rules align with the standards and guidelines outlined by the State Party, the State Party does not control or operate any LPO. Because LPOs run themselves without interference or management from the State Party, LPOs are solely responsible for all reporting and compliance filings required by law. If members of an LPO have issues or concerns with how the organization is being run, they should bring those issues to the attention of the LPO Chair or proper authority, such as the Public Disclosure Commission.
*Please note: the 2024 Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plan has had technical revisions and updates since its passage on May 6, 2024. The full change-log of amendments to the plan over this period can be found here.
