Nonprofit Leader Jaelynn Scott Pitches Herself to LD37 Voters

Jaelynn Scott, executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, announced in early March her candidacy for Washington State House District 37, Position 2. Scott would be the first openly transgender person in the state legislature if elected. She’s the only Democrat to declare for the open seat so far, with the filing deadline in mid-May; one independent candidate has also filed. Scott supports progressive taxation, affordable housing, Sound Transit funding, and public safety reforms.