If you have questions about the application, please email Lukas at lukas@washingtonbus.org
For more information on our endorsements program, visit our webpage @ washingtonbus.org/endorsements
bit.ly/YouthEndorse2026
The Youth Endorsement Council will lead The Washington Bus candidate endorsements for the upcoming August and November elections. If you would like to participate, please apply by completing our application form by May 6th 2026. We will be selecting 10 participants.
Each election cycle, we convene the Youth Endorsement Council, a dedicated group of volunteers ages 16-25 who serve as our electoral hawks and policy wonks. These youth leaders analyze the electoral environment and strategically guide our endorsement process.
BUS ALERT 🚨 WE ARE COMING TO SPOKANE!
Join us for a casual all-ages Happy Hour at the Downtown Spokane Library on May 8th to hear more from Spokane youth and local electeds about the incredible work happening in the Spokane area to build youth power 💪
RSVP at bit.ly/spokaneHH
SEE YOU THERE! 👋
Find the job application and full job description at our website in our bio, or type in this bit(.)ly link to your browser:
- bit.ly/2026FieldOrganizer
BUS JOB ALERT! The Washington Bus is seeking energetic and enthusiastic Field Canvassers to join in our efforts to mobilize thousands of young people to vote in the Primary and General Elections for our endorsed candidates and ballot measures!
interested in learning how you can get pro-youth leaders elected? want to learn how you can defend pro-youth policies? join the bus today! washingtonbus.org/join
with the session in the rearview, we know that we'll need to organize hard to build a stronger coalition of pro-youth leaders for the next one. Furthermore, we'll need to organize EVEN HARDER to protect these pro-youth policies at the ballot box.
2026 LEGISLATURE COMES TO A CLOSE!
at the bus, we're incredibly proud of the collective organizing of youth this session and the role we played in getting historic pro-youth policies passed. a lot of the fights we waged this session were the culmination of organizing efforts spanning years of work!
What a vibe ✨
There's no feeling in the world like seeing a #WALeg bill to make the ultra-rich pay what they owe in taxes get signed into law after fighting hard with your best buds @balanceourtaxcode.bsky.social to make it happpen.
(shoutout to @washingtonbus.org for the 1st photo!)
Sign up for our action alerts to learn how you can be involved in the fight to defend this revenue source. washingtonbus.org/join
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Ferguson signs into law a historic MILLIONAIRES TAX
+ it includes FREE LUNCH for K-12 youth!
we're looking to building the young leaders of today and tomorrow—consider hopping on and getting involved? 😊🚍💕
you can get plugged into opportunities, actions, and programs from the washington bus on our link: washingtonbus.org/join
we're the bus you were born to ride ✨🚌
the washington bus is the largest youth-led, base-building organization dedicated to building and harnessing political power and leadership among young washingtonians, especially those who have been historically disenfranchised. 🚌🙌
Join The Washington Bus and Balance our Tax Code for a casual happy hour at @stoupbrewing_capitolhill to celebrate progressive revenue wins that will FUND OUR FUTURE! 🎉
When: April 15th at 6pm
Where: Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill
RSVP at bit.ly/TaxDayHappyHour
If you have any questions about the position or the application process, contact astro@washingtonbus.org.
BUS JOB ALERT! our mighty crew is expanding—we're hiring a Western Washington High School Organizer to drive our High School programming!
Find the job application and full job description at the link in our bio, or type in this bit(.)ly links to your browser:
- bit.ly/26HighSchoolOrganizer
think this is you? consider applying at bit.ly/BusArtist26 or at the link in our bio! if not, consider resharing this post on your networks.
we're looking for an artist 🎨🖌🖼
we're seeking to contract a digital artist to design fun, youth-focused stickers, t-shirts, and other physical merchandise that will engage diverse youth audiences and support our mission to build youth power across Washington State.
On a blue background, yellow text reads: "Learn campaigns and organizing skills! Build connections with local leaders Be ready to join a local campaign or run for office yourself BUILD THE BENCH" The background text reads "JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN TRAINING PROGRAM"
We're excited to announce our Build The Bench training program for campaigns in E WA!
Want to build your campaigns & organizing chops & make new connections? @washingtonbus.org @workingfamilies.org
Stipend provided! Applications close Thur. March 26th 11:59PM:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please give the legislators who spent 24+ hours in debate time and voted YES on this legislation personal messages of thanks and appreciation. A lot of good legislation had to die in order for this one to live. The fight isn't over yet—keep an eye out for opportunities to get involved.
After a historic debate, the state legislature has decided to choose progress and investment OVER sacrifice and capitulation. SB 6346 now heads to the Governor's Desk for a final signature. Governor Ferguson MUST sign this legislation to defend our state's critical investments.
We will be:
- Discussing Immigration & Trans Justice: What's on the line for our communities?
- Meeting with leaders who are pushing the work forward!
- Learning our role in advocacy and how we can be part of the change.
A YOUTH-LED CO-LEARNING SPACE - Join us virtually on March 11th for Bus Underground, a space for youth, by youth, for building leadership and organizing skills.
Learn more and RSVP at busunderground.org
Wednesday, March 11th
5pm - 7pm
Virtual - RSVP for zoom link!
busunderground.org
Young writers from all across our state, from the Puget Sound to the Inland Northwest, demand accountability from our legislators and urge our senators not to pass SB 6347. You can read the article on our blog, at the link in our bio!
The situation for young people in our state is dire. Education investments at the federal level have almost completely dried up. It's time for lawmakers at the state level to step in and stand with us.
As we speak, a bill designed to roll back a critical revenue source for our state's legacy trust account is advancing in the Senate. When lawmakers passed this funding expansion last year, they made a promise to the youngest residents of our state to protect and defend investments in our education.
YOUTH-LED CO-LEARNING SPACE - Join us either in-person at the Bus Office in Seattle or the Saranac Building in Spokane on March 4th for a session of Bus Underground, a space for youth, by youth, for building leadership and organizing skills.
Learn more and RSVP at busunderground.org
Read her full statement, and then email your legislators to demand they pass this historic revenue bill.
Alexis Tran, an incredible young advocate and youth community leader from Renton urges members of the legislature to pass genuine, transformative revenue that will power investments for youth across our state.