WAMPAC
WAMPAC (Washington Medical Political Action Committee) is the nonpartisan
political campaign arm of the WSMA, established to help identify and support
candidates for political office whose priorities align with the house of
medicine. In recent years, more than 95 percent of the candidates we've
supported have won their campaigns, and the relationships we built on the
campaign trail have helped translate to the kind of policy victories that make
a difference for physicians and patients.
Donate Today as 2022 Elections Ramp Up
The 2022 midterm elections are on the horizon and there’s a lot at stake for
our legislative advocacy. All ten of the state’s congressional seats and more
than 100 state legislative seats are on the ballot in November. Several
prominent legislators have recently announced their retirement, including Rep.
Eileen Cody, the longtime Chair of the House Health Care & Wellness
committee. Our work in the coming election cycle will help shape the health
policy landscape in Olympia in the 2023 session and beyond, but to be
successful, we’ll need to continue to grow WAMPAC’s presence and ensure the
voice of physicians is heard loud and clear by political candidates.
Your investment will help WAMPAC during this unique election cycle and give us
the resources we need to advocate on your behalf.
Your support matters. We’ve seen significant fiscal and policy “wins” for the
house of medicine in Olympia in recent years, some of which are detailed
below. Maintaining this momentum will require continued support from the
physician community.
As a physician or health care leader who cares about advocacy, would you
donate today?
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The WAMPAC Legislator Report Card
One of the many ways WAMPAC brings value to WSMA members is by providing
details on legislators' record on issues important to you and your patients.
Published during general and midterm election years, the WAMPAC Legislator
Report Card details how state legislators voted on WSMA's priority bills and
is included as part of the yearly WSMA Legislative Report mailed to all
members at the conclusion of the state legislative session. Visit the
WAMPAC Legislator Report Card page
(members-only; sign-in required) to view and download the latest report card.
A Conversation with Representative Kim Schrier, MD
WSMA Director of Government Affairs Sean Graham recently sat down with Dr.
Schrier, a Democrat representing Washington state’s 8th Congressional
District, for a
video chat to discuss why having a doctor in office matters. (WSMA members only—sign-in required)