Andrea Suarez, the founder of We Heart Seattle, is running for elected office for the first time and calls herself a traditional Democrat. But she has been told she is too conservative to align with 43rd Legislative District values, and her organization has been criticized as lacking empathy for homeless individuals.
Chopp announced in March that he will not return to the Legislature after 30 years representing the 43rd, which encompasses Seattle’s Capitol Hill, the University District, Laurelhurst, Wallingford and Fremont.
Chopp, 71, fits the mold of a traditional Seattle Democrat, with solid union support, a strong focus on housing and homelessness and loyalty to the party and his caucus.
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