Shoreline, Edmonds residents selected to go to the 2012 Democratic Convention

 Heather Fralick and Alec Stephens were elected to serve as
Democratic candidates for elector at the
2012 Washington State Democratic Convention.
Photo by: Carin Chase

Heather Fralick selected as a Democratic Candidate for the Electoral College

On Saturday, June 2, the Washington State Democrats elected Shoreline resident Heather Fralick as a candidate for the Electoral College and five Shoreline or Edmonds residents to attend the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina in September.

Ms. Fralick is a Senior Associate Faculty at Cascadia Community College where she teaches Law and Political Science classes. “

This is a dream come true,” said Fralick. “I am thrilled and extremely grateful that the Washington State Democratic delegation entrusted me with this very important role. Being an Elector is a once in a lifetime opportunity to play a key part in the presidential electoral process. I look forward to casting a vote for President Obama.”

Fralick received a majority of the votes of the Delegates at the State Democratic Convention held in Seattle.

The Electoral College consists of 538 voters from across the nation who will cast votes for President on December 17, 2012 based on each State’s popular vote. Washington State receives 12 votes in the Electoral College, based on the number of members in the State’s Congressional Delegation.

Carin Chase of Edmonds
poses with photo of President Obama
Photo courtesy Carin Chase

The State Democratic Party also elected Winona Hauge (Shoreline) and Mario Brown (Edmonds) as delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention.  The Party elected Carin Chase (Edmonds) and Shoreline City Councilmember Christopher Roberts as alternates to the Convention and State Representative Cindy Ryu as a member of the Convention Rules Committee.    

“I am humbled to be elected to represent the 7th Congressional District as an official National Delegate for President Obama. I am committed to working as Co-chair with the Washington State Democratic African American Caucus for the expressed purposes of ensuring that President Barack Obama is re-elected to a second term as President of the United States of America,” said Hauge. 

Hauge is a Commissioner of African America Affairs for the State of Washington, and member of the Governor Gregoire's Interagency Council. Hauge holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Washington and is a resident of Innis Arden.

Winona Hauge and Mario Brown
pose with figure of President Obama
Photo by Carin Chase

Mr. Brown started doorbelling at 10 years old for Michael Dukakis in California and previously served as the chairman of the Kitsap County Young Democrats. "Having worked for the party for a quarter of a century, I am so excited to be a national delegate," said Brown. Brown is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Ms. Chase is the Chair of the 32nd District Democrats since 2008. “I am thrilled to participate in the confirmation of Barack Obama for reelection of Presidency of the United States.” Chase is a lifelong Democrat, union member, and small business owner.

“I am thankful to be selected by my fellow Democrats to attend the National Convention,” said Councilmember Roberts. He is also the Chair of the State Democrats Native American Caucus and a member of UAW 4121.

Representative Ryu was recommended by the Obama campaign to serve on the National Convention Rules Committee and elected by the rest of the State’s delegation to the National Convention. “I am truly honored,” stated Ryu. “I look forward to helping our Convention in Charlotte be a roaring success.” Representative Ryu is the Chair of the State Democrats Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus.