The Washington Bus

📣 ENDORSEMENTS ALERT 📣

Led by the Youth Endorsement Council, the Washington Bus is backing these incredible, pro-youth change makers this election cycle. We're focusing on critical races where insurgent candidates are challenging the status quo.

View our full list of endorsements on our website!

JOIN US FOR THE SEATTLE PRIDE PARADE!

The Trans & Q***r & Allied Youth Frontline Defense Council, a formation of member-leaders from the Washington Bus, are organizing a contingent of pro-LGBTQ+ youth organizations to march at the Seattle Pride Parade.

The Seattle Pride Parade is community-led, deeply rooted in activism, and unapologetically focused on LGBTQIA2S+ visibility. Every year, 300,000+ people gather in the streets, marching for joy, justice, and belonging.

HUDDLE UP PLAYERS—ALL BETS ARE OFF FOR THE 2026 ELECTIONS! With Special City and County elections coinciding with the State Legislature’s, the court is packed and every candidate is looking to be the ace on your ballot.

Grab your balls, straighten your jockstrap, see who’s ready to run—for office! Join the Washington Bus Education Fund, CHUM News and Converge Media for Candidate Survivor Seattle, the most HEATED candidate forum in the city. Hop on an 18+, sporty, sweaty, extracurricular adventure into the raunchy arena of local politics, hosted by local drag queen icon, Harper Bizarre.

It's down to the wire. Your votes—and your voice—decides who scores big…and who strikes out.

Together, let's build a Washington where we can all play ball.

BUS BASH PERFORMER REVEAL!

Hollow Daze is the product of a lead vocalist who can’t stand the spotlight, a bassist who’s only been playing bass for a year, a pianist with a nonexistent attention span, a drummer who can’t match pitch, and a life long love for music shared between all four of them.

Best described as “A stick of dynamite sent to outer space”, Hollow Daze combines danceable guitar riffs and wicked distortion with ethereal melancholic synths and vocals that convey a longing for connection and to understand one's place in the world.

Hollow Daze’s moody yet mighty style is a true sum of its parts and strives to bring a fresh but nostalgic sound to the Olympia music scene.

Can you give us 6 or 7 dollars a month?🥺

you'll be a critical source of support for our most important programs like our esteemed summer fellowship, the newly expanded bus underground, and our statewide campus voter project!

head to bit.ly/BUS6767 to participate in our 67 monthly donor challenge and help us meet our goal of 67 new monthly donors!

BUS BASH PERFORMER REVEAL!

Hot Stepmom is an indie-alternative band based out of Tacoma, formed in July 2021. The band’s current lineup consists of Anna Norris (Guitar, Vocals), Jarin Szewczyk (Bass), Benjamin Babcock (Drums), and Justin Middleton (Guitar). Drawing from a range of musical influences, their music blends the sounds of post-punk, indie, alt, and funk.

Hot Stepmom released their debut album: “The Serial Killer in the Other Room is Better Than You,” in October of 2022, their EP: “Nothing to Nowhere” in March of 2024, and are preparing for the release of their sophomore album: “Good Enough, Go!” in the fall of 2026.

BUS BASH PERFORMER REVEAL!

Midnight Parkway is a pop punk trio with an alt-pop heartbeat—combining big hooks, powerful vocals, and late-night emotion. Blending nostalgic influences with modern energy, their music is built for windows-down drives and volume turned all the way up—a soundtrack for growing up without growing old.

Fay Eiford - Lead vocals/Bass
Mando Guerrero - Guitar/vocals
Jackson Rinehart - Drums

BUS JOB ALERT! The Washington Bus is seeking Campus Leads to elevate our student organizing work on college campuses this election cycle!

If you are excited about building power with students among campuses in Washington State alongside a small team of passionate young organizers, apply to join our team! Share with your friends who you think may be a good fit 😍

You can find the application at our website in our bio, or type in this bit(.)ly link to your browser:- bit.ly/CampusLeadIntern2026

We have no priority deadline for this application, it will close as positions are filled. We encourage candidates to apply as early as possible, positions are limited.

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, contact [email protected].

ORGANIZER IN RESIDENCE—Lac Tran is a young leader from White Center who is building youth power across Washington State. He’s been a lobbyist, an organizer, a club leader, and a community builder.

Today, Lac’s helping organize a campaign for state senate. In the future, he’s running for WA Supreme Court.

Comment “LAC” to read up on Lac’s interview on what he’s accomplished, what he’s doing now, and why he organizes!