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With your support, we broke the gridlock in Olympia and have had historically productive sessions with 95% of bills passing with bi-partisan support! Our fiscal responsibility has earned Washington a AAA bond rating and WA has been rated one of the best places for businesses as well as for employees. Despite having the first Covid death in the country, WA has had the best economic recovery in the country.

I was proud to sponsor many of these measures, delivering on my pledge to advocate for stronger communities. However, we still have more work to do.

I would be honored to have your continued support and trust.

Awards & Recognition

President's Award NAACP Alaska, Oregon & Washington
In recognition of dedication and commitment to service towards the advancement of civil rights throughout Washington State.
2022 Legislative Champion in Community Health Award HealthPoint
This award is to thank Senator Dhingra for backing legislative priorities that support community health centers.
2022 Jacob K. Javits Award American Psychatric Association
This award acknowledges a public servant who has made a significant contribution to the mental health community.
2021 Behavioral Health Champion National Alliance on Mental Illness
This award honors legislators who have done outstanding and exceptional work to advance behavioral health during the legislative session.
2019 Legislator of the Year Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
This award is presented to legislators who have demonstrated the strongest commitment to the law enforcement community. It is the highest recognition presented by WACOPS.
2019 Champion for Kids Washington Digital Public Schools Alliance
This award honors legislators who have shown supports and resources for students across Washington.
2019 Nursing Champion Washington State Nursing Association
This award recognizes people who have made significant personal and professional contributions toward the advancement of nurses, the nursing profession, and the association.
2019 Behavioral Health Champion National Alliance on Mental Illness
This award honors legislators who have done outstanding and exceptional work to advance behavioral health during the legislative session.
2019 Social Justice Champion SEIU 775
This award recognizes legislators who have demonstrated their work and commitment of transforming Washington State into a more equitable and inclusive state for all.
2017 Rynas Advocacy Award Nami Eastside
This is the highest award for exceptional service for those with serious mental illness.
2013 Golden Acorn Award Redmond Elementary School PTA
This award is given to a person who has given exemplary volunteer service to children and youth in the Redmond Elementary School community.
2010 Randy Revelle Award for Mental Health Advocacy Washington Psychiatric Association
This award is to honor an individual in the community at large for a lifetime advocacy on behalf of the mentally ill.
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Manka in the News

Senate Democrats
Dhingra awarded American Psychiatric Association’s highest honor

Over the past five years, we have had a tremendous number of people come together in our state to transform our behavioral health system,” said Dhingra, who served as the first chair of the Senate Behavioral Health Subcommittee from 2019-2021. “I am grateful to the APA, the Washington StateRead More

The Seattle Times
Women of color are changing the dialogue in WA’s Legislature

“No two countries run by women would ever go to war.” That recent judgment by Meta Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg may be open to debate, but we have seen clear evidence during the pandemic that when women assume political leadership, it leads to improved outcomes. That is one ofRead More

Washington State Wire
Q&A: Sen. Manka Dhingra on 2022 priorities

Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-45th) chairs the Senate Behavioral Health Subcommittee, serves as vice chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, and sits on the Ways and Means Committee. During her time in the legislature, Sen. Dhingra has advocated for behavioral health bills, support for domesticRead More

Woodinville Weekly
Senator gives update on state’s COVID recovery legislation

It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic further amplified existing inequities across Washington state. Access to healthcare, housing, education, broadband and childcare are some of the longstanding barriers that became even more apparent over the last year and a half. Sen. Manka DhingraRead More
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Congratulations Washington Recovery Alliance on your 10-year anniversary. Thank you for the work that you do in bringing hope, healing and opportunities to communities all across our state. Lightbox link for post with description Congratulations Washington Recovery Alliance on...

Congratulations Washington Recovery Alliance on your 10-year anniversary. Thank you for the work that you do in bringing hope, healing and opportunities to communities all across our state.

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Thank you Washington Recovery Alliance for bringing hope, healing and opportunities to communities all across our state. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! Lightbox link for post with description Thank you Washington Recovery Alliance for...

Thank you Washington Recovery Alliance for bringing hope, healing and opportunities to communities all across our state. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!

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Always an honor to celebrate Diwali at the White House. Diwali symbolizes the fight for good over evil, for light to drive away darkness. Next week we have the opportunity to move forward in this county, to fight for hope, unity and goodness. We need to leave the darkness behind. May the spirit of Diwali spread over this nation. Lightbox link for post with description Always an honor to celebrate Diwali at the White...

Always an honor to celebrate Diwali at the White House. Diwali symbolizes the fight for good over evil, for light to drive away darkness. Next week we have the opportunity to move forward in this county, to fight for hope, unity and goodness. We need to leave the darkness behind.

May ...the spirit of Diwali spread over this nation.

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Hopelink is truly a thought leader in the non-profit world in its mission to eliminate poverty in our communities. Always an honor to support the incredible work being done by them. Lightbox link for post with description Hopelink is truly a thought leader in the...

Hopelink is truly a thought leader in the non-profit world in its mission to eliminate poverty in our communities. Always an honor to support the incredible work being done by them.

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