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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.

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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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6 days ago

Always a pleasure to support our next Governor Bob Ferguson at his luncheon fundraiser. Please register to vote and send in those ballots ASAP! Lightbox link for post with description Always a pleasure to support our next Governor ...

Always a pleasure to support our next Governor Bob Ferguson at his luncheon fundraiser. Please register to vote and send in those ballots ASAP!

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7 days ago

Join me on Sun at 3:00 to flip 4 seats from red to blue! These four districts are all true swing districts that are all currently polling within the margin of error. We also are lucky to have four amazing candidates to support that are connected to their local communities, care about making a difference, and are running for office for the right reasons. Janet St. Clair is an Island County Commissioner running against Republican incumbent Ron Muzzall in the 10th District. The 10th has elected two Democrats to the House in recent years, making it a prime district to flip. Janet is running to help the cost of living for working families and to protect the beautiful place we live from big polluters. Maria Beltran is running in the Central Washington based 14th District, a newly drawn competitive district that is majority Latino. Maria is the daughter of immigrants and farm workers who is running to represent her community and give them a voice in Olympia. She would be the first Democrat to be elected in Central Washington in 30 years. Marla Keethler is the Mayor of White Salmon running against Republican Rep. Paul Harris in the open seat 17th District. This district also changed in redistricting and is now a district where Democrats have won 50+% at the Presidential election. Marla is running to challenge the status quo in Southwest Washington and get things done for her community. Adrian Cortes is a City Councilmember of Battle Ground running against Brad Benton in the open seat 18th District. Adrian is an educator and public servant, while his opponent is a radical MAGA Republican who is out of step with this suburban district. Adrian represents fresh new leadership for this district and will focus on affordable childcare and infrastructure. Join us on Sunday, October 13th at 3:00 PM in Seattle for a special opportunity to meet these inspiring leaders as they work to flip four crucial Senate seats from Republican control. This is your chance to hear their vision for the future of Washington. RSVP today https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wa_red2blue Lightbox link for post with description Join me on Sun at 3:00 to flip 4 seats from red ...

Join me on Sun at 3:00 to flip 4 seats from red to blue!

These four districts are all true swing districts that are all currently polling within the margin of error. We also are lucky to have four amazing candidates to support that are connected to their local communities, care about ...making a difference, and are running for office for the right reasons.

Janet St. Clair is an Island County Commissioner running against Republican incumbent Ron Muzzall in the 10th District. The 10th has elected two Democrats to the House in recent years, making it a prime district to flip. Janet is running to help the cost of living for working families and to protect the beautiful place we live from big polluters.

Maria Beltran is running in the Central Washington based 14th District, a newly drawn competitive district that is majority Latino. Maria is the daughter of immigrants and farm workers who is running to represent her community and give them a voice in Olympia. She would be the first Democrat to be elected in Central Washington in 30 years.

Marla Keethler is the Mayor of White Salmon running against Republican Rep. Paul Harris in the open seat 17th District. This district also changed in redistricting and is now a district where Democrats have won 50+% at the Presidential election. Marla is running to challenge the status quo in Southwest Washington and get things done for her community.

Adrian Cortes is a City Councilmember of Battle Ground running against Brad Benton in the open seat 18th District. Adrian is an educator and public servant, while his opponent is a radical MAGA Republican who is out of step with this suburban district. Adrian represents fresh new leadership for this district and will focus on affordable childcare and infrastructure.

Join us on Sunday, October 13th at 3:00 PM in Seattle for a special opportunity to meet these inspiring leaders as they work to flip four crucial Senate seats from Republican control. This is your chance to hear their vision for the future of Washington. RSVP today https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wa_red2blue

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1 weeks ago

Let's flip the 10th and the 12th LD from Red to Blue. We have 2 great candidates, Janet St. Clair and Jim Mayhew who can provide leadership that puts people first. Leadership that is focused on solving problems to enable people to be successful. Please donate, and vote! https://www.janetforsenate.org/about https://jimmayhew.com/#:~:text=I%E2%80%99m%20proud%20to%20endorse%20Jim%20Mayhew%20for%20Washington Lightbox link for post with description Let's flip the 10th and the 12th LD from Red to...

Let's flip the 10th and the 12th LD from Red to Blue. We have 2 great candidates, Janet St. Clair and Jim Mayhew who can provide leadership that puts people first. Leadership that is focused on solving problems to enable people to be successful. Please donate, and vote!

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1 weeks ago

Honored to attend the ribbon cutting of the 4th Essential First facility in Kent. The idea of empowering dignity by providing equitable access to personal and household hygiene products as well as culturally appropriate food assistance started in Redmond and has grown all over the county due to the dire need. Thank you to the founders for your vision and execution of this crucial service. Lightbox link for post with description Honored to attend the ribbon cutting of the 4th...

Honored to attend the ribbon cutting of the 4th Essential First facility in Kent. The idea of empowering dignity by providing equitable access to personal and household hygiene products as well as culturally appropriate food assistance started in Redmond and has grown all over the county due to the... dire need. Thank you to the founders for your vision and execution of this crucial service.

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2 weeks ago

Always a pleasure to give a legislative update at the NAMI Washington conference. We have been doing incredible work in the state of Washington, shoring up services and access along the entire continuum of care. We still have a long way to go but it is with the help of all these incredible advocates that we have made such tremendous progress. Lightbox link for post with description Always a pleasure to give a legislative update at...

Always a pleasure to give a legislative update at the NAMI Washington conference. We have been doing incredible work in the state of Washington, shoring up services and access along the entire continuum of care. We still have a long way to go but it is with the help of all these incredible ...advocates that we have made such tremendous progress.

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2 weeks ago

Always a pleasure to support the incredible work of Pro-choice Washington in providing equitable access to affordable, unbiased, quality abortion and reproductive Healthcare. Lightbox link for post with description Always a pleasure to support the incredible work...

Always a pleasure to support the incredible work of Pro-choice Washington in providing equitable access to affordable, unbiased, quality abortion and reproductive Healthcare.

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