Nonprofit Leader Jaelynn Scott Pitches Herself to LD37 Voters

Jaelynn Scott, executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, announced her candidacy in early March for Washington’s 37th Legislative District House seat, becoming the only Democrat to declare for the open position as of mid-April. If elected, Scott would be the first openly transgender person in the state legislature. The 37th LD includes parts of the greater Seattle area but does not directly encompass Maple Valley, making this race primarily relevant to nearby communities rather than to Maple Valley residents.