Growing up in a working-class household, Ron understood what economic insecurity looks like for families trying to get ahead.

And for their family, it worked. Even though neither of his parents have bachelor’s degrees, both Ron and his sister do.

Then, after several years working in the private sector, Ron went on to study law at Harvard. Arriving there, he suddenly found himself navigating two very different worlds.

One shaped by factory shifts, kitchen-table budgets, and memories of backpacking across Asia with his wife on $40 a day.

The other, by Ivy League lecture halls filled with people who were preparing to shape public policy, most of which had no idea the economic reality most people face, some were even hostile towards it. 

That experience strengthened Ron’s conviction: talent and determination exist everywhere, and opportunity should never depend on where you start in life.

Today, Ron lives in North East Seattle with his family.

Like many people in District 46, Outside of work and politics, Ron is a husband, father, and his son’s soccer coach. His wife is a family physician who delivers babies, and their two boys attend Seattle Public Schools. 

The 46th District is a place where neighbors look out for each other, where people care about their community, and where civic engagement is part of daily life.

Ron believes leadership should reflect those same values.

Ron has spent years working to make Washington a place where working people can afford to live.

In 2023, Ron ran for Seattle City Council on a platform focused on housing affordability and the rising cost of living. Corporate PACs poured money into the race, outspending the labor-backed effort supporting Ron by 19 to 1. 

Even so, his campaign helped bring housing costs and economic fairness to the center of Seattle’s political conversation, an issue that continues to shape policy debates today. And, the election was decided by less than one percentage point! 

After the election, he focused on building, rondezvous, a Substack focused on breaking down complicated housing and economic policy so more people can participate in the decisions shaping their communities, which has more than 750,000 reads to date! He is also a regular guest on KUOW.

After seeing how corporate spending can shape local politics, he helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for candidates focused on affordability and economic justice.

Ron also helped build a statewide coalition of more than 60 organizations to pass one of the most ambitious housing reforms in the country in 2025. 

Working with grassroots organizers at House Our Neighbors, Ron helped raise funds for a campaign to challenge efforts by large corporations who wanted to block the Millionaires tax that now funds Seattle’s social housing program. That tax was expected to raise $50 million each year but recently brought in $130 million to fund the construction of permanently affordable homes for working families!

Frequently Asked Questions About Ron Davis
Candidate for WA State House 46th District, Pos 1

  • Ron Davis is a candidate for the Washington State House representing the 46th Legislative District in North Seattle. He is a community advocate, consultant, Harvard Law School graduate,, and lifelong believer in the idea that people who work hard and contribute to their communities should be able to build a stable life.

    Ron grew up in a working-class family and now lives in North Seattle, where he stays involved in the community through local schools, youth sports, the YMCA, and his church.

  • Ron Davis is running because the cost of housing, childcare, and everyday life is making it harder for people to build a stable, thriving life in the communities they care about.

    Ron believes Washington can address these challenges by freezing the rent in public housing, building 1.25 million homes ,  providing  universal, affordable childcare, protecting civil rights, and investing in affordable transportation.

    His campaign is focused on keeping opportunity within reach for everyone in District 46.

  • Ron Davis is running to represent Washington’s 46th Legislative District, which includes several North Seattle neighborhoods such as Green Lake, Northgate, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, Lake City, Wallingford, Wedgewood, Haller Lake, Bryant, Pinehurst, Olympic Hills, Matthews Beach, Meadowbrook, Sand Point, and surrounding communities.

  • Ron’s campaign is focused on four core priorities that address the rising cost of living:

    • Affordable Housing: Expanding housing and supporting policies that help more people afford to live in the communities they care about.

    • Universal Childcare: Making childcare accessible and affordable to everyone so working families can thrive.

    • Affordable Transportation: Investing in public transit and infrastructure that makes it easier, faster, and more affordable to get around.

    • Civil Rights Protection: Defending civil rights and democratic freedoms from federal attacks and political extremism.

  • Ron Davis grew up in a working-class family. He was born to teenage parents, his dad was a  factory worker, and put in 70 and 80 hour weeks for years as his family fought to create stability and opportunity for their family. Ron later went on to college and eventually Harvard Law School.  Today he is a community advocate, consultant, and most importantly, husband and dad. 

  • Ron’s motivation comes from his upbringing. His parents taught him that if people worked hard, contributed to their communities, and looked out for their neighbors, they should be able to build a stable life. 

  • Ron lives in Northeast Seattle with his family. He stays active in the community by supporting local schools, coaching youth sports, and participating in neighborhood activities throughout District 46.


    He believes that the promise of opportunity is broken  today, because it has been stolen by the rich and corporate interests–who never seem to think they have enough. Ron is running for office to help ensure that opportunity remains within reach for future generations.

  • To learn more about Ron’s story, priorities, and campaign, explore the sections of this website or follow the campaign for updates on social media @VoteRonDavis across all platforms. 

    You can also sign up for campaign emails to stay informed about events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the campaign.

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