Kirsten Harris-Talley (born 1979)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 37th legislative district.
[8] She would run a progressive social justice oriented campaign, advocating for universal healthcare and childcare, green infrastructure, and auditing the Washington State Department of Corrections.
[12] While in office, she sponsored and helped pass legislation focused on police reform and reproductive access with doulas.
[13][14] In 2022, Harris-Talley announced she would not seek reelection, citing a toxic work place in the legislature and the process surrounding the vote on HB 2037, which would modify the standard for use of force by police officers.
[14] In 2016, Harris-Talley worked with No New Youth Jail, a youth-led abolitionist movement, and on a campaign to “Block the Bunker”, opposing the proposed North Seattle Police Precinct.