Advocacy Days in Olympia – January 2026
Each January, the Washington State Legislature convenes in Olympia for its regular session. During this time, community members from across the state gather at the Capitol to advocate for policies that reflect local priorities, lived experience, and collective values.
Pacific County Voices Uniting (PCVU) participates alongside partner organizations in several advocacy days throughout the session. These days provide opportunities to learn about the legislative process, meet with lawmakers, and advocate for issues including housing, health care, disability justice, immigrant and refugee rights, Native sovereignty, voting rights, and survivor support.
Advocacy Days PCVU Is Participating In
Washington CAN Lobby Day
Monday, January 19
PCVU will be joining Washington Community Action Network (Washington CAN) for their annual Lobby Day. Community members will gather at the Capitol to meet with legislators and advocate around shared priorities, including health care access, economic justice, and criminal legal system reform.
Learn more: https://www.washingtoncan.org
OneAmerica Lobby Day
Wednesday, January 28
PCVU will also be present for OneAmerica’s Lobby Day, which focuses on advancing legislative priorities that support immigrant and refugee communities across Washington. The day centers on leadership from directly impacted communities and collective advocacy for inclusive and equitable policy.
Learn more: https://weareoneamerica.org
Native Advocacy Day (Native Day of Action)
Thursday, January 29
PCVU will be supporting and attending Native Advocacy Day, also known as Native Day of Action, a statewide day of action that brings together Tribal leaders, Native advocates, and community members to advance Native sovereignty and Native-led policy priorities at the Capitol.
The day is organized by a coalition of Native-led advocacy partners, including NAYA Action and Native Vote Washington.
Learn more:
Additional Advocacy Days & Partner Efforts
Throughout the legislative session, many coalitions and organizations host advocacy days in Olympia focused on issues such as disability justice, housing and homelessness, environmental justice, labor rights, and access to health and community-based supports. We encourage community members to explore advocacy opportunities that align with their priorities, capacity, and lived experiences.
Disability justice advocates across Washington also engage in ongoing advocacy throughout the session to advance accessibility, inclusion, and community-based solutions beyond what laws alone can address.
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day
Wednesday, January 22
Organized by the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN), this statewide advocacy day focuses on advancing immigrant and refugee rights and protections through coordinated legislative advocacy.
Learn more: https://waisn.org
Democracy Lobby Day
Friday, January 23
Hosted by the Washington Voting Justice Coalition, Democracy Lobby Day centers voting rights, election policy, and equitable access to democratic participation across the state.
Survivors Advocacy Day
Monday–Tuesday, January 26–27
Survivors Advocacy Day is organized by the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and partners. The event highlights policy issues impacting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related harms, and uplifts survivor-centered solutions.
Learn more: https://wscadv.org
Legislative Resources
If you’re interested in following the legislative session or engaging with lawmakers directly, these resources may be helpful:
Stay Connected
Participation looks different for everyone. Whether you attend in person, follow along online, or support advocacy efforts in other ways, staying informed is an important part of building community power.
Check back for updates as the legislative session continues, and follow Pacific County Voices Uniting for opportunities to learn, engage, and take action together.
Questions or interested in learning more?
Contact us at info@pcvu.org