Though we’re still three months away from the primary election, six months away from the general, it was endorsement time tonight at the monthly meeting of the 34th District Democrats, our area’s biggest political group. We recorded the meeting on video and will add that here later, for those interested; if you just want to cut to the chase, read on for the list of who won what, including the group’s vote not to endorse the only West Seattleite running for statewide office:

From our notes (we missed the State Treasurer decision – the official list should turn up before long on the 34th DDs’ site):

SECRETARY OF STATE: The 34th DDs declined to endorse West Seattle-residing ex-mayor Greg Nickels; Kathleen Drew won their support instead, with 61 percent of the vote. Under the rules, once someone is nominated for endorsement, there can be pro and con speakers; the anti-Nickels speaker was the 34’s county committeeman alternate, Dorsol Plants, who offered the caveat that he wasn’t really speaking against the ex-mayor, but did want people to think about the Highland Park homeless encampment that bears his name because of policies during his administration.

KING COUNTY SHERIFF: Only one candidate was nominated for endorsement, former KCSO sergeant and media liaison John Urquhart. Speaking to the group, he said it was his first legislative-district meeting, and noted that he has family in West Seattle so he’s here often. Urquhart was endorsed on a show of hands.

SUPREME COURT POS. 9: On the first ballot, neither John Ladenburg (49 percent) nor Bruce Hilyer (51 percent) won a sole endorsement; the second ballot in these cases is either dual endorsement or no endorsement – the former won with 79 percent.

STATE AUDITOR: 79 percent was also the vote share received by Craig Pridemore for this position, over state legislator Mark Miloscia.

BLOCK VOTE ENDORSEMENT TONIGHT: Endorsed in a unanimous single voice vote were candidates for Supreme Court Pos. 2 – Justice Susan Owens; Supreme Court Pos. 8 – Justice Steven Gonzalez; insurance commissioner Mike Kreidler; KC Superior Court Position 19, Bill Bowman; KC Superior Court, Pos. 40, Ken Schubert.

KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT POS. 20: No endorsement

KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, POSITION 25: Elizabeth Berns got the endorsement with 79 percent of the vote.

KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT POS. 29: After the first ballot split 48 percent for Sean O’Donnell and 52 percent for Hong Tran, it went to a second ballot and dual endorsement won with 73 percent.

KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, POSITION 46: Judy Ramseier was endorsed, also with 79 percent of the vote.

ALREADY ENDORSED LAST MONTH: As reported here in April – the block vote endorsement last month put the group on the record as supporting President Obama, Sen. Maria Cantwell, U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, governor candidate Jay Inslee, attorney general candidate Bob Ferguson, lands commissioner Peter Goldmark, State Reps. Eileen Cody and Joe Fitzgibbon.

That was it for the endorsements. One more thing – the day’s hottest topic:

MARRIAGE EQUALITY: Must be something about second Wednesdays. The 34th DDs’ February meeting was the same day as the State Legislature’s historic finalization of the marriage-equality bill (WSB coverage here); today, three months later, chair Tim Nuse drew cheers with his recapping of President Obama’s declaration of support for marriage equality hours earlier, and the president’s impending Seattle visit.

WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER: $98,000 raised at last Friday’s event, according to WS Food Bank board member Pete Spalding‘s announcement tonight.

WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER: There’s one coming up June 23, 5-7 pm, with local politicians on hand – watch the 34DDs’ website for details.

34TH DDs’ GARDEN PARTY: The date for the group’s annual fundraiser is set for August 17th at West Seattle Nursery.

The 34th District Democrats meet on second Wednesdays at The Hall at Fauntleroy.