Support is growing in the seven-way primary race for the 36th district house seat vacated by State Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson, D-Seattle.

This week 36th District House seat candidate Brett Phillips (D-Seattle) received the sole endorsements of the Sierra Club and Cascade Bicycle Club, thus further expanding his broad base of support and growing list of endorsements. The outspoken environmental organization and cycling group joins a slew of business, labor, and environmentalists uniting behind Phillips’ campaign to replace retiring 36th district state representative Mary Lou Dickerson.

“As an avid cyclist and long-time environmentalist, I am honored by the endorsement of the Sierra Club and Cascade Bicycle Club,” says Phillips. “If elected, I will work hard to help preserve our natural spaces, invest in green jobs and technology, promote alternative transportation strategies and ensure that our air and water stay clean for future generations.”

And following Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire's sole endorsement of Ballardite Noel Frame, SEIU Healthcare 775NW also came out in support of Frame.

SEIU Healthcare 775NW is the state’s largest union local representing more than 40,000 long-term care workers across the state.

“We believe Noel would be an effective champion for new revenue to ensure a safety net that includes quality long-term care for seniors and people with disabilities,” said SEIU Healthcare 775NW Vice Presidents Adam Glickman in a statement. “Noel is the kind of leader we need in Olympia to fight for working families.”

“I am deeply grateful for the support of the home care workers of SEIU Healthcare 775NW. For me and my family, the important work of home care workers is personal," said Frame in response to the endorsement. "My grandmother is 95 years old and has in-home care in California. These long-term care workers provide our family great confidence and peace knowing our grandmother is able to live in her own home surrounded by the comforts and reminders of her well lived life. Thanks to these highly-trained, professional caregivers, we know that she is safe, secure, and well cared for. I am proud to have received their support.”