

"A port of the future"
I’m asking for 4 more years so we can continue the fight and create a port of the future!

About Sam
In 2023, Sam became the President of the Port Commission, this made him the first person of color to serve as President in the port’s 111 year history.
First elected port commissioner in 2019
A Legislative Assistant to a State Senator & a Congressman
Former founder & CEO of Seven Seas Export
Political appointee in the Obama Administration.

Economic Growth
The Port of Seattle is the largest public sector economic development agency in the region. Our job is to create opportunities and good paying jobs. I am committed to ensuring that we continue to promote economic growth–especially for small and minority businesses and workers.

Sustainability
Our goal as a port should be to become the greenest port in North America. In order to do this, we must become more aggressive in pursuing sustainable practices and new technology. We are well on our way to doing this.

End Human Trafficking
The State of Washington has the 8th highest call volumes to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. As a port, we must continue to implement programs and policies that stop human trafficking.
Endorsements
State-wide Elected Officials
Attorney General Bob Ferguson
State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti
Governor Gary Locke (Retired)
Port Commissioners
Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins
Seattle Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed
SeattleCommissioner Toshiko Hasegawa
Tacoma Commissioner Kristin Ang
Tacoma Commissioner Deanna Keller
Mayors
Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell
Mayor of Bellevue Lynne Robinson
Mayor of Redmond Angela BirnayMayor of Renton Armondo Pavone
Mayor of Seatac Jake Simpson
Councilmembers
King County Council, Rod Dembowski
King County Council, Girmay Zahilay
King County Council, Sarah Perry
King County Council, Dave Upthegrove
Seattle City Council, Dan Strauss
Seattle City Council Member Andrew Lewis
Seattle City Council, Teresa Mosqueda
Bellevue City Council, Janice Zahn
Bellevue City Council, Jeremy Barksadale
Burien City Council, Kevin Schilling
Kirkland City Council, Kelli Curtis
Kirkland City Council, Neal Black
Kirkland City Council, Amy Falcone
Kirkland City Council, Jon Pascal
Redmond City Council, Vanessa Kritzer
Renton City Council, Ed Prince
Seatac City Council, Peter Kwon
Tukwila City Council, Cynthia Delostrinos
Members of Congress
Congresswoman Suzan Delbene
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland
Unions
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 19
Seattle Building Trades Union
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
LiUNA Local Laborers 242
Northwest Carpenters Union
Advocacy Organizations
Washington Conservation Action
State Senators
State Senator Bob Hasegawa
State Senator Claire Wilson
State Senator Noel Frame
State Senator Lisa Wellman
State Senator Joe Nguyen
State Senator Javier Valdez
State Senator Claudia Kauffman
State Senator Patty Kuderer
State House of Representatives
Representative David Hackney
Representative Sharlett Mena
Representative Kristine Reeves
Representative Jamila Taylor
Representative Cindy Ryu
Representative Julie Reed
Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos
Representative Chipalo Street
Representative Debra Lekanoff



Recent news

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Port Commission President Sam Cho aims to re-engage international trade partners
Cho is eyeing opportunities in offshore wind, artificial intelligence and automation as he plans trips to re-connect with sister ports and markets in Southest Asia, Europe and the Midwest.

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Sam Cho is one of Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region.
When King County voters elected Sam Cho to the Seattle Port Commission at age 29, he became the youngest commissioner in the Port’s 111-year history.

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Kirkland’s Cho Takes Helm on Port of Seattle Commission
The Port of Seattle Commission on Tuesday confirmed Commissioner Sam Cho as its new president. The 32-year-old Kirkland resident is the first commission president of color and the youngest president in the port’s 111-year history.

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The Most Influential People in Seattle Sports, Travel, and Recreation
The transport of goods and people runs through Port of Seattle, which manages Sea-Tac and the city’s shipping area.

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Sam Cho, sworn in as Port of Seattle’s only minority commissioner, voices concern about immigration and border policies
U.S.-Iran tensions, Australian wildfires and climate catastrophe all got airtime at newly elected Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho’s first meeting Tuesday.

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From unknown to Port Commissioner—How and why Cho won big in the election
Several months ago, when candidate Sam Cho’s name was mentioned, people likely responded, “Sam who?”