As Political Director, Ben's main areas of responsibility include candidate recruitment, assessment and endorsement input; direct mail and telephone identification in support of WSLC-endorsed candidates; assisting affiliated organizations with the development of their own membership action programs; conducting voter registration and shop steward training programs. In addition, Ben works with the WSLC's lobbying team on election-related issues, and developing grassroots involvement in the legislative arena.

Previously Ben held the position of Field Mobilization Director  working with affiliates to support and encourage the participation of individual members with many different political and legislative programs.  Since joining the WSLC in May 2006, Benjamin helped continue the success of the Council’s Labor Neighbor political program, and during the legislative session he worked on keeping individual members involved to support organized labor’s legislative priorities.

Prior to joining the WSLC, Benjamin worked on numerous political campaigns across the country, building grassroots support that often made the difference on Election Day. In 2004, he developed curriculum for the first “Campaign Management Training Program” while working as the Field Director for the State Senate Democratic Campaign Committee, and during his spare time also created several programs that were responsible for registering over 4,000 new voters and activating hundreds of volunteers in Washington state .

Raised in Northeast Washington, Benjamin currently lives in Tacoma with his wife, Sara Lowe, and their dog, Bailey.