How to contact WA Governor's office after 6 weeks of ESD claim limbo?

Yes, you can contact the Governor's Constituent Services Office at 360-902-4111. They can sometimes help move ESD claims that have been stuck in adjudication for extended periods. Make sure you have your claim ID, last 4 of SSN, and a timeline of all your attempts to contact ESD when you call. Be polite but firm about your financial hardship situation. Also send an email to constituents.leg@gov.wa.gov with the same information for a paper trail.

i tried the governors office and got nowhere. they just took my info and said theyd "escalate" but nothing happened for 2 more weeks. its all a big game they play hoping youll give up

Before you go the Governor route, have you tried contacting your state representative? That worked for me when my claim was stuck for 7 weeks. Find your rep at leg.wa.gov and email them explaining your situation. My rep's office had an unemployment specialist who intervened directly with ESD. My claim was fixed in 5 days after 7 weeks of nothing! I think legislators have special channels into ESD that regular people don't.

Have you tried using Claimyr? When my claim was stuck in adjudication hell last year I used their service at claimyr.com and they got me through to an actual ESD agent in about 15 minutes instead of spending days redialing. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. The ESD agent was able to see that my claim needed one specific document and once I submitted that, it was resolved within a week. Sometimes just getting to a real person can move things forward.

One important tip when contacting the Governor's office or your representatives: document EVERYTHING. Keep a log with dates, times, who you spoke with, and call reference numbers if they give them. This documentation becomes crucial if you need to escalate further or if you end up needing to appeal anything. Also, if your claim is in adjudication specifically because of separation issues with your employer, be prepared to provide any documentation that supports your side of the story. I've helped several people through this process, and organization makes a big difference.

My freind had the same thing happen he called the govs office they said hed get a call back in 72 hours but no one ever called lol just the usual government runaround

Just wanted to give you a bit more info about what happens when you're stuck in adjudication for 6+ weeks, based on my personal experience as someone who went through this last year and now helps others navigate the system. When your claim has been in adjudication this long, it's typically been assigned to an adjudicator but they're backed up with cases. The Governor's office (360-902-4111) can flag your claim for expedited review if you're facing immediate financial hardship like eviction. Your state representatives can do the same. But here's what most people don't realize: you need to clearly communicate that you've exhausted normal channels AND are facing imminent financial harm. They prioritize cases based on severity. If you're about to lose housing or utilities, mention that specifically. The system isn't perfect, but being strategic about how you present your situation can make a significant difference in response time. Also, check your ESD account messages and spam folder daily - sometimes they send requests for additional information that get missed, and your claim stays in limbo because they're waiting for your response.

I went through something very similar last fall - 8 weeks stuck in adjudication with no movement. What finally worked for me was a combination approach: I called the Governor's office AND contacted my state representative on the same day. The rep's office actually responded first and had a direct contact at ESD who handles legislative inquiries. One thing that really helped was creating a simple timeline document with dates of all my ESD calls, what I was told each time, and proof of my financial hardship (eviction notice, overdue bills, etc.). I sent this to both offices via email so they had everything in writing. My claim was resolved within 6 business days after being completely stalled for 2 months. Don't give up - the squeaky wheel really does get the grease with these situations. Make sure to follow up if you don't hear back within their promised timeframes. You've got this!

I'm so sorry you're going through this - I know exactly how frustrating and stressful it is when you're facing eviction and ESD just keeps giving you the runaround. One thing that worked for me when I was stuck for 5 weeks was emailing my state senator in addition to my representative. Sometimes senators have different contacts within ESD than the house reps do. You can find your senator at leg.wa.gov by entering your address. Also, when you call the Governor's office tomorrow, ask specifically to speak with someone who handles ESD escalations - not just general constituent services. There's usually a dedicated person or team for unemployment issues who understands the system better. Keep pushing and don't let them brush you off with vague promises. You shouldn't have to wait 6+ weeks for a basic adjudication decision. The fact that you're facing eviction should absolutely bump you up in priority. Document everything and stay persistent - you've got a whole community here rooting for you!

I've been following this thread as someone who went through a similar nightmare with ESD last year. After reading all these helpful responses, I wanted to add one more resource that saved me: the Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO has a hotline specifically for unemployment issues at (206) 281-8901. They have advocates who know the ESD system inside and out and can sometimes get through channels that regular folks can't access. When I called them, they walked me through exactly what information to gather before contacting elected officials, helped me write a more effective email to my representative, and even followed up with me to make sure my case got resolved. It's a free service and they really know how to navigate the bureaucracy. Also, one practical tip: when you do get through to ESD (whether through Claimyr, Governor's office intervention, or legislative help), ask them to email you a summary of what they found and what steps they're taking. This creates a paper trail and prevents your case from getting "lost" again. Good luck - keep fighting for what you're owed!

I'm really sorry you're dealing with this - 6 weeks in adjudication while facing eviction is absolutely unacceptable. Based on what others have shared here, I'd recommend hitting this from multiple angles at once. Call the Governor's office at 360-902-4111 tomorrow morning and specifically ask for ESD escalations, not general constituent services. At the same time, find your state rep and senator at leg.wa.gov and email both with your timeline of ESD contact attempts and proof of financial hardship (eviction notice, etc.). Also consider calling the Labor Council hotline at (206) 281-8901 - they can coach you on how to present your case most effectively to get priority treatment. When you do finally get through to an ESD agent (whether through these channels or Claimyr), make sure to ask them to email you a summary of what they found and what steps they're taking - this prevents your case from disappearing into the void again. You've been more than patient enough. Time to make some noise and get the help you deserve. Keep us posted on how it goes!

I've been watching this thread and wanted to add another angle that helped me when I was stuck in ESD limbo for 7 weeks last spring. In addition to all the great advice about contacting the Governor's office and your legislators, consider reaching out to local news stations - especially if you're in the Seattle area. KIRO 7, KING 5, and Q13 all have consumer advocacy segments that sometimes pick up ESD horror stories, especially when there's a clear pattern of the system failing people. I sent my story to KIRO 7's "Jesse Jones On Your Side" and while they didn't do a full segment on my case, having a media inquiry on file seemed to get ESD's attention. My claim was suddenly resolved within 48 hours of the news station contacting ESD for comment. Sometimes the threat of bad publicity is more effective than going through official channels. Also, document your financial hardship with photos if possible - screenshots of overdue bills, photos of eviction notices, etc. Visual evidence of the real-world impact of ESD's delays can be powerful when presenting your case to any of these offices. You shouldn't have to jump through all these hoops, but unfortunately that's the reality of the system right now. Stay strong and keep fighting!

I went through almost the exact same situation last year - 6.5 weeks stuck in adjudication while facing eviction. What finally broke things loose for me was a three-pronged approach that I'd recommend based on all the great advice in this thread: 1. Called the Governor's office at 360-902-4111 and specifically asked for the ESD escalation team (not general constituent services) 2. Emailed both my state rep AND senator with a detailed timeline of all my ESD contact attempts plus documentation of my financial hardship 3. Used the Labor Council hotline at (206) 281-8901 to get coaching on how to present my case most effectively The key was doing all three on the same day and being very specific about the financial hardship - I included photos of my eviction notice and past due utility bills. My claim was resolved within 4 business days after being completely stalled for over a month. One crucial tip: when you finally do get through to an actual ESD adjudicator (through whatever channel works), ask them to send you an email summary of what they found and what steps they're taking. This creates accountability and prevents your case from disappearing again. You've been more than patient enough - it's time to escalate aggressively. Don't let them brush you off with vague promises. Document everything and follow up relentlessly. You've got an entire community here rooting for you!

I'm really sorry you're going through this nightmare - I know exactly how helpless and frustrated you must feel right now. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like you have a solid multi-pronged strategy forming. One thing I'd add based on my experience helping others navigate ESD issues: when you call the Governor's office tomorrow, have your claim number, Social Security number (last 4 digits), phone number, and a brief summary of your situation written down in front of you before you dial. They'll ask for all of this upfront, and being organized will help you sound more credible and prepared. Also, when explaining your financial hardship, be very specific about timelines. Instead of just saying "facing eviction," say something like "received 3-day pay or quit notice on [date] and have until [date] before landlord can file for eviction." The more concrete and urgent you can make your situation sound, the more likely they are to prioritize your case. The fact that you've called ESD 37 times shows incredible persistence - that documentation will work in your favor when you escalate. Keep track of the exact dates/times when you contact all these offices so you can follow up systematically if needed. You've got this!