No Good Choices
Shelly Short
There are no good choices in this race between
Republican Rep. Shelly Short and Libertarian James Apker. If you are interested
in running for office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive
Majority.
There are no good choices in this race between
Republican Rep. Shelly Short and Libertarian James Apker. If you are interested
in running for office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive
Majority.
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Washington state was ranked as having the fourth most crowded classrooms in the country, making it hard for teachers to teach and students to learn. Like I-728, which was approved by voters in the 2000 election, I-1351 defines specific class size goals that would be reached over four years. It sets a goal of 15 students per teacher in K-3 grades in schools that have high rates of poverty, with higher ratios set for grades beyond third. To meet these goals, schools would have to hire 7,500 new teachers across the state.
I-591 prevents Washington state from adopting any standards for background checks that are stronger than the relatively weak requirements in our Federal law. It would maintain the loophole that allows domestic abusers and other convicted criminals to purchase firearms over the Internet or in a parking lot. The gun lobby filed Initiative 591 to confuse and distract voters from supporting universal background checks. Vote no on Initiative 591.
Initiative 594 is simple: it makes sure that anyone buying a gun in Washington state passes the same background check, no matter where they buy the gun and no matter whom they buy it from. It closes the loophole in our law that allows criminals, domestic abusers and other dangerous people to buy guns from strangers – in parking lots, on the Internet, and at gun shows – with no questions asked.
Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that marijuana is not a farm product eligible for tax breaks like wheat or dairy. The uncontroversial Senate Bill 6505 passed the legislature 112 to 42. Vote to "maintain" this measure.
This is another Eyman advisory vote. An overwhelming majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that federally recognized Native American tribes must follow the same tax rules as state and local governments when it comes to privately leasing land that is owned exclusively by the tribe. The uncontroversial House Bill 1287 passed the legislature 93 to 44. Vote to "maintain" this measure.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
The only candidates in this race are conservative Republicans who are out of step with mainstream values on many issues. Nevertheless, Dan Newhouse is the better choice in this race.
The only candidates in this race are conservative Republicans who are out of step with mainstream values on many issues. Nevertheless, Dan Newhouse is the better choice in this race.
Joe Pakootas is a community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council.
Joe Pakootas is a community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council.
There are no good choices in this race between
Republican Senator Brian Dansel and Republican Tony Booth, though our partners at SEIU 1199NW endorsed Dansel because he is good on some labor issues. If you are interested
There are no good choices in this race between
Republican Rep. Shelly Short and Libertarian James Apker. If you are interested
in running for office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive
Majority.
There are no good choices in this race between
Republicans Rep. Joel Kretz and Ronnie Rae. If you are interested in running for
office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority.
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.
There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Roger Trainor is challenging conservative incumbent Vicki Horton. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.
Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state.
Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state.
Mary Wissink is the clear choice in this race. Her 26 years of experience working in the court system gives her the ability to hit the ground running to make the Clerk's office more efficient and accessible to the public.
Mary Wissink is the clear choice in this race. Her 26 years of experience working in the court system gives her the ability to hit the ground running to make the Clerk's office more efficient and accessible to the public.
Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane.
Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane.
There are no good choices in this race. Republican Doug Orr is challenging incumbent Republican Ozzie Knezovich. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.
Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.
Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.
After serving as a trial court judge on the King County Superior Court for 14 years, Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to fill a vacancy on the court. Justice Yu is the first Asian American and first member of the LGBT community to serve on the state Supreme Court.
After serving as a trial court judge on the King County Superior Court for 14 years, Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to fill a vacancy on the court. Justice Yu is the first Asian American and first member of the LGBT community to serve on the state Supreme Court.
Mary Fairhurst, who recently won a multi-year battle with cancer, is running unopposed for her third term on the Supreme Court. Fairhurst was the second woman, first public sector lawyer, and youngest attorney to serve as the President of the Washington State Bar Association.
Mary Fairhurst, who recently won a multi-year battle with cancer, is running unopposed for her third term on the Supreme Court. Fairhurst was the second woman, first public sector lawyer, and youngest attorney to serve as the President of the Washington State Bar Association.
Charles Johnson is the most senior member of the Washington state Supreme Court, having spent 24 years protecting individual rights, ensuring government accountability, and working to ensure those who are less privileged have equal opportunities to succeed.
Charles Johnson is the most senior member of the Washington state Supreme Court, having spent 24 years protecting individual rights, ensuring government accountability, and working to ensure those who are less privileged have equal opportunities to succeed.
Debra Stephens was elected to the state Supreme Court in 2008 after many years in public service. She spent a decade serving students on the school board and mentored at-risk high school students as well as students at Gonzaga University.
Debra Stephens was elected to the state Supreme Court in 2008 after many years in public service. She spent a decade serving students on the school board and mentored at-risk high school students as well as students at Gonzaga University.
Chris Bugbee is the best choice in this race. He is a long time local criminal defense attorney and prosecutor.
Chris Bugbee is the best choice in this race. He is a long time local criminal defense attorney and prosecutor.
Judge Greg Tripp is the best choice in this race. He was recently honored as Judge of the year for his work on restorative justice. His opponent,Richard Reierson, does not appear to be running a campaign.
Judge Greg Tripp is the best choice in this race. He was recently honored as Judge of the year for his work on restorative justice. His opponent,Richard Reierson, does not appear to be running a campaign.
Aimee Maurer is the clear choice in this race. A former County Prosecutor and current lawyer in Spokane, she has received broad support in the community.
Aimee Maurer is the clear choice in this race. A former County Prosecutor and current lawyer in Spokane, she has received broad support in the community.
Most progressives are supporting Timothy D. Trageser in this race. He has more than 25 years of experience as a lawyer both as a public defender and in private practice. He would bring needed change to the District Court. His opponent, Richard M.
Most progressives are supporting Timothy D. Trageser in this race. He has more than 25 years of experience as a lawyer both as a public defender and in private practice. He would bring needed change to the District Court. His opponent, Richard M.
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
This is local government at its best. The street levy would refinance old debt from the 2004 street bond to free up an additional $25 million dollars a year to continue to fix our streets in Spokane. Through this smart refinance we pay the same property taxes but get an extra 20 years of road improvements. Vote yes if you want to make Spokane a safer place to walk, bike, and drive.
The proposed parks bond would retire and refinance old higher interest park bonds and the savings would free up $65 million to repair and improve Riverfront Park at no increase in our property taxes. While still a beautiful park in the center of Spokane, Riverfront Park hasn't had any major improvements since Expo 74. Vote yes to bring this park into the 21st Century.