There are no good choices in this race. Republican Dan Roach is running unopposed for re-election. If you are interested in running for office in the future please contact our friends at Progressive Majority
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Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term.
Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term.
Jason Ritchie is a rising star who is running an energetic campaign to defeat incumbent Dave Reichert. Ritchie started a business remodeling homes for the disabled after his father had a stroke and suffered from limited mobility.
Jason Ritchie is a rising star who is running an energetic campaign to defeat incumbent Dave Reichert. Ritchie started a business remodeling homes for the disabled after his father had a stroke and suffered from limited mobility.
Denny Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sector, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder.
Denny Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sector, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot.
Greg Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and
firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the
devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As such, his priorities are to fully
Greg Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and
firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the
devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As such, his priorities are to fully
There are no good choices in this race. Conservative
Republican J.T. Wilcox is only opposed by Libertarian Steven Nielson and
Marijuana Party candidate Rick Payne. If you are interested in running for
office in the future, see our friends at Progressive Majority.
Dawn Morrell is a nurse and health care advocate who
fought for mental health care to be integrated into standard health care. Before
winning her seat two years ago, Morrell previously served in the legislature
Dawn Morrell is a nurse and health care advocate who
fought for mental health care to be integrated into standard health care. Before
winning her seat two years ago, Morrell previously served in the legislature
There is no good choices in this race. Eric Renz is a
Puyallup Democrat who leads adult education ministries at First Presbyterian
Church of Puyallup. He is not running a very competitive campaign against far-
Judy Arbogast is a longtime education advocate who spent
decades as a teacher at the South Kitsap School District. She promises to fight
for education funding and help fix the dysfunction of the Senate, such as her
Judy Arbogast is a longtime education advocate who spent
decades as a teacher at the South Kitsap School District. She promises to fight
for education funding and help fix the dysfunction of the Senate, such as her
Nathan Schlicher is a doctor, a leader of government
transparency, and was an effective champion of the 26th while serving his
appointment in the Senate in 2013. As an emergency room doctor and an attorney,
Nathan Schlicher is a doctor, a leader of government
transparency, and was an effective champion of the 26th while serving his
appointment in the Senate in 2013. As an emergency room doctor and an attorney,
Representative Larry Seaquist is a moderate Democrat who
chairs the Higher Education Committee. Seaquist has passed significant reforms
through bipartisian compromises, including preventing some cuts to higher
Representative Larry Seaquist is a moderate Democrat who
chairs the Higher Education Committee. Seaquist has passed significant reforms
through bipartisian compromises, including preventing some cuts to higher
Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and
effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women,
equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to
Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and
effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women,
equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to
Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader
on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in
Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger
Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader
on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in
Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger
Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in
the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for
the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad
Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in
the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for
the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad
Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five
years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations
that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received
Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five
years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations
that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received
Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general
who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for
her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus
Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general
who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for
her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus
Steve Conway is a skilled negotiator and respected
leader in the Senate. He has been endorsed by advocates for workers, the
environment, social justice, and reproductive choice. His opponent, Terry
Steve Conway is a skilled negotiator and respected
leader in the Senate. He has been endorsed by advocates for workers, the
environment, social justice, and reproductive choice. His opponent, Terry
David Sawyer has long been an advocate for the most
vulnerable when it comes to housing, including this past legislative session
when he co-sponsored a bill to fill a vital state funding need for the homeless.
David Sawyer has long been an advocate for the most
vulnerable when it comes to housing, including this past legislative session
when he co-sponsored a bill to fill a vital state funding need for the homeless.
Representative Steve Kirby is the 6-term incumbent for
the 29th District who is running unopposed for reelection. He is the Chair of
the Businesses and Financial Services Committee and wields considerable
Representative Steve Kirby is the 6-term incumbent for
the 29th District who is running unopposed for reelection. He is the Chair of
the Businesses and Financial Services Committee and wields considerable
There are no good candidates in this race. Pam Roach is
extremely conservative and very volatile. She has been banned from her caucus
for abusing fellow legislators and has been censured for abusing staff. She
Mike Sando is a teacher in Enumclaw who serves on the
Enumclaw Planning Commission and City Council. As a teacher, he says he is
committed to ensuring Washington's public schools are fully-funded. This seat is
Mike Sando is a teacher in Enumclaw who serves on the
Enumclaw Planning Commission and City Council. As a teacher, he says he is
committed to ensuring Washington's public schools are fully-funded. This seat is
Representative Christopher Hurst calls himself an
"independent Democrat" to broadcast his conservative values. Hurst has a
rather conservative voting record on environmental issues, transit, and taxes.
Representative Christopher Hurst calls himself an
"independent Democrat" to broadcast his conservative values. Hurst has a
rather conservative voting record on environmental issues, transit, and taxes.
Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010.
Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010.
Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.
There are no good choices in this race. Republican Dan Roach is running unopposed for re-election. If you are interested in running for office in the future please contact our friends at Progressive Majority
Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has done Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. From 2002 to 2009, he was elected to the Tacoma City Council. He served as the president of the Small Business Incubator as well as the East Tacoma Home and Industry Council.
Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has done Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. From 2002 to 2009, he was elected to the Tacoma City Council. He served as the president of the Small Business Incubator as well as the East Tacoma Home and Industry Council.
Derek Young is a four-term Gig Harbor City Council member and small business owner. He wants to improve the county’s mental health and public safety services and has been an advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights.
Derek Young is a four-term Gig Harbor City Council member and small business owner. He wants to improve the county’s mental health and public safety services and has been an advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights.
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