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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. He hopes to streamline the allotment of existing tax revenue into projects, rather than engage in any new taxation measures.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Rick Talbert
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. He hopes to streamline the allotment of existing tax revenue into projects, rather than engage in any new taxation measures.Rick Talbert
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.
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Congress
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
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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. A former State Senator, he worked as a business consultant and economic development official before becoming a legislator. Kilmer is being challenged by conservative Republican Marty McClendon, whom he soundly defeated in a 2010 state Senate race, and Green Party candidate Douglas Milholland. Milholland is running on a campaign of environmentalism and nonviolence. Kilmer’s experience and ability to work across the aisle on behalf of the district make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Derek Kilmer
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. A former State Senator, he worked as a business consultant and economic development official before becoming a legislator. Kilmer is being challenged by conservative Republican Marty McClendon, whom he soundly defeated in a 2010 state Senate race, and Green Party candidate Douglas Milholland. Milholland is running on a campaign of environmentalism and nonviolence. Kilmer’s experience and ability to work across the aisle on behalf of the district make him the best choice in this race.Derek Kilmer
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.
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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. With a strong commitment to progressive values on issues such as immigration reform, protecting safe and legal access to abortion, and fully funding education, Ritchie would be a welcome change to the district.
Conservative Republican Dave Reichert has yet to sponsor one piece of legislation that has been passed into law and is an ineffective representative for the district. Ritchie deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05Jason Ritchie
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. With a strong commitment to progressive values on issues such as immigration reform, protecting safe and legal access to abortion, and fully funding education, Ritchie would be a welcome change to the district.
Conservative Republican Dave Reichert has yet to sponsor one piece of legislation that has been passed into law and is an ineffective representative for the district. Ritchie deserves your vote.Jason Ritchie
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.
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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. As a Congressman for the last two years, he has fought to make college more affordable, worked to lower healthcare costs, ensure veterans get the benefits they deserve, and create middle class jobs.
Heck is being challenged by Republican Joyce McDonald, a Pierce County Councilwoman, former state legislator, and former Republican Party official. Other candidates include Independent Jennifer Gigi Ferguson, who is conservative on social issues, including women’s health protections, and is not running a competitive campaign, as well as Human Rights Party member Sam Wright. Heck’s track record, experience, and values make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Denny Heck
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. As a Congressman for the last two years, he has fought to make college more affordable, worked to lower healthcare costs, ensure veterans get the benefits they deserve, and create middle class jobs.
Heck is being challenged by Republican Joyce McDonald, a Pierce County Councilwoman, former state legislator, and former Republican Party official. Other candidates include Independent Jennifer Gigi Ferguson, who is conservative on social issues, including women’s health protections, and is not running a competitive campaign, as well as Human Rights Party member Sam Wright. Heck’s track record, experience, and values make him the best choice in this race.Denny Heck
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.
Legislative Races
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot.
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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 fund education, invest in infrastructure, and save our state parks. He's running against conservative Republican Graham Hunt. Hartman is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Greg Hartman
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 fund education, invest in infrastructure, and save our state parks. He's running against conservative Republican Graham Hunt. Hartman is the best choice in this race.Greg Hartman
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
No Good Choices
J.T. Wilcox
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.
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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 where she led the passage of a bipartisan bill to expand health coverage to kids. She is committed to reducing class sizes, funding early learning, and expanding college opportunities at Pierce College and UW Tacoma. Morrell's opponent, Republican Melanie Stambaugh, is a young life coach who recently graduated from the University of Washington School of Business. Morell's experience and proven ability to get things done make her the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Dawn Morrell
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 where she led the passage of a bipartisan bill to expand health coverage to kids. She is committed to reducing class sizes, funding early learning, and expanding college opportunities at Pierce College and UW Tacoma. Morrell's opponent, Republican Melanie Stambaugh, is a young life coach who recently graduated from the University of Washington School of Business. Morell's experience and proven ability to get things done make her the best choice in this race.Dawn Morrell
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
No Good Choices
Eric Renz
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-
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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 opponent Sen. Jan Angel's attempt to kill funding for homelessness housing. Unfortunately, Angel has done more to help the corporate donors that fund her campaign than the people of the 26th District. Arbogast would be a much better choice to represent the district.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Judy Arbogast
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 opponent Sen. Jan Angel's attempt to kill funding for homelessness housing. Unfortunately, Angel has done more to help the corporate donors that fund her campaign than the people of the 26th District. Arbogast would be a much better choice to represent the district.Judy Arbogast
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
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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, Schlicher is particularly well-qualified to expand access to health care and fight for healthier communities. Schlicher will focus on creating jobs, supporting mental health services, and increasing government transparency, particularly in the budget. Schlicher serves on several boards dedicated to advocacy for patient health and is also active in the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church. One of his two Republican opponents, Bill Scheidler, is not running an effective campaign. Republican Jesse Young was appointed to the seat earlier this year after Jan Angel won the Senate seat. In his first year in office, Young voted against funding for improvements for the Bremerton ferry terminal and important repairs to six ferries that serve the 26th District. Schlicher is the best choice to represent the 26th District.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Nathan Schlicher
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, Schlicher is particularly well-qualified to expand access to health care and fight for healthier communities. Schlicher will focus on creating jobs, supporting mental health services, and increasing government transparency, particularly in the budget. Schlicher serves on several boards dedicated to advocacy for patient health and is also active in the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church. One of his two Republican opponents, Bill Scheidler, is not running an effective campaign. Republican Jesse Young was appointed to the seat earlier this year after Jan Angel won the Senate seat. In his first year in office, Young voted against funding for improvements for the Bremerton ferry terminal and important repairs to six ferries that serve the 26th District. Schlicher is the best choice to represent the 26th District.Nathan Schlicher
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,
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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 education, sponsoring Apple Health Care for Kids, and reducing property taxes for low-income seniors. His opponent, Republican Michelle Caldier, is a political newcomer, foster mom and dentist who advocated for Medicaid funding for low-income dental patients. However, she has refused to support the funding necessary to help our schools and move our state forward. Seaquist is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Larry Seaquist
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 education, sponsoring Apple Health Care for Kids, and reducing property taxes for low-income seniors. His opponent, Republican Michelle Caldier, is a political newcomer, foster mom and dentist who advocated for Medicaid funding for low-income dental patients. However, she has refused to support the funding necessary to help our schools and move our state forward. Seaquist is the best choice in this race.Larry Seaquist
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
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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 serve openly in the state Legislature and helped pass marriage equality. Jinkins also sponsored bills to improve education funding and secured funding for a new low-income health clinic in Hilltop. Her opponents, Republican Rodger Deskins and No Party Preference Robert Hill, are not running competitive campaigns. Jinkins has earned another two years in the House.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Laurie Jinkins
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 serve openly in the state Legislature and helped pass marriage equality. Jinkins also sponsored bills to improve education funding and secured funding for a new low-income health clinic in Hilltop. Her opponents, Republican Rodger Deskins and No Party Preference Robert Hill, are not running competitive campaigns. Jinkins has earned another two years in the House.Laurie Jinkins
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
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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 siblings at age 13 when his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed. His supporters tout his ability to get things accomplished and work with people. Fey's opponents, Republican Steven T. Cook and Farmer Party member Micah J. Anderson, are not running competitive campaigns. Fey is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Jake Fey
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 siblings at age 13 when his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed. His supporters tout his ability to get things accomplished and work with people. Fey's opponents, Republican Steven T. Cook and Farmer Party member Micah J. Anderson, are not running competitive campaigns. Fey is the best choice in this race.Jake Fey
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
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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 range of advocates to work together to protect our quality of life. Outside the legislature, Green is a registered nurse dedicated to caring for mentally ill adults and children. She would be a significant leader in the Senate.
Incumbent O’Ban was an extremely conservative first-term House member who was appointed to this seat last year when Sen. Mike Carrell passed away. He led the fight to block marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in Washington. O'Ban also opposes access to safe and legal abortion. He has voted to cut funding for schools and to protect corporate tax loopholes. Tami Green's leadership, values, and priorities make her the best choice for the 28th district.Last updated: 2023-04-05Tami Green
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 range of advocates to work together to protect our quality of life. Outside the legislature, Green is a registered nurse dedicated to caring for mentally ill adults and children. She would be a significant leader in the Senate.
Incumbent O’Ban was an extremely conservative first-term House member who was appointed to this seat last year when Sen. Mike Carrell passed away. He led the fight to block marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in Washington. O'Ban also opposes access to safe and legal abortion. He has voted to cut funding for schools and to protect corporate tax loopholes. Tami Green's leadership, values, and priorities make her the best choice for the 28th district.Tami Green
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
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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 a Pierce County Lifetime Achievement award for her 36 years as a credit union banker, from which she is now retired. Her opponent, Dick Muri, is a far-right conservative who was appointed to fill the seat of Steve O'Ban when he was moved up to the Senate. Moss's community leadership make her the best candidate in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mary Moss
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 a Pierce County Lifetime Achievement award for her 36 years as a credit union banker, from which she is now retired. Her opponent, Dick Muri, is a far-right conservative who was appointed to fill the seat of Steve O'Ban when he was moved up to the Senate. Moss's community leadership make her the best candidate in this race.Mary Moss
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
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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 building and transparency, Kilduff will be a great asset for our state's education crisis. Kilduff faces a tough primary with two Republican opponents, an Independent, and a Democratic challenger. In particular, Democrat John Connelly has received support from labor unions and is a strong progressive who will fight for working families. Additionally, Kilduff's opponents include conservative Paul Wagemann who ran for this seat and lost in 2010 and 2012; Republican Monique Trudnowski, a restaurant owner with close ties to the special interest restaurant association; and Independent Kevin Heiderich who is not running a competitive campaign. Due to her solid grasp of the law, dedication to serving the people over special interests, and background in education, Kilduff is the best candidate in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Christine Kilduff
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 building and transparency, Kilduff will be a great asset for our state's education crisis. Kilduff faces a tough primary with two Republican opponents, an Independent, and a Democratic challenger. In particular, Democrat John Connelly has received support from labor unions and is a strong progressive who will fight for working families. Additionally, Kilduff's opponents include conservative Paul Wagemann who ran for this seat and lost in 2010 and 2012; Republican Monique Trudnowski, a restaurant owner with close ties to the special interest restaurant association; and Independent Kevin Heiderich who is not running a competitive campaign. Due to her solid grasp of the law, dedication to serving the people over special interests, and background in education, Kilduff is the best candidate in this race.Christine Kilduff
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
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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 Harder, is a social conservative and perpetual candidate who is not running a competitive campaign. Conway is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Steve Conway
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 Harder, is a social conservative and perpetual candidate who is not running a competitive campaign. Conway is the best choice in this race.Steve Conway
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
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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. He also passed a law to help tribal members regain footing after being convicted of over-fishing crimes. Sawyer is studying law and currently works as a law clerk at Sadler Ladenburg in Tacoma. His opponent, moderate Republican Jason Bergstorm, says he is running to fix the state's mental health crisis, though he has not proposed concrete solutions for how to do so. Sawyer's proven record and advocacy for the most vulnerable make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
David Sawyer
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. He also passed a law to help tribal members regain footing after being convicted of over-fishing crimes. Sawyer is studying law and currently works as a law clerk at Sadler Ladenburg in Tacoma. His opponent, moderate Republican Jason Bergstorm, says he is running to fix the state's mental health crisis, though he has not proposed concrete solutions for how to do so. Sawyer's proven record and advocacy for the most vulnerable make him the best choice in this race.David Sawyer
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.
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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 influence in Olympia. While he is not the most progressive legislator, he is good on working families issues and deserves another term.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Steve Kirby
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 influence in Olympia. While he is not the most progressive legislator, he is good on working families issues and deserves another term.Steve Kirby
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
No Good Choices
If you are interested in running for office in this district in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.
Pam Roach
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
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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 open after Cathy Dalquist decided to challenge Pam Roach for Senate. Two other candidates, Republican Drew Stokesbary and Independent Democrat Jonathon Dunn, do not bring the breadth of experience to this race that Sando does.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mike Sando
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 open after Cathy Dalquist decided to challenge Pam Roach for Senate. Two other candidates, Republican Drew Stokesbary and Independent Democrat Jonathon Dunn, do not bring the breadth of experience to this race that Sando does.Mike Sando
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
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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. He also voted against marriage equality and as Chair of the Public Safety committee didn't allow a vote on marijuana legalization. Unfortunately, Hurst's opponent, Independent Republican Phil Fortunato, is not running a competitive campaign. Hurst is a better choice in this race between conservative candidates.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Christopher Hurst
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. He also voted against marriage equality and as Chair of the Public Safety committee didn't allow a vote on marijuana legalization. Unfortunately, Hurst's opponent, Independent Republican Phil Fortunato, is not running a competitive campaign. Hurst is a better choice in this race between conservative candidates.Christopher Hurst
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.
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Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010. As Prosecutor, he formed Elder Fraud and Identity Theft teams to prosecute targeted scams against the elderly, as well as successfully having advocated for stronger penalties against drunk drivers and other violent offenders. He is a strong candidate running unopposed.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mark Lindquist
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. As Prosecutor, he formed Elder Fraud and Identity Theft teams to prosecute targeted scams against the elderly, as well as successfully having advocated for stronger penalties against drunk drivers and other violent offenders. He is a strong candidate running unopposed.Mark Lindquist
Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010.
County Council District Races
Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.
No Good Choices
Dan Roach
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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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. He hopes to streamline the allotment of existing tax revenue into projects, rather than engage in any new taxation measures.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Rick Talbert
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. He hopes to streamline the allotment of existing tax revenue into projects, rather than engage in any new taxation measures.Rick Talbert
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.
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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. He emphasizes conservation efforts for the region, having tripled the size of the Gig Harbor's parks and open spaces while on the City Council. As a Board Member for Pierce Transit, Young fought to minimize cuts to public transportation options for Pierce County citizens.
Young is challenging conservative Stanley Flemming, who was first elected in 2010. Flemming recently moved to Gig Harbor to run for re-election after redistricting placed his house in University Place into a different district. In 2012, Flemming ran against Denny Heck for the U.S. House of Representatives and lost badly after campaigning on a platform of repealing the Affordable Care Act. Flemming’s congressional campaign also struggled with allegations of financial improprieties after taking out a large, legally questionable loan from a company in California. Derek Young is the clear choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Derek Young
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. He emphasizes conservation efforts for the region, having tripled the size of the Gig Harbor's parks and open spaces while on the City Council. As a Board Member for Pierce Transit, Young fought to minimize cuts to public transportation options for Pierce County citizens.
Young is challenging conservative Stanley Flemming, who was first elected in 2010. Flemming recently moved to Gig Harbor to run for re-election after redistricting placed his house in University Place into a different district. In 2012, Flemming ran against Denny Heck for the U.S. House of Representatives and lost badly after campaigning on a platform of repealing the Affordable Care Act. Flemming’s congressional campaign also struggled with allegations of financial improprieties after taking out a large, legally questionable loan from a company in California. Derek Young is the clear choice in this race.Derek Young
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.