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    Democrat

    Karen Valenzuela

  • Incumbent Karen Valenzuela is a progressive Democrat. She has been endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus, among others. Valenzuela has clear goals in mind for increasing sustainability in Thurston. Unfortunately, she has moved to privatize the custodial staff of the court house, a blow to local labor unions. Valenzuela's opponent, Independent Bud Blake, condemns the contracting of the custodial positions on his website and calls for the workers to be rehired. A great deal of Blake's focus is on the ARC jail, which is being underused and costing millions in tax money to keep open. However, Blake also has the backing of many local Republicans. We think Valenzuela is the better choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Karen Valenzuela

    Incumbent Karen Valenzuela is a progressive Democrat. She has been endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus, among others. Valenzuela has clear goals in mind for increasing sustainability in Thurston.

    Incumbent Karen Valenzuela is a progressive Democrat. She has been endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus, among others. Valenzuela has clear goals in mind for increasing sustainability in Thurston. Unfortunately, she has moved to privatize the custodial staff of the court house, a blow to local labor unions. Valenzuela's opponent, Independent Bud Blake, condemns the contracting of the custodial positions on his website and calls for the workers to be rehired. A great deal of Blake's focus is on the ARC jail, which is being underused and costing millions in tax money to keep open. However, Blake also has the backing of many local Republicans. We think Valenzuela is the better choice in this race.

    Karen Valenzuela

    Incumbent Karen Valenzuela is a progressive Democrat. She has been endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus, among others. Valenzuela has clear goals in mind for increasing sustainability in Thurston.

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Congress

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.

3rd Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Democrat

    Bob Dingethal

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  • Bob Dingethal is running for Congress because he supports a stronger middle class, equal pay for equal work, and investments in education, infrastructure, and good jobs here in the United States. Dingethal would bring more than 35 years of experience in the public, private and non-profit sector with him to Congress.

    Dingethal faces a tough race against incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler, an extremely conservative Republican. She has consistently sided with some of the most conservative members of her party on issues like health care, environmental protection, immigration reform, economic fairness. Far right Republican Michael Delavar is also challenging Herrera Beutler. Dingethal is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Bob Dingethal

    Bob Dingethal is running for Congress because he supports a stronger middle class, equal pay for equal work, and investments in education, infrastructure, and good jobs here in the United States.

    Bob Dingethal is running for Congress because he supports a stronger middle class, equal pay for equal work, and investments in education, infrastructure, and good jobs here in the United States. Dingethal would bring more than 35 years of experience in the public, private and non-profit sector with him to Congress.

    Dingethal faces a tough race against incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler, an extremely conservative Republican. She has consistently sided with some of the most conservative members of her party on issues like health care, environmental protection, immigration reform, economic fairness. Far right Republican Michael Delavar is also challenging Herrera Beutler. Dingethal is the best choice in this race.

    Bob Dingethal

    Bob Dingethal is running for Congress because he supports a stronger middle class, equal pay for equal work, and investments in education, infrastructure, and good jobs here in the United States.

    • Endorsed By: Washington State Labor Council, Vancouver Firefighters IAFF 452, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555

10th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Democrat

    Denny Heck

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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: 2023-04-05

    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.

    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.

2nd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Greg Hartman

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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

    • Endorsed By: American Federation of Teachers - WA, Washington State Labor Council, Pro-Choice Washington, Young Democrats of Washington, Pierce County Democratic Party, Thurston County Democratic Party, Pierce County Young Democrats, 2nd Legislative District Democrats

State Representative, Position #2

No Good Choices

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.

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.

19th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Dean Takko

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  • Representative Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has represented the 19th District since 2005 and serves as the Chair of the House Local Government Committee. Takko has supported bills that invested money in jobs and infrastructure. While Takko may be a moderate Democrat with a less than stellar record, he's still a much better choice than his opponent, political newcomer and Libertarian David Steenson.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dean Takko

    Representative Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has

    represented the 19th District since 2005 and serves as the Chair of the House

    Local Government Committee. Takko has supported bills that invested money in

    Representative Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has represented the 19th District since 2005 and serves as the Chair of the House Local Government Committee. Takko has supported bills that invested money in jobs and infrastructure. While Takko may be a moderate Democrat with a less than stellar record, he's still a much better choice than his opponent, political newcomer and Libertarian David Steenson.

    Dean Takko

    Representative Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has

    represented the 19th District since 2005 and serves as the Chair of the House

    Local Government Committee. Takko has supported bills that invested money in

State Representative, Position #2

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    Democrat

    Brian Blake

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  • Representative Brian Blake is currently the Chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee and has a moderate voting record. He is running against conservative Hugh Fleet, who recently moved to the area from Everett, where he ran against Rep. John McCoy in 2010 and lost. No party preference candidate Jimi O'Hagan is also running, though he does not have a viable campaign. Blake is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Brian Blake

    Representative Brian Blake is currently the Chair of the

    Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee and has a moderate voting record. He

    is running against conservative Hugh Fleet, who recently moved to the area from

    Representative Brian Blake is currently the Chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee and has a moderate voting record. He is running against conservative Hugh Fleet, who recently moved to the area from Everett, where he ran against Rep. John McCoy in 2010 and lost. No party preference candidate Jimi O'Hagan is also running, though he does not have a viable campaign. Blake is the best choice in this race.

    Brian Blake

    Representative Brian Blake is currently the Chair of the

    Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee and has a moderate voting record. He

    is running against conservative Hugh Fleet, who recently moved to the area from

20th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Michael Savoca

    Website
  • Michael Savoca is focused on getting money out of politics and reducing the influence of corporations over our political system. He also wants to reform our state's tax system to make it more progressive and provide enough funding for our schools. He is challenging conservative Republican Richard DeBolt, who has been an obstacle to progress in the state House. Savoca faces an uphill fight in this conservative district that is made more difficult because he's not accepting campaign contributions of more than $5.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Michael Savoca

    Michael Savoca is focused on getting money out of

    politics and reducing the influence of corporations over our political system.

    He also wants to reform our state's tax system to make it more progressive and

    Michael Savoca is focused on getting money out of politics and reducing the influence of corporations over our political system. He also wants to reform our state's tax system to make it more progressive and provide enough funding for our schools. He is challenging conservative Republican Richard DeBolt, who has been an obstacle to progress in the state House. Savoca faces an uphill fight in this conservative district that is made more difficult because he's not accepting campaign contributions of more than $5.

    Michael Savoca

    Michael Savoca is focused on getting money out of

    politics and reducing the influence of corporations over our political system.

    He also wants to reform our state's tax system to make it more progressive and

State Representative, Position #2

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race, as exceptionally conservative incumbent Ed Orcutt is being challenged by another conservative, John Morgan. If you are interested in running for office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority.

Ed Orcutt

There are no good choices in this race, as exceptionally

conservative incumbent Ed Orcutt is being challenged by another conservative,

John Morgan. If you are interested in running for office in the future, please

contact our friends at Progressive Majority.

22nd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Chris Reykdal

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  • Representative Chris Reykdal is a strong progressive leader on a broad range of issues. As someone who grew up poor and wants to do better for the next generation, he is fearless in his advocacy for a better world for our children. From fighting for a more progressive tax code to advocating for working families, social justice, health care, and election reforms that promote democracy, Reykdal is creative, compassionate and delivers results for his constituents. His opponent is conservative Navy veteran and software engineer Steve Owens who recently moved to Washington from Connecticut. Reykdal is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Chris Reykdal

    Representative Chris Reykdal is a strong progressive

    leader on a broad range of issues. As someone who grew up poor and wants to do

    better for the next generation, he is fearless in his advocacy for a better

    Representative Chris Reykdal is a strong progressive leader on a broad range of issues. As someone who grew up poor and wants to do better for the next generation, he is fearless in his advocacy for a better world for our children. From fighting for a more progressive tax code to advocating for working families, social justice, health care, and election reforms that promote democracy, Reykdal is creative, compassionate and delivers results for his constituents. His opponent is conservative Navy veteran and software engineer Steve Owens who recently moved to Washington from Connecticut. Reykdal is the best choice in this race.

    Chris Reykdal

    Representative Chris Reykdal is a strong progressive

    leader on a broad range of issues. As someone who grew up poor and wants to do

    better for the next generation, he is fearless in his advocacy for a better

State Representative, Position #2

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    Democrat

    Sam Hunt

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  • Representative Sam Hunt is a reliable progressive vote. He has been a strong advocate of open and fair elections, including bills he has sponsored to encourage online voter registration. Hunt has also supported increased education funding and women's health protections and opposed school testing as a basis for funding. Hunt is opposed by Franklin Edwards, who states no party preference and is not running a credible campaign. Hunt is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Sam Hunt

    Representative Sam Hunt is a reliable progressive vote.

    He has been a strong advocate of open and fair elections, including bills he has

    sponsored to encourage online voter registration. Hunt has also supported

    Representative Sam Hunt is a reliable progressive vote. He has been a strong advocate of open and fair elections, including bills he has sponsored to encourage online voter registration. Hunt has also supported increased education funding and women's health protections and opposed school testing as a basis for funding. Hunt is opposed by Franklin Edwards, who states no party preference and is not running a credible campaign. Hunt is the best choice in this race.

    Sam Hunt

    Representative Sam Hunt is a reliable progressive vote.

    He has been a strong advocate of open and fair elections, including bills he has

    sponsored to encourage online voter registration. Hunt has also supported

35th Legislative District

State Senator

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    Democrat

    Irene Bowling

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  • Irene Bowling is a Bremerton native, teacher, and small business owner challenging conservative Democrat Tim Sheldon. Bowling is a community leader with strong education credentials who will bring a much needed commitment to accountability to the seat, especially around education and the budget. Sheldon has been a consistent obstacle to progress for 22 years. He has voted to cut funding for public schools and blocked progress on issues ranging from women’s health and protecting the environment to marriage equality and transportation. Sheldon holds two elected offices at the same time so he can collect two public salaries (he serves as a Mason County Commissioner as well as a state Senator). In 2012, he switched sides to give control of the Senate to extremely conservative Republicans. A third candidate, Tea Party conservative Travis Couture, is also running against Sheldon from the extreme right. Bowling is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Irene Bowling

    Irene Bowling is a Bremerton native, teacher, and small

    business owner challenging conservative Democrat Tim Sheldon. Bowling is a

    community leader with strong education credentials who will bring a much needed

    Irene Bowling is a Bremerton native, teacher, and small business owner challenging conservative Democrat Tim Sheldon. Bowling is a community leader with strong education credentials who will bring a much needed commitment to accountability to the seat, especially around education and the budget. Sheldon has been a consistent obstacle to progress for 22 years. He has voted to cut funding for public schools and blocked progress on issues ranging from women’s health and protecting the environment to marriage equality and transportation. Sheldon holds two elected offices at the same time so he can collect two public salaries (he serves as a Mason County Commissioner as well as a state Senator). In 2012, he switched sides to give control of the Senate to extremely conservative Republicans. A third candidate, Tea Party conservative Travis Couture, is also running against Sheldon from the extreme right. Bowling is the clear choice in this race.

    Irene Bowling

    Irene Bowling is a Bremerton native, teacher, and small

    business owner challenging conservative Democrat Tim Sheldon. Bowling is a

    community leader with strong education credentials who will bring a much needed

    • Endorsed By: American Federation of Teachers - WA, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington Education Association, Young Democrats of Washington, Mason County Democrats, 35th Legislative District Democrats, 23rd Legislative District Democrats

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Kathy Haigh

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  • Rep. Kathy Haigh is a 16-year veteran of the House who has been a leader on improving our public schools. In addition, Haigh has the support of labor and reproductive freedom advocates. Her opponent, Dan Griffey, is a cookie cutter Republican who has run for office unsuccessfully multiple times before, and another opponent, Josiah Rowell, is running on a Tea Party platform. Haigh is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Kathy Haigh

    Rep. Kathy Haigh is a 16-year veteran of the House who

    has been a leader on improving our public schools. In addition, Haigh has the

    support of labor and reproductive freedom advocates.

    Her opponent, Dan

    Rep. Kathy Haigh is a 16-year veteran of the House who has been a leader on improving our public schools. In addition, Haigh has the support of labor and reproductive freedom advocates. Her opponent, Dan Griffey, is a cookie cutter Republican who has run for office unsuccessfully multiple times before, and another opponent, Josiah Rowell, is running on a Tea Party platform. Haigh is the best choice in this race.

    Kathy Haigh

    Rep. Kathy Haigh is a 16-year veteran of the House who

    has been a leader on improving our public schools. In addition, Haigh has the

    support of labor and reproductive freedom advocates.

    Her opponent, Dan

State Representative, Position #2

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    Democrat

    Tammey Newton

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  • Tammey Newton is an experienced non-profit leader and businesswoman challenging first-term Republican Drew MacEwen. Her priorities are job creation, education, and affordable college tuition. MacEwan is an obstacle to progress who supports Tim Eyman initiatives. Newton is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Tammey Newton

    Tammey Newton is an experienced non-profit leader and

    businesswoman challenging first-term Republican Drew MacEwen. Her priorities are

    job creation, education, and affordable college tuition. MacEwan is an obstacle

    Tammey Newton is an experienced non-profit leader and businesswoman challenging first-term Republican Drew MacEwen. Her priorities are job creation, education, and affordable college tuition. MacEwan is an obstacle to progress who supports Tim Eyman initiatives. Newton is the best choice in this race.

    Tammey Newton

    Tammey Newton is an experienced non-profit leader and

    businesswoman challenging first-term Republican Drew MacEwen. Her priorities are

    job creation, education, and affordable college tuition. MacEwan is an obstacle

    • Endorsed By: Progressive Majority WA, SEIU 775, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Pro-Choice Washington, Young Democrats of Washington

Thurston County

Thurston County Auditor

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    Democrat

    Mary Hall

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  • Mary Hall is a smart and innovative progressive with 16 years experience in election administration. Hall is running to ensure that all couples seeking a marriage license feel welcome and are treated equally, supports Election Day registration, and wants to increase voter participation among youth and communities of color. Hall is running unopposed.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mary Hall

    Mary Hall is a smart and innovative progressive with 16 years experience in election administration.

    Mary Hall is a smart and innovative progressive with 16 years experience in election administration. Hall is running to ensure that all couples seeking a marriage license feel welcome and are treated equally, supports Election Day registration, and wants to increase voter participation among youth and communities of color. Hall is running unopposed.

    Mary Hall

    Mary Hall is a smart and innovative progressive with 16 years experience in election administration.

Thurston County, District #3

Depending on where you live, you may have the following county races on your ballot.

Thurston County Commissioner, District #3

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    Democrat

    Karen Valenzuela

  • Incumbent Karen Valenzuela is a progressive Democrat. She has been endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus, among others. Valenzuela has clear goals in mind for increasing sustainability in Thurston. Unfortunately, she has moved to privatize the custodial staff of the court house, a blow to local labor unions. Valenzuela's opponent, Independent Bud Blake, condemns the contracting of the custodial positions on his website and calls for the workers to be rehired. A great deal of Blake's focus is on the ARC jail, which is being underused and costing millions in tax money to keep open. However, Blake also has the backing of many local Republicans. We think Valenzuela is the better choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Karen Valenzuela

    Incumbent Karen Valenzuela is a progressive Democrat. She has been endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus, among others. Valenzuela has clear goals in mind for increasing sustainability in Thurston.

    Incumbent Karen Valenzuela is a progressive Democrat. She has been endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus, among others. Valenzuela has clear goals in mind for increasing sustainability in Thurston. Unfortunately, she has moved to privatize the custodial staff of the court house, a blow to local labor unions. Valenzuela's opponent, Independent Bud Blake, condemns the contracting of the custodial positions on his website and calls for the workers to be rehired. A great deal of Blake's focus is on the ARC jail, which is being underused and costing millions in tax money to keep open. However, Blake also has the backing of many local Republicans. We think Valenzuela is the better choice in this race.

    Karen Valenzuela

    Incumbent Karen Valenzuela is a progressive Democrat. She has been endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus, among others. Valenzuela has clear goals in mind for increasing sustainability in Thurston.