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John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive Aaron Reardon. Lovick spent nine years in the state legislature representing the 44th District, five of those years as Speaker Pro-Tem. He was elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007 and successfully merged the County Jail with the Sheriff’s Office.
Republican Carolyn Eslick, the current Mayor of Sultan, is challenging Lovick. She has a conservative record and opposes raising the minimum wage. Whoever wins the Executive position in the General Election will be up for reelection again in 2015, when a candidate will be elected to a full four-year term. While Lovick angered many progressives with his vocal support of the new Boeing contract, he is still the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05John Lovick
John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive Aaron Reardon.
John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive Aaron Reardon. Lovick spent nine years in the state legislature representing the 44th District, five of those years as Speaker Pro-Tem. He was elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007 and successfully merged the County Jail with the Sheriff’s Office.
Republican Carolyn Eslick, the current Mayor of Sultan, is challenging Lovick. She has a conservative record and opposes raising the minimum wage. Whoever wins the Executive position in the General Election will be up for reelection again in 2015, when a candidate will be elected to a full four-year term. While Lovick angered many progressives with his vocal support of the new Boeing contract, he is still the best choice in this race.John Lovick
John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive Aaron Reardon.
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VOTE YES
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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. Some progressives oppose I-1351 because it is expensive, does not include a funding source, and could preclude other important investments. We are recommending a yes vote to send a strong message to the legislature to fully fund education.Last updated: 2023-04-05Washington 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. Some progressives oppose I-1351 because it is expensive, does not include a funding source, and could preclude other important investments. We are recommending a yes vote to send a strong message to the legislature to fully fund education.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. Some progressives oppose I-1351 because it is expensive, does not include a funding source, and could preclude other important investments. We are recommending a yes vote to send a strong message to the legislature to fully fund education.
Vote YES for smaller class sizes
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.
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VOTE NO
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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.Last updated: 2023-04-05I-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.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.
Vote NO on I-591
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.
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VOTE YES
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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.
Criminal and public safety background checks dramatically reduce dangerous people’s access to guns. Supporters gathered more than 345,000 signatures to place this common sense proposal on the ballot after the legislature failed to act. Please vote yes on I-594 and ensure that we close the private gun sales loophole and help save lives.Last updated: 2023-04-05Initiative 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.
Criminal and public safety background checks dramatically reduce dangerous people’s access to guns. Supporters gathered more than 345,000 signatures to place this common sense proposal on the ballot after the legislature failed to act. Please vote yes on I-594 and ensure that we close the private gun sales loophole and help save lives.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.
Criminal and public safety background checks dramatically reduce dangerous people’s access to guns. Supporters gathered more than 345,000 signatures to place this common sense proposal on the ballot after the legislature failed to act. Please vote yes on I-594 and ensure that we close the private gun sales loophole and help save lives.Vote YES on I-594 – Universal Background Checks
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.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote MAINTAINED on Statewide Advisory Ballot Measure #8
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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.Last updated: 2023-04-05Thanks 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.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.
Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 8
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.
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VOTE MAINTAINED
Vote MAINTAINED on Statewide Advisory Ballot Measure #9
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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.Last updated: 2023-04-05This 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.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.
Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 9
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.
Congress
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
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Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border. A former executive at Microsoft and other technology companies, she has used her technology background to become a leader of protecting privacy rights against government surveillance. She has also been a strong advocate for job development, economic fairness, women’s health, and immigration reform.
Her opponent is Republican Pedro Celis, a retired Microsoft engineer who was a leader for the George W. Bush re-election effort in 2004. Celis recently earned national attention by making unfortunate comments comparing gay marriage to polygamy. DelBene’s experience and strong track record in her first term make her the clear choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Suzan DelBene
Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border.
Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border. A former executive at Microsoft and other technology companies, she has used her technology background to become a leader of protecting privacy rights against government surveillance. She has also been a strong advocate for job development, economic fairness, women’s health, and immigration reform.
Her opponent is Republican Pedro Celis, a retired Microsoft engineer who was a leader for the George W. Bush re-election effort in 2004. Celis recently earned national attention by making unfortunate comments comparing gay marriage to polygamy. DelBene’s experience and strong track record in her first term make her the clear choice in this race.Suzan DelBene
Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border.
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Rep. Rick Larsen is a moderate, pragmatic Democrat who has been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, and infrastructure projects in the 2nd District since he was first elected to Congress in 2000. He has also led efforts to protect voting rights, fought to reform student loans, and has been a champion of Wall Street reform. Unfortunately, Larsen angered many progressives with his support of the new contract that eliminated hard-earned pension benefits for Boeing machinists. Before serving in Congress he served on the Snohomish County Council and worked on economic development for the City of Everett.
Larsen's opponent, BJ Guillot, is running on an extremely conservative Tea Party platform. Larsen’s experience, broad support, and generally progressive track record make him a good choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Rick Larsen
Rep. Rick Larsen is a moderate, pragmatic Democrat who has been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, and infrastructure projects in the 2nd District since he was first elected to Congress in 2000.
Rep. Rick Larsen is a moderate, pragmatic Democrat who has been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, and infrastructure projects in the 2nd District since he was first elected to Congress in 2000. He has also led efforts to protect voting rights, fought to reform student loans, and has been a champion of Wall Street reform. Unfortunately, Larsen angered many progressives with his support of the new contract that eliminated hard-earned pension benefits for Boeing machinists. Before serving in Congress he served on the Snohomish County Council and worked on economic development for the City of Everett.
Larsen's opponent, BJ Guillot, is running on an extremely conservative Tea Party platform. Larsen’s experience, broad support, and generally progressive track record make him a good choice in this race.Rick Larsen
Rep. Rick Larsen is a moderate, pragmatic Democrat who has been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, and infrastructure projects in the 2nd District since he was first elected to Congress in 2000.
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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 people with disabilities 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 passed only one law in the last 10 years--renaming a post office--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 people with disabilities 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 people with disabilities 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 passed only one law in the last 10 years--renaming a post office--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 people with disabilities after his father had a stroke and suffered from limited mobility.
Legislative Races
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot.
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Derek Stanford has been a strong legislator guided by progressive values. He is a strong proponent of LGBTQ rights, consumer protection, job creation, and education. He is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Derek Stanford
Derek Stanford has been a
strong legislator guided by progressive values. He is a strong proponent of
LGBTQ rights, consumer protection, job creation, and education. He is running unopposed and deserves your
vote.
Derek Stanford has been a strong legislator guided by progressive values. He is a strong proponent of LGBTQ rights, consumer protection, job creation, and education. He is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Derek Stanford
Derek Stanford has been a
strong legislator guided by progressive values. He is a strong proponent of
LGBTQ rights, consumer protection, job creation, and education. He is running unopposed and deserves your
vote.
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Representative Luis Moscoso has more than 30 years experience serving as a labor leader and community organizer. He distinguished himself as a progressive champion for education, racial equity, and preventing deeper budget cuts.
His opponent, Republican Edward Barton, supports a radical idea of overhauling comprehensive health care so that citizens strictly have catastrophic care. Moscoso is a rising star in the Legislature with solid and sustainable ideas for how to lead the 1st District, and he deserves another term.Last updated: 2023-04-05Luis Moscoso
Representative Luis Moscoso has more than 30 years
experience serving as a labor leader and community organizer. He distinguished
himself as a progressive champion for education, racial equity, and preventing
deeper budget cuts.
Representative Luis Moscoso has more than 30 years experience serving as a labor leader and community organizer. He distinguished himself as a progressive champion for education, racial equity, and preventing deeper budget cuts.
His opponent, Republican Edward Barton, supports a radical idea of overhauling comprehensive health care so that citizens strictly have catastrophic care. Moscoso is a rising star in the Legislature with solid and sustainable ideas for how to lead the 1st District, and he deserves another term.Luis Moscoso
Representative Luis Moscoso has more than 30 years
experience serving as a labor leader and community organizer. He distinguished
himself as a progressive champion for education, racial equity, and preventing
deeper budget cuts.
No Good Choices
Norma Smith
There is no good choice in this race. Incumbent Norma
Smith is a far-right conservative who voted against equal rights for all loving
couples. Her opponent, Libertarian Michael Scott, seems more interested in party
No Good Choices
Cary Condotta
There is no good candidate in this race. Cary Condotta
is a conservative who is running unopposed. If you are interested in running for
office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority.
No Good Choices
Brad Hawkins
There is no good candidate in this race. Brad Hawkins is
a conservative who is running unopposed. If you are interested in running for
office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority.
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Senator Marko Liias is a leader on transportation and conservation issues and is a strong voice for LGBTQ equality. He introduced a bill this year to ban gay conversion therapy that was blocked by the Senate Republicans. He is also a strong voice for women's health and working families. Liias is being challenged by Tea Party conservative and Boeing pilot Dan Matthews, who lost by 22 points to Rick Larsen in the 2012 2nd Congressional District race. Liias will continue to be a strong voice for progressive values in the Legislature and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Marko Liias
Senator Marko Liias is a leader on transportation and
conservation issues and is a strong voice for LGBTQ equality. He introduced a
bill this year to ban gay conversion therapy that was blocked by the Senate
Senator Marko Liias is a leader on transportation and conservation issues and is a strong voice for LGBTQ equality. He introduced a bill this year to ban gay conversion therapy that was blocked by the Senate Republicans. He is also a strong voice for women's health and working families. Liias is being challenged by Tea Party conservative and Boeing pilot Dan Matthews, who lost by 22 points to Rick Larsen in the 2012 2nd Congressional District race. Liias will continue to be a strong voice for progressive values in the Legislature and deserves your vote.Marko Liias
Senator Marko Liias is a leader on transportation and
conservation issues and is a strong voice for LGBTQ equality. He introduced a
bill this year to ban gay conversion therapy that was blocked by the Senate
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Edmonds City Councilmember and small businessman Strom Peterson is running on the promise of reaching across the aisle to close tax loopholes, fund education and protect the social safety net. He has been a champion for environmental protection and public safety while serving on the council. Peterson is opposed by conservative Republican Allen McPheeters. Peterson is a strong progressive and a good choice for your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Strom Peterson
Edmonds City Councilmember and small businessman Strom
Peterson is running on the promise of reaching across the aisle to close tax
loopholes, fund education and protect the social safety net. He has been a
Edmonds City Councilmember and small businessman Strom Peterson is running on the promise of reaching across the aisle to close tax loopholes, fund education and protect the social safety net. He has been a champion for environmental protection and public safety while serving on the council. Peterson is opposed by conservative Republican Allen McPheeters. Peterson is a strong progressive and a good choice for your vote.Strom Peterson
Edmonds City Councilmember and small businessman Strom
Peterson is running on the promise of reaching across the aisle to close tax
loopholes, fund education and protect the social safety net. He has been a
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Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children services almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in the Everett School District. She also founded two separate organizations that serve Latino youth, helping bridge barriers they face to succeed. As a first term legislator, she used her experience to bring a bill forward that will help improve students' success in Washington schools by examining outside factors that are impacting their performance. Ortiz-Self is opposed by Republican Jeff Scherrer, who is not running a competitive campaign. Ortiz-Self is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Lillian Ortiz-Self
Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children services
almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the
Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in
Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children services almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in the Everett School District. She also founded two separate organizations that serve Latino youth, helping bridge barriers they face to succeed. As a first term legislator, she used her experience to bring a bill forward that will help improve students' success in Washington schools by examining outside factors that are impacting their performance. Ortiz-Self is opposed by Republican Jeff Scherrer, who is not running a competitive campaign. Ortiz-Self is the best choice in this race.Lillian Ortiz-Self
Lillian Ortiz-Self has worked in children services
almost all of her life, including her role as an education adviser for the
Department of Children and Family Services and her current job as a counselor in
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Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for progressive causes. She has the backing of labor unions, environmental advocates, pro-choice groups, and the social justice community.
Her opponent is Republican Robert Reedy, who has previously lost a number of campaigns, including a race for state representative, Snohomish County Council, and Mountlake Terrace City Council. Chase has earned the support of progressive groups and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05Maralyn Chase
Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for
progressive causes. She has the backing of labor unions, environmental advocates,
pro-choice groups, and the social justice community.
Her opponent is Republican Robert Reedy,
Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for progressive causes. She has the backing of labor unions, environmental advocates, pro-choice groups, and the social justice community.
Her opponent is Republican Robert Reedy, who has previously lost a number of campaigns, including a race for state representative, Snohomish County Council, and Mountlake Terrace City Council. Chase has earned the support of progressive groups and deserves your vote.Maralyn Chase
Maralyn Chase has been a longtime advocate for
progressive causes. She has the backing of labor unions, environmental advocates,
pro-choice groups, and the social justice community.
Her opponent is Republican Robert Reedy,
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Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong progressive record in the legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to serve in the Washington state legislature and she has earned the endorsements of numerous Democratic, pro-choice, and labor organizations. She is the former Mayor of Shoreline and she wants to reduce the state's reliance on sales and property tax, create a high earners tax, and phase out the state's B&O tax. Ryu is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Cindy Ryu
Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong
progressive record in the legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to
serve in the Washington state legislature and she has earned the endorsements of
Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong progressive record in the legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to serve in the Washington state legislature and she has earned the endorsements of numerous Democratic, pro-choice, and labor organizations. She is the former Mayor of Shoreline and she wants to reduce the state's reliance on sales and property tax, create a high earners tax, and phase out the state's B&O tax. Ryu is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Cindy Ryu
Representative Cindy Ryu has already developed a strong
progressive record in the legislature. She is the first Korean-American woman to
serve in the Washington state legislature and she has earned the endorsements of
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Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund preschool programs and refocus welfare funds for parents actively seeking jobs. She's voted for marriage equality and received an "Outstanding" grade from the Municipal League.
Her opponent, Alvin Rutledge, is a perpetual candidate who is not running a competitive campaign. Overall, Kagi's record on education and social services make her the best choice for the 32nd District.Last updated: 2023-04-05Ruth Kagi
Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the
Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and
prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund
Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund preschool programs and refocus welfare funds for parents actively seeking jobs. She's voted for marriage equality and received an "Outstanding" grade from the Municipal League.
Her opponent, Alvin Rutledge, is a perpetual candidate who is not running a competitive campaign. Overall, Kagi's record on education and social services make her the best choice for the 32nd District.Ruth Kagi
Representative Ruth Kagi serves as the Chair of the
Early Learning Committee. Kagi has a strong progressive track record and
prioritizes education and child welfare issues. She passed bills to fund
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Senator John McCoy is an environmental champion, strong labor supporter, and the only member of a Native tribe in the Senate. He received much recognition while serving in the House for his defense of the clean energy initiative. In the Senate, McCoy has been on the front lines fighting special interests who want to roll back Washington's strong environmental protections. McCoy's opponent, conservative Craig French, is not running a credible campaign. McCoy is a strong leader who deserves to be re- elected.Last updated: 2023-04-05
John McCoy
Senator John McCoy is an environmental champion, strong
labor supporter, and the only member of a Native tribe in the Senate. He
received much recognition while serving in the House for his defense of the
Senator John McCoy is an environmental champion, strong labor supporter, and the only member of a Native tribe in the Senate. He received much recognition while serving in the House for his defense of the clean energy initiative. In the Senate, McCoy has been on the front lines fighting special interests who want to roll back Washington's strong environmental protections. McCoy's opponent, conservative Craig French, is not running a credible campaign. McCoy is a strong leader who deserves to be re- elected.John McCoy
Senator John McCoy is an environmental champion, strong
labor supporter, and the only member of a Native tribe in the Senate. He
received much recognition while serving in the House for his defense of the
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June Robinson was appointed to the House in 2013 and hit the ground running. Robinson is the former Snohomish County Executive Director of the Housing Consortium. She sponsored legislation to protect working families from landlords who are raising rent prices astronomically and also partnered with the Everett School District to protect at-risk youth. Robinson's opponent, Jesse Anderson, is not running a credible campaign. Robinson has earned your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
June Robinson
June Robinson was appointed to the House in 2013 and hit
the ground running. Robinson is the former Snohomish County Executive Director
of the Housing Consortium. She sponsored legislation to protect working families
June Robinson was appointed to the House in 2013 and hit the ground running. Robinson is the former Snohomish County Executive Director of the Housing Consortium. She sponsored legislation to protect working families from landlords who are raising rent prices astronomically and also partnered with the Everett School District to protect at-risk youth. Robinson's opponent, Jesse Anderson, is not running a credible campaign. Robinson has earned your vote.June Robinson
June Robinson was appointed to the House in 2013 and hit
the ground running. Robinson is the former Snohomish County Executive Director
of the Housing Consortium. She sponsored legislation to protect working families
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Representative Mike Sells is a progressive leader in the Legislature, serving as the Chair of the Labor and Workforce Development Committee. Sells is a former teacher and labor leader who used this position to create legislation dedicated to improving higher education as well as leading the efforts to bring a nursing program to Everett Community College University Center. His opponent, Libertarian Eli Olson, is more interested in pushing his party's platform than representing the 38th district. Sells is by far the best candidate for this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mike Sells
Representative Mike Sells is a progressive leader in the
Legislature, serving as the Chair of the Labor and Workforce Development
Committee. Sells is a former teacher and labor leader who used this position to
Representative Mike Sells is a progressive leader in the Legislature, serving as the Chair of the Labor and Workforce Development Committee. Sells is a former teacher and labor leader who used this position to create legislation dedicated to improving higher education as well as leading the efforts to bring a nursing program to Everett Community College University Center. His opponent, Libertarian Eli Olson, is more interested in pushing his party's platform than representing the 38th district. Sells is by far the best candidate for this race.Mike Sells
Representative Mike Sells is a progressive leader in the
Legislature, serving as the Chair of the Labor and Workforce Development
Committee. Sells is a former teacher and labor leader who used this position to
No Good Choices
Dan Kristiansen
There are no good choices in this race. Dan Kristiansen
is a very conservative legislator who received a "0" rating for his
environmental views from Washington Conservation Voters. He is running
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Charles Jensen is a Sedro-Woolley teacher and 12-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Washington National Guard who is challenging Tea Party first term legislator Elizabeth Scott. Jensen wants to encourage sustainable job growth, strengthen education, improve the area's transportation network, and protect the environment.
Jensen is running because he believes Scott's record does not represent the district. Scott voted against making spousal rape a felony and also voted against aerospace training and research that the 39th LD relies upon for jobs. Scott was also strongly criticized this year for using the tragedy in Oso to promote her own personal agenda of attacking emergency responders. Jensen would be a far better candidate for this district.Last updated: 2023-04-05Charles Jensen
Charles Jensen is a Sedro-Woolley teacher and 12-year
veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Washington National Guard who is challenging
Tea Party first term legislator Elizabeth Scott. Jensen wants to encourage
Charles Jensen is a Sedro-Woolley teacher and 12-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Washington National Guard who is challenging Tea Party first term legislator Elizabeth Scott. Jensen wants to encourage sustainable job growth, strengthen education, improve the area's transportation network, and protect the environment.
Jensen is running because he believes Scott's record does not represent the district. Scott voted against making spousal rape a felony and also voted against aerospace training and research that the 39th LD relies upon for jobs. Scott was also strongly criticized this year for using the tragedy in Oso to promote her own personal agenda of attacking emergency responders. Jensen would be a far better candidate for this district.Charles Jensen
Charles Jensen is a Sedro-Woolley teacher and 12-year
veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Washington National Guard who is challenging
Tea Party first term legislator Elizabeth Scott. Jensen wants to encourage
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Steve Hobbs is a veteran, father, and conservative-leaning Democrat who is a reliable vote on social issues. For example, he has sponsored the Reproductive Parity Act in the Senate for the last three years, advocating hard for Senate leadership to vote on the bill to protect access to safe and legal abortion. Hobbs has been less reliable when it comes to closing tax loopholes or raising revenue to fund education and essential services.
Despite his bipartisan voting record, Hobbs was dismissed by the Republicans as the Chair of the Senate Housing and Insurance Committee during this year's legislative session. Hobbs' opponent, businessman Jim Kellett, is a cookie cutter Republican who will toe the party line. Hobbs deserves another four years.Last updated: 2023-04-05Steve Hobbs
Steve Hobbs is a veteran, father, and conservative-leaning Democrat who is a reliable vote on social issues. For example, he has
sponsored the Reproductive Parity Act in the Senate for the last three years,
Steve Hobbs is a veteran, father, and conservative-leaning Democrat who is a reliable vote on social issues. For example, he has sponsored the Reproductive Parity Act in the Senate for the last three years, advocating hard for Senate leadership to vote on the bill to protect access to safe and legal abortion. Hobbs has been less reliable when it comes to closing tax loopholes or raising revenue to fund education and essential services.
Despite his bipartisan voting record, Hobbs was dismissed by the Republicans as the Chair of the Senate Housing and Insurance Committee during this year's legislative session. Hobbs' opponent, businessman Jim Kellett, is a cookie cutter Republican who will toe the party line. Hobbs deserves another four years.Steve Hobbs
Steve Hobbs is a veteran, father, and conservative-leaning Democrat who is a reliable vote on social issues. For example, he has
sponsored the Reproductive Parity Act in the Senate for the last three years,
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Representative Hans Dunshee is a progressive champion who has earned the support of environmentalists, labor organizations, education groups, women's health, and equal rights advocates. He has been instrumental in passing significant climate, energy, and green jobs bills. He championed a bipartisan bill to fund the construction of schools in 2014 and also led the passage of his Jobs NOW package in 2012.
Dunshee's opponent, Marysville City Councilman Rob Toyer, is backed primarily by conservative business interests, including big developers. Dunshee is clearly the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Hans Dunshee
Representative Hans Dunshee is a progressive champion
who has earned the support of environmentalists, labor organizations, education
groups, women's health, and equal rights advocates. He has been instrumental in
Representative Hans Dunshee is a progressive champion who has earned the support of environmentalists, labor organizations, education groups, women's health, and equal rights advocates. He has been instrumental in passing significant climate, energy, and green jobs bills. He championed a bipartisan bill to fund the construction of schools in 2014 and also led the passage of his Jobs NOW package in 2012.
Dunshee's opponent, Marysville City Councilman Rob Toyer, is backed primarily by conservative business interests, including big developers. Dunshee is clearly the best choice in this race.Hans Dunshee
Representative Hans Dunshee is a progressive champion
who has earned the support of environmentalists, labor organizations, education
groups, women's health, and equal rights advocates. He has been instrumental in
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Mike Wilson is a government and politics teacher as well as a coach in Everett who is running for an open seat. As a public school teacher, Wilson has seen firsthand the impacts of crowded classrooms on his students. Wilson is a strong candidate who will fight to fully fund schools and reduce class sizes.
His opponent, Mark Harmsworth, is a frequent Republican candidate who has previously lost to Hans Dunshee. Harmsworth is a former Mill Creek city council person who supports Tim Eyman's 2/3 supermajority requirement to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. Though he has campaigned on increasing education funding, he has not offered any revenue options of how to do it. Wilson is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Mike Wilson
Mike Wilson is a government and politics teacher as well
as a coach in Everett who is running for an open seat. As a public school
teacher, Wilson has seen firsthand the impacts of crowded classrooms on his
Mike Wilson is a government and politics teacher as well as a coach in Everett who is running for an open seat. As a public school teacher, Wilson has seen firsthand the impacts of crowded classrooms on his students. Wilson is a strong candidate who will fight to fully fund schools and reduce class sizes.
His opponent, Mark Harmsworth, is a frequent Republican candidate who has previously lost to Hans Dunshee. Harmsworth is a former Mill Creek city council person who supports Tim Eyman's 2/3 supermajority requirement to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. Though he has campaigned on increasing education funding, he has not offered any revenue options of how to do it. Wilson is the best choice in this race.Mike Wilson
Mike Wilson is a government and politics teacher as well
as a coach in Everett who is running for an open seat. As a public school
teacher, Wilson has seen firsthand the impacts of crowded classrooms on his
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John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive Aaron Reardon. Lovick spent nine years in the state legislature representing the 44th District, five of those years as Speaker Pro-Tem. He was elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007 and successfully merged the County Jail with the Sheriff’s Office.
Republican Carolyn Eslick, the current Mayor of Sultan, is challenging Lovick. She has a conservative record and opposes raising the minimum wage. Whoever wins the Executive position in the General Election will be up for reelection again in 2015, when a candidate will be elected to a full four-year term. While Lovick angered many progressives with his vocal support of the new Boeing contract, he is still the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05John Lovick
John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive Aaron Reardon.
John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive Aaron Reardon. Lovick spent nine years in the state legislature representing the 44th District, five of those years as Speaker Pro-Tem. He was elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007 and successfully merged the County Jail with the Sheriff’s Office.
Republican Carolyn Eslick, the current Mayor of Sultan, is challenging Lovick. She has a conservative record and opposes raising the minimum wage. Whoever wins the Executive position in the General Election will be up for reelection again in 2015, when a candidate will be elected to a full four-year term. While Lovick angered many progressives with his vocal support of the new Boeing contract, he is still the best choice in this race.John Lovick
John Lovick is the current Snohomish County Executive, running to retain his recent appointment to the position following the resignation of previous County Executive Aaron Reardon.
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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. She is well known for writing a decision as a trial court judge that overturned a Tim Eyman-sponsored initiative that would have forced a re-vote on Sound Transit’s light rail. She has received the highest possible rating from six bar associations and was awarded the Municipal League Foundation’s “2013 Public Official of the Year.” Justice Mary Yu is extremely qualified and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mary Yu
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. She is well known for writing a decision as a trial court judge that overturned a Tim Eyman-sponsored initiative that would have forced a re-vote on Sound Transit’s light rail. She has received the highest possible rating from six bar associations and was awarded the Municipal League Foundation’s “2013 Public Official of the Year.” Justice Mary Yu is extremely qualified and deserves your vote.Mary Yu
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.
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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. Throughout her career, she has worked to enhance opportunities for women and people of color in law and has been awarded many awards for her work. She has also led the first statewide conferences on domestic violence and planned and facilitated a youth violence summit. Fairhurst is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mary E. Fairhurst
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. Throughout her career, she has worked to enhance opportunities for women and people of color in law and has been awarded many awards for her work. She has also led the first statewide conferences on domestic violence and planned and facilitated a youth violence summit. Fairhurst is running unopposed and deserves your vote.Mary E. Fairhurst
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.
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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. He is endorsed by a number of Republicans and Democrats alike for his fairness, integrity, and impartiality. Johnson's opponent, Eddie Yoon, became the first Korean-American attorney in the Northwest and has spent a large part of his career working on international issues, including his current role teaching at a women's law school in Seoul. Johnson deserves your vote due to his ratings from a number of lawyers' groups as "exceptionally well-qualified" and his support from a large number of our partners.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Charles W. Johnson
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. He is endorsed by a number of Republicans and Democrats alike for his fairness, integrity, and impartiality. Johnson's opponent, Eddie Yoon, became the first Korean-American attorney in the Northwest and has spent a large part of his career working on international issues, including his current role teaching at a women's law school in Seoul. Johnson deserves your vote due to his ratings from a number of lawyers' groups as "exceptionally well-qualified" and his support from a large number of our partners.Charles W. Johnson
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.
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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. Stephens is also the first woman from Eastern Washington to serve on the Supreme Court. She has been rated exceptionally well-qualified by numerous legal groups and endorsed by a number of progressives. Her opponent, John (Zamboni) Scannell, is a disbarred attorney and Seattle activist who is running to change the Washington attorney disciplinary system. Due to her years of public service and experience, Stephens deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Debra Stephens
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. Stephens is also the first woman from Eastern Washington to serve on the Supreme Court. She has been rated exceptionally well-qualified by numerous legal groups and endorsed by a number of progressives. Her opponent, John (Zamboni) Scannell, is a disbarred attorney and Seattle activist who is running to change the Washington attorney disciplinary system. Due to her years of public service and experience, Stephens deserves your vote.Debra Stephens
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.