No Good Choices
J.T. Wilcox
There are no good choices in this race. Conservative
Republican J.T. Wilcox is opposed by Libertarian Steven Nielson. If you are interested in running for
office in the future, see our friends at Progressive Majority.
There are no good choices in this race. Conservative
Republican J.T. Wilcox is opposed by Libertarian Steven Nielson. If you are interested in running for
office in the future, see our friends at Progressive Majority.
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Washington state was ranked as having the fourth most crowded classrooms in the country, making it hard for teachers to teach and students to learn. Like I-728, which was approved by voters in the 2000 election, I-1351 defines specific class size goals that would be reached over four years. It sets a goal of 15 students per teacher in K-3 grades in schools that have high rates of poverty, with higher ratios set for grades beyond third. To meet these goals, schools would have to hire 7,500 new teachers across the state.
I-591 prevents Washington state from adopting any standards for background checks that are stronger than the relatively weak requirements in our Federal law. It would maintain the loophole that allows domestic abusers and other convicted criminals to purchase firearms over the Internet or in a parking lot. The gun lobby filed Initiative 591 to confuse and distract voters from supporting universal background checks. Vote no on Initiative 591.
Initiative 594 is simple: it makes sure that anyone buying a gun in Washington state passes the same background check, no matter where they buy the gun and no matter whom they buy it from. It closes the loophole in our law that allows criminals, domestic abusers and other dangerous people to buy guns from strangers – in parking lots, on the Internet, and at gun shows – with no questions asked.
Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that marijuana is not a farm product eligible for tax breaks like wheat or dairy. The uncontroversial Senate Bill 6505 passed the legislature 112 to 42. Vote to "maintain" this measure.
This is another Eyman advisory vote. An overwhelming majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that federally recognized Native American tribes must follow the same tax rules as state and local governments when it comes to privately leasing land that is owned exclusively by the tribe. The uncontroversial House Bill 1287 passed the legislature 93 to 44. Vote to "maintain" this measure.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
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.
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.
Denny Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sectors, 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 sectors, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder.
Greg Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and
firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the
devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As such, his priorities are to fully
Greg Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and
firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the
devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As such, his priorities are to fully
There are no good choices in this race. Conservative
Republican J.T. Wilcox is opposed by Libertarian Steven Nielson. If you are interested in running for
office in the future, see our friends at Progressive Majority.
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.
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.
Judge Kevin McCann was appointed to the District Court in a unanimous and bipartisan vote of the Pierce County Council. He formerly led the felony drug unit and the felony crimes unit at the Pierce County Prosecutor's office. McCann is running unopposed and deserves your vote.
Judge Kevin McCann was appointed to the District Court in a unanimous and bipartisan vote of the Pierce County Council. He formerly led the felony drug unit and the felony crimes unit at the Pierce County Prosecutor's office. McCann is running unopposed and deserves your vote.
Claire R. Sussman has been a Pierce Country District Court Judge for 4 years. She is active in her community as a supporter of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children and Girl Scouts of America. Sussman is running unopposed and deserves your vote.
Claire R. Sussman has been a Pierce Country District Court Judge for 4 years. She is active in her community as a supporter of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children and Girl Scouts of America. Sussman is running unopposed and deserves your vote.
Frank Dacca has been a Pierce County District Court Judge for 11 years. He is a dedicated community volunteer who is active in the Fife Historical Society, Youth Education & Sports, and the Fife Park & Senior Services Board. He is running unopposed and deserves your vote.
Frank Dacca has been a Pierce County District Court Judge for 11 years. He is a dedicated community volunteer who is active in the Fife Historical Society, Youth Education & Sports, and the Fife Park & Senior Services Board. He is running unopposed and deserves your vote.
James Heller has served for 29 years as a District Court Judge in Pierce County. He is an instructor at the National Judicial College and the Washington State Judicial College. He is a committtee member of the Washington State Supreme Court Judicial Information System since 1987.
James Heller has served for 29 years as a District Court Judge in Pierce County. He is an instructor at the National Judicial College and the Washington State Judicial College. He is a committtee member of the Washington State Supreme Court Judicial Information System since 1987.
Judy Jasprica has been a Pierce County District Court Judge for 17 years. Jasprica is former Pierce County District Court Commissioner who is considered an expert in domestic violence law. She is an instructor and former Dean at Washington State Judicial College.
Judy Jasprica has been a Pierce County District Court Judge for 17 years. Jasprica is former Pierce County District Court Commissioner who is considered an expert in domestic violence law. She is an instructor and former Dean at Washington State Judicial College.
Maggie Ross has been a Pierce Country District Court Judge for 11 years. Before her election to the District Court in 2002, she served as Pierce County District Commissioner and Pierce county Deputy Prosecutor for 15 years.
Maggie Ross has been a Pierce Country District Court Judge for 11 years. Before her election to the District Court in 2002, she served as Pierce County District Commissioner and Pierce county Deputy Prosecutor for 15 years.
Karla Buttorff has been a Pierce County District Court Judge since 2002. She comes from a background in private law with an emphasis on family law, trust and estates. She is running unopposed.
Karla Buttorff has been a Pierce County District Court Judge since 2002. She comes from a background in private law with an emphasis on family law, trust and estates. She is running unopposed.
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.
There are two very well-qualified candidates in this race. Yvonne Pettus has worked as the Chief Deputy Clerk since 2012. Prior to that, Pettus spent nearly 30 years with the judicial branch, presenting at state and national conferences on topics including judicial ethics.
There are two very well-qualified candidates in this race. Yvonne Pettus has worked as the Chief Deputy Clerk since 2012. Prior to that, Pettus spent nearly 30 years with the judicial branch, presenting at state and national conferences on topics including judicial ethics.
After serving as a trial court judge on the King County Superior Court for 14 years, Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to fill a vacancy on the court. Justice Yu is the first Asian American and first member of the LGBT community to serve on the state Supreme Court.
After serving as a trial court judge on the King County Superior Court for 14 years, Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to fill a vacancy on the court. Justice Yu is the first Asian American and first member of the LGBT community to serve on the state Supreme Court.
Mary Fairhurst, who recently won a multi-year battle with cancer, is running unopposed for her third term on the Supreme Court. Fairhurst was the second woman, first public sector lawyer, and youngest attorney to serve as the President of the Washington State Bar Association.
Mary Fairhurst, who recently won a multi-year battle with cancer, is running unopposed for her third term on the Supreme Court. Fairhurst was the second woman, first public sector lawyer, and youngest attorney to serve as the President of the Washington State Bar Association.
Charles Johnson is the most senior member of the Washington state Supreme Court, having spent 24 years protecting individual rights, ensuring government accountability, and working to ensure those who are less privileged have equal opportunities to succeed.
Charles Johnson is the most senior member of the Washington state Supreme Court, having spent 24 years protecting individual rights, ensuring government accountability, and working to ensure those who are less privileged have equal opportunities to succeed.
Debra Stephens was elected to the state Supreme Court in 2008 after many years in public service. She spent a decade serving students on the school board and mentored at-risk high school students as well as students at Gonzaga University.
Debra Stephens was elected to the state Supreme Court in 2008 after many years in public service. She spent a decade serving students on the school board and mentored at-risk high school students as well as students at Gonzaga University.
We are recommending Karl Williams, although there are two good candidates in this race.
We are recommending Karl Williams, although there are two good candidates in this race.