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Statewide Ballot Measures

Initiative #1351

  • 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: 2023-04-05
    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.
    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.

    • Endorsed By The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Washington CAN!, Bellevue School Board, Walla Walla School Board, Tacoma Council PTA

Initiative #591

  • VOTE NO

  • 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: 2023-04-05
    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.
    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.

Initiative #594

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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: 2023-04-05
    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.
    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.



    • Endorsed By American Federation of Teachers - WA, Children's Campaign Fund, Fuse, The Stranger, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Legal Voice, Greater Seattle Business Association, Faith Action Network, Doctors for America, MomsRising.org, Washington Academy of Family Physicians, Grandmothers Against Gun Violence

Advisory Vote #8

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote MAINTAINED on Statewide Advisory Ballot Measure #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.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    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.
    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.

    • Endorsed By The Stranger

Advisory Vote #9

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote MAINTAINED on Statewide Advisory Ballot Measure #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.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    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.
    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.

    • Endorsed By The Stranger

Congress

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

8th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Democrat

    Jason Ritchie

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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: 2023-04-05

    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.

    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.

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 sectors, 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 health care 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 whom he defeated by double digits in the primary. 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 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. As a Congressman for the last two years, he has fought to make college more affordable, worked to lower health care 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 whom he defeated by double digits in the primary. 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 sectors, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder.

    • Endorsed By: Washington State Labor Council, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Planned Parenthood Action Fund

28th Legislative District

State Senator

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    Democrat

    Tami Green

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  • Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in the House for many years. Green has pushed to close wasteful tax loopholes for Wall Street Banks, big oil companies, and big corporations so that everyone pays their fair share. She has brought together a broad range of advocates to work together to protect our quality of life. Green led the blue-green alliance, which united labor and environmental advocates, and has championed efforts to protect our clean air and water here in the Puget Sound for future generations. Outside the legislature, Green is a registered nurse dedicated to caring for mentally ill adults and children.

    Incumbent Republican Steve O’Ban is one of the most conservative members of the legislature. He’s taken tens of thousands of dollars from big banks and oil, drug, and insurance companies. In return, he’s helped protect millions of dollars in corporate tax loopholes. O’Ban also opposes access to safe and legal abortion and equal rights for gays and lesbians. Green is clearly the best choice in this race
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Tami Green

    Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in the House for many years. Green has pushed to close wasteful tax loopholes for Wall Street Banks, big oil companies, and big corporations so that everyone pays their fair share.

    Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in the House for many years. Green has pushed to close wasteful tax loopholes for Wall Street Banks, big oil companies, and big corporations so that everyone pays their fair share. She has brought together a broad range of advocates to work together to protect our quality of life. Green led the blue-green alliance, which united labor and environmental advocates, and has championed efforts to protect our clean air and water here in the Puget Sound for future generations. Outside the legislature, Green is a registered nurse dedicated to caring for mentally ill adults and children.

    Incumbent Republican Steve O’Ban is one of the most conservative members of the legislature. He’s taken tens of thousands of dollars from big banks and oil, drug, and insurance companies. In return, he’s helped protect millions of dollars in corporate tax loopholes. O’Ban also opposes access to safe and legal abortion and equal rights for gays and lesbians. Green is clearly the best choice in this race

    Tami Green

    Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in the House for many years. Green has pushed to close wasteful tax loopholes for Wall Street Banks, big oil companies, and big corporations so that everyone pays their fair share.

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Mary Moss

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  • Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilmember for five years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received a Pierce County Lifetime Achievement award for her 36 years as a credit union banker, from which she is now retired.

    Her opponent, Dick Muri, is a far-right conservative who was appointed to fill the seat of Steve O'Ban when he was appointed to fill a vacancy in the Senate. Moss's community leadership make her the best candidate in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mary Moss

    Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilmember for five

    years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations

    that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received

    Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilmember for five years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received a Pierce County Lifetime Achievement award for her 36 years as a credit union banker, from which she is now retired.

    Her opponent, Dick Muri, is a far-right conservative who was appointed to fill the seat of Steve O'Ban when he was appointed to fill a vacancy in the Senate. Moss's community leadership make her the best candidate in this race.

    Mary Moss

    Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilmember for five

    years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations

    that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received

    • Endorsed By: American Federation of Teachers - WA, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, UFCW 3000, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective, Asian American Democratic Caucus, The Washington State Nurses Association PAC

State Representative, Position #2

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    Democrat

    Christine Kilduff

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  • Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for her work. Kilduff supports a plan to make sure women earn equal pay for equal work and an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy. Kilduff is the president of the University Place School Board who has a knack for building consensus and ensuring transparency.

    Kilduff’s opponent, Paul Wagemann, is an extremely conservative Republican who has said that he filters everything through a biblical worldview and would outlaw abortion even in cases of rape and incest. He has also questioned whether or not schools need more funding. Kilduff deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Christine Kilduff

    Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for her work. Kilduff supports a plan to make sure women earn equal pay for equal work and an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy.

    Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for her work. Kilduff supports a plan to make sure women earn equal pay for equal work and an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy. Kilduff is the president of the University Place School Board who has a knack for building consensus and ensuring transparency.

    Kilduff’s opponent, Paul Wagemann, is an extremely conservative Republican who has said that he filters everything through a biblical worldview and would outlaw abortion even in cases of rape and incest. He has also questioned whether or not schools need more funding. Kilduff deserves your vote.

    Christine Kilduff

    Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for her work. Kilduff supports a plan to make sure women earn equal pay for equal work and an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy.

Pierce County

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney

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    Democrat

    Mark Lindquist

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  • Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010. As Prosecutor, he formed Elder Fraud and Identity Theft teams to prosecute targeted scams against the elderly, as well as successfully advocating for stronger penalties against drunk drivers and other violent offenders. He is a strong candidate running unopposed.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mark Lindquist

    Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010.

    Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010. As Prosecutor, he formed Elder Fraud and Identity Theft teams to prosecute targeted scams against the elderly, as well as successfully advocating for stronger penalties against drunk drivers and other violent offenders. He is a strong candidate running unopposed.

    Mark Lindquist

    Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010.

    • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective, Tacoma Firefighters, Lakewood Firefighters, Gig Harbor Firefighters, University Place Firefighters

Pierce Judge, Position #1

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    Non-Partisan

    Kevin McCann

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  • 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.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Kevin McCann

    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.

    Kevin McCann

    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.

    • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council, Tacoma Firefighters,

Pierce Judge, Position #2

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    Non-Partisan

    Claire R. Sussman

  • 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.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Claire R. Sussman

    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.

    Claire R. Sussman

    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.

    • Endorsed By: Tacoma Firefighters, Pierce County Sheriff's Guild

Pierce Judge, Position #3

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    Frank Dacca

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  • 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.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Frank Dacca

    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.

    Frank Dacca

    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.

    • Endorsed By: Tacoma Firefighters, Pierce County Democrats, Pierce County Central Labor Council, Pierce County Sheriff's Guild

Pierce Judge, Position #4

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    Non-Partisan

    James Heller

  • 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. He is running unopposed.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    James Heller

    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. He is running unopposed.

    James Heller

    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.

Pierce Judge, Position #5

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    Judy Jasprica

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  • 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. She is also a Gender & Justice Commission Member. Judge Jasprica is running unopposed and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Judy Jasprica

    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. She is also a Gender & Justice Commission Member. Judge Jasprica is running unopposed and deserves your vote.

    Judy Jasprica

    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.

Pierce Judge, Position #6

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    Maggie Ross

  • 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. Ross is a dedicated community member who is involved with Girl Scouts, the YMCA Mock Trial Competition, Tacoma Safe Streets, Washington Women Lawyers, and the National Association of Women Judges. She is running unopposed and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Maggie Ross

    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. Ross is a dedicated community member who is involved with Girl Scouts, the YMCA Mock Trial Competition, Tacoma Safe Streets, Washington Women Lawyers, and the National Association of Women Judges. She is running unopposed and deserves your vote.

    Maggie Ross

    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.

    • Endorsed By: Tacoma Firefighters, Pierce County Sheriff's Guild

Pierce Judge, Position #7

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    Non-Partisan

    Karla Buttorff

  • 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.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Karla Buttorff

    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.

    Karla Buttorff

    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.

County Council District Races

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

Pierce County, District #1

Pierce County Council, District #1

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Republican Dan Roach is running unopposed for re-election. He does not have a track record that merits your support. Your name here?

Dan Roach

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Republican Dan Roach is running unopposed for re-election. He does not have a track record that merits your support. Your name here?

Pierce County, District #5

Pierce County Council, District #5

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    Democrat

    Rick Talbert

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  • Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has performed Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. He served two terms on the Tacoma City Council and has been a member of the Pierce Transit Board of Directors and the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health. He served as the president of the Small Business Incubator as well as the East Tacoma Home and Industry Council. He is running unopposed.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Rick Talbert

    Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has performed Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. He served two terms on the Tacoma City Council and has been a member of the Pierce Transit Board of Directors and the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health.

    Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has performed Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. He served two terms on the Tacoma City Council and has been a member of the Pierce Transit Board of Directors and the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health. He served as the president of the Small Business Incubator as well as the East Tacoma Home and Industry Council. He is running unopposed.

    Rick Talbert

    Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has performed Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. He served two terms on the Tacoma City Council and has been a member of the Pierce Transit Board of Directors and the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health.

    • Endorsed By: Pierce County Sheriff's Council, Tacoma Firefighters

Pierce County, District #7

Pierce County Council, District #7

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    Democrat

    Derek Young

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  • Derek Young is a four-term Gig Harbor City Council member and small business owner. He wants to improve the county’s mental health and public safety services and has been an advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights. He emphasizes conservation efforts for the region, having tripled the size of the Gig Harbor's parks and open spaces while on the City Council. As a Board Member for Pierce Transit, Young fought to minimize cuts to public transportation options for Pierce County citizens.

    Young is challenging conservative Stanley Flemming, who was first elected in 2010. Flemming recently moved to Gig Harbor to run for re-election after redistricting placed his house in University Place into a different district. In 2012, Flemming ran against Denny Heck for the U.S. House of Representatives and lost badly after campaigning on a platform of repealing the Affordable Care Act. Flemming’s congressional campaign also struggled with allegations of financial improprieties after taking out a large, legally questionable loan from a company in California. Derek Young is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Derek Young

    Derek Young is a four-term Gig Harbor City Council member and small business owner. He wants to improve the county’s mental health and public safety services and has been an advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights.

    Derek Young is a four-term Gig Harbor City Council member and small business owner. He wants to improve the county’s mental health and public safety services and has been an advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights. He emphasizes conservation efforts for the region, having tripled the size of the Gig Harbor's parks and open spaces while on the City Council. As a Board Member for Pierce Transit, Young fought to minimize cuts to public transportation options for Pierce County citizens.

    Young is challenging conservative Stanley Flemming, who was first elected in 2010. Flemming recently moved to Gig Harbor to run for re-election after redistricting placed his house in University Place into a different district. In 2012, Flemming ran against Denny Heck for the U.S. House of Representatives and lost badly after campaigning on a platform of repealing the Affordable Care Act. Flemming’s congressional campaign also struggled with allegations of financial improprieties after taking out a large, legally questionable loan from a company in California. Derek Young is the clear choice in this race.

    Derek Young

    Derek Young is a four-term Gig Harbor City Council member and small business owner. He wants to improve the county’s mental health and public safety services and has been an advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights.

State Supreme Court

Justice, Position #1

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    Mary Yu

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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.

    • Endorsed By: National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, WA State Council of Firefighters, <br><br>King County Bar Association Rating: Exceptionally Well Qualified

Justice, Position #3

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    Mary E. Fairhurst

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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.

Justice, Position #4

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    Charles W. Johnson

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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.

    • Endorsed By: The Stranger, Washington State Labor Council, Teamsters Joint Council 28, Pro-Choice Washington, WA State Council of Firefighters, <br><br>King County Bar Association Rating: Exceptionally Well Qualified

Justice, Position #7

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    Debra Stephens

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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.

Pierce County District Court

Pierce County District Court Judge, Position #8

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    Karl Williams

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  • We are recommending Karl Williams, although there are two good candidates in this race.

    Karl Williams has 27 years of courtroom experience, including 18 years as Pierce County District Court Judge Pro Tem. He is also a board member of the Tacoma Narrows Rotary, a volunteer at his church, and an active member of both the Pierce County Minority Bar Association and the Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective. Williams has garnered an impressive number of endorsements from progressive leaders across the state, including State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu and local leaders such as Mayor Marilyn Strickland, Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Tami Green, and former Pierce County Executive & former Pierce County Prosecutor John Ladenberg Sr. He is also endorsed by Democratic district organizations.

    His opponent, Jeanette Lineberry, is an attorney at Lineberry Law Firm and is a former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Pierce County. She also provides free legal representation for low-income individuals in family law cases and volunteers in the community. Lineberry has earned endorsements from progressive Democrats and unions as well as co-endorsements from Democratic District organizations.

    Although both are strong candidates, our recommendation goes to Williams based on his years of experience, the fact that his election would increase diversity and representation on the bench, and the number of progressives leaders backing him.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Karl Williams

    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.

    Karl Williams has 27 years of courtroom experience, including 18 years as Pierce County District Court Judge Pro Tem. He is also a board member of the Tacoma Narrows Rotary, a volunteer at his church, and an active member of both the Pierce County Minority Bar Association and the Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective. Williams has garnered an impressive number of endorsements from progressive leaders across the state, including State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu and local leaders such as Mayor Marilyn Strickland, Sen. Jeannie Darneille, Rep. Tami Green, and former Pierce County Executive & former Pierce County Prosecutor John Ladenberg Sr. He is also endorsed by Democratic district organizations.

    His opponent, Jeanette Lineberry, is an attorney at Lineberry Law Firm and is a former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Pierce County. She also provides free legal representation for low-income individuals in family law cases and volunteers in the community. Lineberry has earned endorsements from progressive Democrats and unions as well as co-endorsements from Democratic District organizations.

    Although both are strong candidates, our recommendation goes to Williams based on his years of experience, the fact that his election would increase diversity and representation on the bench, and the number of progressives leaders backing him.

    Karl Williams

    We are recommending Karl Williams, although there are two good candidates in this race.



    • Endorsed By: 25th Legislative District Democrats, 26th Legislative District Democrats, 27th Legislative District Democrats, 28th Legislative District Democrats, 30th Legislative District Democrats, 31st Legislative District Democrats, Pierce County Democrats, Pierce County Young Democrats, The Black Collective of Tacoma-Pierce County