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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
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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: 2023-04-05
    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.

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Joe Pakootas is a community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council. He is challenging conservative Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who is a top member of the Republican leadership in the House. She helped lead the House Republican’s extremely partisan agenda — including blocking emergency benefits for the unemployed and cutting $40 billion from food stamps, which would have taken basic food supplies away from 4 million people including seniors, veterans and kids. McMorris Rodgers also opposed efforts to increase the minimum wage and blocked laws to end pay discrimination against women. Pakootas would be a refreshing change of leadership for the 5th Congressional District.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Joe Pakootas

    Joe Pakootas is a community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council.

    Joe Pakootas is a community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council. He is challenging conservative Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who is a top member of the Republican leadership in the House. She helped lead the House Republican’s extremely partisan agenda — including blocking emergency benefits for the unemployed and cutting $40 billion from food stamps, which would have taken basic food supplies away from 4 million people including seniors, veterans and kids. McMorris Rodgers also opposed efforts to increase the minimum wage and blocked laws to end pay discrimination against women. Pakootas would be a refreshing change of leadership for the 5th Congressional District.

    Joe Pakootas

    Joe Pakootas is a community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council.

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Susan Fagan is running unopposed. If you are interested in running for office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority.

Susan Fagan

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative

Susan Fagan is running unopposed. If you are interested in running for office in

the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority.

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Joe Schmick is running unopposed. If you are interested in running for office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority.

Joe Schmick

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Joe

Schmick is running unopposed. If you are interested in running for office in the

future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority.

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

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Roger Trainor is challenging conservative incumbent Vicki Horton. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

Vicki Horton

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Roger Trainor is challenging conservative incumbent Vicki Horton. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

  • Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state. Her background as a certified public accountant and her degrees in accounting and computer information management make her adept at managing the financial services and vehicle registration for the county. She is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Vicky M. Dalton

    Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state.

    Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state. Her background as a certified public accountant and her degrees in accounting and computer information management make her adept at managing the financial services and vehicle registration for the county. She is the clear choice in this race.

    Vicky M. Dalton

    Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state.

  • Mary Wissink is the clear choice in this race. Her 26 years of experience working in the court system gives her the ability to hit the ground running to make the Clerk's office more efficient and accessible to the public. She pledges to leverage technology to make employees more efficient and restore hours of operation, permit greater online access to records, and permit online filing. Her opponent, Timothy Fitzgerald, is a conservative political appointee with no experience working in the court system.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mary Wissink

    Mary Wissink is the clear choice in this race. Her 26 years of experience working in the court system gives her the ability to hit the ground running to make the Clerk's office more efficient and accessible to the public.

    Mary Wissink is the clear choice in this race. Her 26 years of experience working in the court system gives her the ability to hit the ground running to make the Clerk's office more efficient and accessible to the public. She pledges to leverage technology to make employees more efficient and restore hours of operation, permit greater online access to records, and permit online filing. Her opponent, Timothy Fitzgerald, is a conservative political appointee with no experience working in the court system.

    Mary Wissink

    Mary Wissink is the clear choice in this race. Her 26 years of experience working in the court system gives her the ability to hit the ground running to make the Clerk's office more efficient and accessible to the public.

  • Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane. He is widely supported by the progressive community in Spokane. His opponent, Larry Haskell, has received the support of the labor community for his track record on workers rights as a leader in his union and his experience as a prosecutor.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Breean L. Beggs

    Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane.

    Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane. He is widely supported by the progressive community in Spokane. His opponent, Larry Haskell, has received the support of the labor community for his track record on workers rights as a leader in his union and his experience as a prosecutor.

    Breean L. Beggs

    Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane.

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Republican Doug Orr is challenging incumbent Republican Ozzie Knezovich. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

Ozzie D. Knezovich

There are no good choices in this race. Republican Doug Orr is challenging incumbent Republican Ozzie Knezovich. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

  • Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University. She is an active volunteer in the community and an advocate for public schools. Biviano is challenging incumbent Rob Chase, a conservative libertarian who made controversial comments about investing county dollars in gold. Biviano is clearly the best choice for Spokane.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Amy Biviano

    Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

    Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University. She is an active volunteer in the community and an advocate for public schools. Biviano is challenging incumbent Rob Chase, a conservative libertarian who made controversial comments about investing county dollars in gold. Biviano is clearly the best choice for Spokane.

    Amy Biviano

    Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

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

  • Mary Lou Johnson is a lawyer and former nurse challenging an extremely conservative incumbent. Johnson has been a leader in the reform of Spokane County’s Criminal Justice system through her recent work on the Smart Justice Campaign. A recipient of the prestigious Center for Justice “Volunteer of the year Award,” Johnson has also been a leader with the Spokane Alliance, a local non-profit which includes firefighters, union trades people, health care workers, faith communities, and others working for quality jobs to rebuild the middle class, protect the river, and improve public safety.

    Her opponent, Al French, is a conservative developer with a combative style and history of ethics complaints. He has alienated local cities promoting aggressive urban sprawl, and caused them to opt out of a regional garbage system that has cost the county millions in revenue. Johnson is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mary Lou Johnson

    Mary Lou Johnson is a lawyer and former nurse challenging an extremely conservative incumbent. Johnson has been a leader in the reform of Spokane County’s Criminal Justice system through her recent work on the Smart Justice Campaign.

    Mary Lou Johnson is a lawyer and former nurse challenging an extremely conservative incumbent. Johnson has been a leader in the reform of Spokane County’s Criminal Justice system through her recent work on the Smart Justice Campaign. A recipient of the prestigious Center for Justice “Volunteer of the year Award,” Johnson has also been a leader with the Spokane Alliance, a local non-profit which includes firefighters, union trades people, health care workers, faith communities, and others working for quality jobs to rebuild the middle class, protect the river, and improve public safety.

    Her opponent, Al French, is a conservative developer with a combative style and history of ethics complaints. He has alienated local cities promoting aggressive urban sprawl, and caused them to opt out of a regional garbage system that has cost the county millions in revenue. Johnson is the clear choice in this race.

    Mary Lou Johnson

    Mary Lou Johnson is a lawyer and former nurse challenging an extremely conservative incumbent. Johnson has been a leader in the reform of Spokane County’s Criminal Justice system through her recent work on the Smart Justice Campaign.

  • Endorsed By: Progressive Majority WA, Inland Northwest Leadership, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, UFCW Local 1439, Spokane Regional Labor Council, Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club, Building and Construction Trade Council
  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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.

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below court races on your ballot. The Progressive Voters Guide may skip recommendations for unopposed judicial races.

  • Chris Bugbee is the best choice in this race. He is a long time local criminal defense attorney and prosecutor. While he has some conservative political leanings, he would bring a needed change to the District Court that was sharply criticized by the Blue Print for Reform for its reliance on ineffective and expensive sentencing and gross inefficiency. His opponent, Judge Sara Derr, has served on the Court for 20 years and is considered the biggest obstacle to reform.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Chris Bugbee

    Chris Bugbee is the best choice in this race. He is a long time local criminal defense attorney and prosecutor.

    Chris Bugbee is the best choice in this race. He is a long time local criminal defense attorney and prosecutor. While he has some conservative political leanings, he would bring a needed change to the District Court that was sharply criticized by the Blue Print for Reform for its reliance on ineffective and expensive sentencing and gross inefficiency. His opponent, Judge Sara Derr, has served on the Court for 20 years and is considered the biggest obstacle to reform.

    Chris Bugbee

    Chris Bugbee is the best choice in this race. He is a long time local criminal defense attorney and prosecutor.

  • Judge Greg Tripp is the best choice in this race. He was recently honored as Judge of the year for his work on restorative justice. His opponent,Richard Reierson, does not appear to be running a campaign.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Greg Tripp

    Judge Greg Tripp is the best choice in this race. He was recently honored as Judge of the year for his work on restorative justice. His opponent,Richard Reierson, does not appear to be running a campaign.

    Judge Greg Tripp is the best choice in this race. He was recently honored as Judge of the year for his work on restorative justice. His opponent,Richard Reierson, does not appear to be running a campaign.

    Greg Tripp

    Judge Greg Tripp is the best choice in this race. He was recently honored as Judge of the year for his work on restorative justice. His opponent,Richard Reierson, does not appear to be running a campaign.

  • Endorsed By: Spokane Regional Labor Council, AFL-CIO <br><br> Washington Women Lawyers of Spokane Rating: Exceptionally Well Qualified
  • Aimee Maurer is the clear choice in this race. A former County Prosecutor and current lawyer in Spokane, she has received broad support in the community. She would bring a needed change to the District Court that was sharply criticized by the Blue Print for Reform for its reliance on ineffective and expensive sentencing and gross inefficiency. If you are passionate about smart justice and criminal justice reform, vote for Aimee Maurer.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Aimee Maurer

    Aimee Maurer is the clear choice in this race. A former County Prosecutor and current lawyer in Spokane, she has received broad support in the community.

    Aimee Maurer is the clear choice in this race. A former County Prosecutor and current lawyer in Spokane, she has received broad support in the community. She would bring a needed change to the District Court that was sharply criticized by the Blue Print for Reform for its reliance on ineffective and expensive sentencing and gross inefficiency. If you are passionate about smart justice and criminal justice reform, vote for Aimee Maurer.

    Aimee Maurer

    Aimee Maurer is the clear choice in this race. A former County Prosecutor and current lawyer in Spokane, she has received broad support in the community.

  • Endorsed By: Inland Northwest Leadership, Several local firefighters associations, Spokane Regional Labor Council
  • Most progressives are supporting Timothy D. Trageser in this race. He has more than 25 years of experience as a lawyer both as a public defender and in private practice. He would bring needed change to the District Court. His opponent, Richard M. Leland, is a former staff member for Republican Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Timothy D. Trageser

    Most progressives are supporting Timothy D. Trageser in this race. He has more than 25 years of experience as a lawyer both as a public defender and in private practice. He would bring needed change to the District Court. His opponent, Richard M.

    Most progressives are supporting Timothy D. Trageser in this race. He has more than 25 years of experience as a lawyer both as a public defender and in private practice. He would bring needed change to the District Court. His opponent, Richard M. Leland, is a former staff member for Republican Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers.

    Timothy D. Trageser

    Most progressives are supporting Timothy D. Trageser in this race. He has more than 25 years of experience as a lawyer both as a public defender and in private practice. He would bring needed change to the District Court. His opponent, Richard M.

  • Endorsed By: Teamsters Local 690, Jane Jefferson Democratic Women’s Club, Spokane County Democrats Executive Committee