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3rd Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Democrat

    Bob Dingethal

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

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

    Bob Dingethal

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

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

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

    Bob Dingethal

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

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

Legislative Races

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot.

19th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Dean Takko

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

    Dean Takko

    Representative Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has

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

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

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

    Dean Takko

    Representative Dean Takko is a moderate Democrat who has

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

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

State Representative, Position #2

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    Brian Blake

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

    Brian Blake

    Representative Brian Blake is currently the Chair of the

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

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

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

    Brian Blake

    Representative Brian Blake is currently the Chair of the

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

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

20th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Michael Savoca

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

    Michael Savoca

    Michael Savoca is focused on getting money out of

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

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

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

    Michael Savoca

    Michael Savoca is focused on getting money out of

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

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

State Representative, Position #2

No Good Choices

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

Ed Orcutt

There are no good choices in this race, as exceptionally

conservative incumbent Ed Orcutt is being challenged by another conservative,

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

contact our friends at Progressive Majority.

County Races

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

Lewis County

Lewis County Auditor

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    Jenifer Slemp

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  • Jenifer Slemp is hoping to take the seat of Gary Zandell, who is in his seventh and final term. She is currently on the Napavine City Council. Her vision for the position of Auditor includes advancing technology in the departments of records and licensing, thereby allowing citizens greater online access to records. Her opponent is Republican Larry Grove. His website states that his duties as CFO limit the time he can devote to “traditional campaign activities;” this has manifested itself in a campaign that publicizes few solutions. Jenifer Slemp is running a more articulate campaign and is the better choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jenifer Slemp

    Jenifer Slemp is hoping to take the seat of Gary Zandell, who is in his seventh and final term. She is currently on the Napavine City Council.

    Jenifer Slemp is hoping to take the seat of Gary Zandell, who is in his seventh and final term. She is currently on the Napavine City Council. Her vision for the position of Auditor includes advancing technology in the departments of records and licensing, thereby allowing citizens greater online access to records. Her opponent is Republican Larry Grove. His website states that his duties as CFO limit the time he can devote to “traditional campaign activities;” this has manifested itself in a campaign that publicizes few solutions. Jenifer Slemp is running a more articulate campaign and is the better choice in this race.

    Jenifer Slemp

    Jenifer Slemp is hoping to take the seat of Gary Zandell, who is in his seventh and final term. She is currently on the Napavine City Council.

Thurston County

Thurston County Auditor

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    Mary Hall

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

    Mary Hall

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

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

    Mary Hall

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

Thurston County, District #3

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

Thurston County Commissioner, District #3

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    Democrat

    Karen Valenzuela

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

    Karen Valenzuela

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

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

    Karen Valenzuela

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