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Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term. A former State Senator, he worked as a business consultant and economic development official before becoming a legislator. Kilmer is being challenged by conservative Republican Marty McClendon, whom he soundly defeated in a 2010 state Senate race, and Green Party candidate Douglas Milholland. Milholland is running on a campaign of environmentalism and nonviolence. Kilmer’s experience and ability to work across the aisle on behalf of the district make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Derek Kilmer
Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term.
Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term. A former State Senator, he worked as a business consultant and economic development official before becoming a legislator. Kilmer is being challenged by conservative Republican Marty McClendon, whom he soundly defeated in a 2010 state Senate race, and Green Party candidate Douglas Milholland. Milholland is running on a campaign of environmentalism and nonviolence. Kilmer’s experience and ability to work across the aisle on behalf of the district make him the best choice in this race.Derek Kilmer
Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term.
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Judy Arbogast is a longtime education advocate who spent decades as a teacher at the South Kitsap School District. She promises to fight for education funding and help fix the dysfunction of the Senate, such as her opponent Sen. Jan Angel's attempt to kill funding for homelessness housing. Unfortunately, Angel has done more to help the corporate donors that fund her campaign than the people of the 26th District. Arbogast would be a much better choice to represent the district.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Judy Arbogast
Judy Arbogast is a longtime education advocate who spent
decades as a teacher at the South Kitsap School District. She promises to fight
for education funding and help fix the dysfunction of the Senate, such as her
Judy Arbogast is a longtime education advocate who spent decades as a teacher at the South Kitsap School District. She promises to fight for education funding and help fix the dysfunction of the Senate, such as her opponent Sen. Jan Angel's attempt to kill funding for homelessness housing. Unfortunately, Angel has done more to help the corporate donors that fund her campaign than the people of the 26th District. Arbogast would be a much better choice to represent the district.Judy Arbogast
Judy Arbogast is a longtime education advocate who spent
decades as a teacher at the South Kitsap School District. She promises to fight
for education funding and help fix the dysfunction of the Senate, such as her
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Nathan Schlicher is a doctor, a leader of government transparency, and was an effective champion of the 26th while serving his appointment in the Senate in 2013. As an emergency room doctor and an attorney, Schlicher is particularly well-qualified to expand access to health care and fight for healthier communities. Schlicher will focus on creating jobs, supporting mental health services, and increasing government transparency, particularly in the budget. Schlicher serves on several boards dedicated to advocacy for patient health and is also active in the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church. One of his two Republican opponents, Bill Scheidler, is not running an effective campaign. Republican Jesse Young was appointed to the seat earlier this year after Jan Angel won the Senate seat. In his first year in office, Young voted against funding for improvements for the Bremerton ferry terminal and important repairs to six ferries that serve the 26th District. Schlicher is the best choice to represent the 26th District.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Nathan Schlicher
Nathan Schlicher is a doctor, a leader of government
transparency, and was an effective champion of the 26th while serving his
appointment in the Senate in 2013. As an emergency room doctor and an attorney,
Nathan Schlicher is a doctor, a leader of government transparency, and was an effective champion of the 26th while serving his appointment in the Senate in 2013. As an emergency room doctor and an attorney, Schlicher is particularly well-qualified to expand access to health care and fight for healthier communities. Schlicher will focus on creating jobs, supporting mental health services, and increasing government transparency, particularly in the budget. Schlicher serves on several boards dedicated to advocacy for patient health and is also active in the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church. One of his two Republican opponents, Bill Scheidler, is not running an effective campaign. Republican Jesse Young was appointed to the seat earlier this year after Jan Angel won the Senate seat. In his first year in office, Young voted against funding for improvements for the Bremerton ferry terminal and important repairs to six ferries that serve the 26th District. Schlicher is the best choice to represent the 26th District.Nathan Schlicher
Nathan Schlicher is a doctor, a leader of government
transparency, and was an effective champion of the 26th while serving his
appointment in the Senate in 2013. As an emergency room doctor and an attorney,
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Representative Larry Seaquist is a moderate Democrat who chairs the Higher Education Committee. Seaquist has passed significant reforms through bipartisian compromises, including preventing some cuts to higher education, sponsoring Apple Health Care for Kids, and reducing property taxes for low-income seniors. His opponent, Republican Michelle Caldier, is a political newcomer, foster mom and dentist who advocated for Medicaid funding for low-income dental patients. However, she has refused to support the funding necessary to help our schools and move our state forward. Seaquist is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Larry Seaquist
Representative Larry Seaquist is a moderate Democrat who
chairs the Higher Education Committee. Seaquist has passed significant reforms
through bipartisian compromises, including preventing some cuts to higher
Representative Larry Seaquist is a moderate Democrat who chairs the Higher Education Committee. Seaquist has passed significant reforms through bipartisian compromises, including preventing some cuts to higher education, sponsoring Apple Health Care for Kids, and reducing property taxes for low-income seniors. His opponent, Republican Michelle Caldier, is a political newcomer, foster mom and dentist who advocated for Medicaid funding for low-income dental patients. However, she has refused to support the funding necessary to help our schools and move our state forward. Seaquist is the best choice in this race.Larry Seaquist
Representative Larry Seaquist is a moderate Democrat who
chairs the Higher Education Committee. Seaquist has passed significant reforms
through bipartisian compromises, including preventing some cuts to higher
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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 having advocated 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 having advocated 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.
County Council District Races
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Dan Roach
There are no good choices in this race. Republican Dan Roach is running unopposed for re-election. If you are interested in running for office in the future please contact our friends at Progressive Majority
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Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has done Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. From 2002 to 2009, he was elected to the Tacoma City Council. He served as the president of the Small Business Incubator as well as the East Tacoma Home and Industry Council. He hopes to streamline the allotment of existing tax revenue into projects, rather than engage in any new taxation measures.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Rick Talbert
Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has done Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. From 2002 to 2009, he was elected to the Tacoma City Council. He served as the president of the Small Business Incubator as well as the East Tacoma Home and Industry Council.
Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has done Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. From 2002 to 2009, he was elected to the Tacoma City Council. He served as the president of the Small Business Incubator as well as the East Tacoma Home and Industry Council. He hopes to streamline the allotment of existing tax revenue into projects, rather than engage in any new taxation measures.Rick Talbert
Rick Talbert is a moderate Democrat. He has done Pierce County Performance Audits since 2003. From 2002 to 2009, he was elected to the Tacoma City Council. He served as the president of the Small Business Incubator as well as the East Tacoma Home and Industry Council.
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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: 2023-04-05Derek 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.