City of Sumner

Not in City of Sumner? Click here to choose your customized guide.

Congress

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

8th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

  • Jason Ritchie photo
    Democrat

    Jason Ritchie

    Website Facebook Endorsements
  • Jason Ritchie is a rising star who is running an energetic campaign to defeat incumbent Dave Reichert. Ritchie started a business remodeling homes for the disabled 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 yet to sponsor one piece of legislation that has been passed into law 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 the disabled 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 the disabled 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 yet to sponsor one piece of legislation that has been passed into law 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 the disabled after his father had a stroke and suffered from limited mobility.

    • Endorsed By: The Stranger, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Washington State Labor Council, 5th, 25th, 31st, and 33rd District Democrats, Pierce County Democrats, Young Democrats of Washington, King County Young Democrats

10th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

  • Denny Heck photo
    Democrat

    Denny Heck

    Website Facebook
  • Denny Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sector, 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 healthcare 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. Other candidates include Independent Jennifer Gigi Ferguson, who is conservative on social issues, including women’s health protections, and is not running a competitive campaign, as well as Human Rights Party member Sam Wright. 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 sector, 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 sector, 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 healthcare 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. Other candidates include Independent Jennifer Gigi Ferguson, who is conservative on social issues, including women’s health protections, and is not running a competitive campaign, as well as Human Rights Party member Sam Wright. 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 sector, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder.

31st Legislative District

State Senator

No Good Choices

There are no good candidates in this race. Pam Roach is extremely conservative and very volatile. She has been banned from her caucus for abusing fellow legislators and has been censured for abusing staff. She also isn't afraid to buck her party on some occasions and has been good on some labor issues, which has earned her support from several labor unions. Her Democratic opponent, Lynda Messner, is also quite conservative and has made controversial remarks against immigrants and President Obama. The other Republican in this race, Cathy Dalquist, has been a consistently conservative vote and an obstacle to progress in the House.

If you are interested in running for office in this district in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

Pam Roach

There are no good candidates in this race. Pam Roach is

extremely conservative and very volatile. She has been banned from her caucus

for abusing fellow legislators and has been censured for abusing staff. She

State Representative, Position #1

  • Mike Sando photo
    Democrat

    Mike Sando

    Website Facebook
  • Mike Sando is a teacher in Enumclaw who serves on the Enumclaw Planning Commission and City Council. As a teacher, he says he is committed to ensuring Washington's public schools are fully-funded. This seat is open after Cathy Dalquist decided to challenge Pam Roach for Senate. Two other candidates, Republican Drew Stokesbary and Independent Democrat Jonathon Dunn, do not bring the breadth of experience to this race that Sando does.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mike Sando

    Mike Sando is a teacher in Enumclaw who serves on the

    Enumclaw Planning Commission and City Council. As a teacher, he says he is

    committed to ensuring Washington's public schools are fully-funded. This seat is

    Mike Sando is a teacher in Enumclaw who serves on the Enumclaw Planning Commission and City Council. As a teacher, he says he is committed to ensuring Washington's public schools are fully-funded. This seat is open after Cathy Dalquist decided to challenge Pam Roach for Senate. Two other candidates, Republican Drew Stokesbary and Independent Democrat Jonathon Dunn, do not bring the breadth of experience to this race that Sando does.

    Mike Sando

    Mike Sando is a teacher in Enumclaw who serves on the

    Enumclaw Planning Commission and City Council. As a teacher, he says he is

    committed to ensuring Washington's public schools are fully-funded. This seat is

State Representative, Position #2

  • Christopher Hurst photo
    Democrat

    Christopher Hurst

  • Representative Christopher Hurst calls himself an "independent Democrat" to broadcast his conservative values. Hurst has a rather conservative voting record on environmental issues, transit, and taxes. He also voted against marriage equality and as Chair of the Public Safety committee didn't allow a vote on marijuana legalization. Unfortunately, Hurst's opponent, Independent Republican Phil Fortunato, is not running a competitive campaign. Hurst is a better choice in this race between conservative candidates.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Christopher Hurst

    Representative Christopher Hurst calls himself an

    "independent Democrat" to broadcast his conservative values. Hurst has a

    rather conservative voting record on environmental issues, transit, and taxes.

    Representative Christopher Hurst calls himself an "independent Democrat" to broadcast his conservative values. Hurst has a rather conservative voting record on environmental issues, transit, and taxes. He also voted against marriage equality and as Chair of the Public Safety committee didn't allow a vote on marijuana legalization. Unfortunately, Hurst's opponent, Independent Republican Phil Fortunato, is not running a competitive campaign. Hurst is a better choice in this race between conservative candidates.

    Christopher Hurst

    Representative Christopher Hurst calls himself an

    "independent Democrat" to broadcast his conservative values. Hurst has a

    rather conservative voting record on environmental issues, transit, and taxes.

Pierce County

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney

  • Mark Lindquist photo
    Democrat

    Mark Lindquist

    Website Facebook Endorsements
  • 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.

    • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council, Tacoma Professional Firefighters, Local 31

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. 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

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

Pierce County, District #5

Pierce County Council, District #5

  • Rick Talbert photo
    Democrat

    Rick Talbert

    Website Facebook Endorsements
  • 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.

    • Endorsed By: Pierce County Sheriff's Council, Pierce County Democratic Central Committee, Tacoma Professional Firefighters Local 31

Pierce County, District #7

Pierce County Council, District #7

  • Derek Young photo
    Democrat

    Derek Young

    Website Facebook
  • 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.

    • Endorsed By: Pro-Choice Washington, Sierra Club, Tacoma Firefighters