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Congress

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

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

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 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.

Legislative Races

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

2nd Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    Greg Hartman

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  • Greg Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As such, his priorities are to fully fund education, invest in infrastructure, and save our state parks. He's running against conservative Republican Graham Hunt. Hartman is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Greg Hartman

    Greg Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and

    firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the

    devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As such, his priorities are to fully

    Greg Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As such, his priorities are to fully fund education, invest in infrastructure, and save our state parks. He's running against conservative Republican Graham Hunt. Hartman is the best choice in this race.

    Greg Hartman

    Greg Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and

    firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the

    devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As such, his priorities are to fully

    • Endorsed By: American Federation of Teachers - WA, Washington State Labor Council, Pro-Choice Washington, Young Democrats of Washington, Pierce County Democratic Party, Thurston County Democratic Party, Pierce County Young Democrats, 2nd Legislative District Democrats

State Representative, Position #2

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Republican J.T. Wilcox is only opposed by Libertarian Steven Nielson and Marijuana Party candidate Rick Payne. If you are interested in running for office in the future, see our friends at Progressive Majority.

J.T. Wilcox

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative

Republican J.T. Wilcox is only opposed by Libertarian Steven Nielson and

Marijuana Party candidate Rick Payne. If you are interested in running for

office in the future, see our friends at Progressive Majority.

20th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

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    Democrat

    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.

Thurston County

Thurston County Auditor

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    Democrat

    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.