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Congress

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women, equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to serve openly in the state Legislature and helped pass marriage equality. Jinkins also sponsored bills to improve education funding and secured funding for a new low-income health clinic in Hilltop. Her opponents, Republican Rodger Deskins and No Party Preference Robert Hill, are not running competitive campaigns. Jinkins has earned another two years in the House.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Laurie Jinkins

    Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and

    effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women,

    equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to

    Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women, equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to serve openly in the state Legislature and helped pass marriage equality. Jinkins also sponsored bills to improve education funding and secured funding for a new low-income health clinic in Hilltop. Her opponents, Republican Rodger Deskins and No Party Preference Robert Hill, are not running competitive campaigns. Jinkins has earned another two years in the House.

    Laurie Jinkins

    Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and

    effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women,

    equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to

  • Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger siblings at age 13 when his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed. His supporters tout his ability to get things accomplished and work with people. Fey's opponents, Republican Steven T. Cook and Farmer Party member Micah J. Anderson, are not running competitive campaigns. Fey is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jake Fey

    Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader

    on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in

    Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger

    Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger siblings at age 13 when his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed. His supporters tout his ability to get things accomplished and work with people. Fey's opponents, Republican Steven T. Cook and Farmer Party member Micah J. Anderson, are not running competitive campaigns. Fey is the best choice in this race.

    Jake Fey

    Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader

    on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in

    Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger

  • 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.

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

  • 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
  • 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