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

  • 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
  • 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.

  • Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad range of advocates to work together to protect our quality of life. Outside the legislature, Green is a registered nurse dedicated to caring for mentally ill adults and children. She would be a significant leader in the Senate.

    Incumbent O’Ban was an extremely conservative first-term House member who was appointed to this seat last year when Sen. Mike Carrell passed away. He led the fight to block marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in Washington. O'Ban also opposes access to safe and legal abortion. He has voted to cut funding for schools and to protect corporate tax loopholes. Tami Green's leadership, values, and priorities make her the best choice for the 28th district.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Tami Green

    Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in

    the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for

    the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad

    Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad range of advocates to work together to protect our quality of life. Outside the legislature, Green is a registered nurse dedicated to caring for mentally ill adults and children. She would be a significant leader in the Senate.

    Incumbent O’Ban was an extremely conservative first-term House member who was appointed to this seat last year when Sen. Mike Carrell passed away. He led the fight to block marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in Washington. O'Ban also opposes access to safe and legal abortion. He has voted to cut funding for schools and to protect corporate tax loopholes. Tami Green's leadership, values, and priorities make her the best choice for the 28th district.

    Tami Green

    Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in

    the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for

    the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad

  • Endorsed By: American Federation of Teachers - WA, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Fuse, APACE, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Pierce Count Central Labor Council, UFCW 367, Washington Federation of State Employees, IBEW Local 77, IBEW Local 73, West Pierce Firefighters IAFF Local 1488, Washington State Nurses Association, Washington State Dental Hygienists, Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Sheet Metal Workers, 28th Legislative District Democrats
  • Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received a Pierce County Lifetime Achievement award for her 36 years as a credit union banker, from which she is now retired. Her opponent, Dick Muri, is a far-right conservative who was appointed to fill the seat of Steve O'Ban when he was moved up to the Senate. Moss's community leadership make her the best candidate in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mary Moss

    Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five

    years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations

    that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received

    Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received a Pierce County Lifetime Achievement award for her 36 years as a credit union banker, from which she is now retired. Her opponent, Dick Muri, is a far-right conservative who was appointed to fill the seat of Steve O'Ban when he was moved up to the Senate. Moss's community leadership make her the best candidate in this race.

    Mary Moss

    Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five

    years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations

    that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received

  • Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus building and transparency, Kilduff will be a great asset for our state's education crisis. Kilduff faces a tough primary with two Republican opponents, an Independent, and a Democratic challenger. In particular, Democrat John Connelly has received support from labor unions and is a strong progressive who will fight for working families. Additionally, Kilduff's opponents include conservative Paul Wagemann who ran for this seat and lost in 2010 and 2012; Republican Monique Trudnowski, a restaurant owner with close ties to the special interest restaurant association; and Independent Kevin Heiderich who is not running a competitive campaign. Due to her solid grasp of the law, dedication to serving the people over special interests, and background in education, Kilduff is the best candidate in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Christine Kilduff

    Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general

    who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for

    her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus

    Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus building and transparency, Kilduff will be a great asset for our state's education crisis. Kilduff faces a tough primary with two Republican opponents, an Independent, and a Democratic challenger. In particular, Democrat John Connelly has received support from labor unions and is a strong progressive who will fight for working families. Additionally, Kilduff's opponents include conservative Paul Wagemann who ran for this seat and lost in 2010 and 2012; Republican Monique Trudnowski, a restaurant owner with close ties to the special interest restaurant association; and Independent Kevin Heiderich who is not running a competitive campaign. Due to her solid grasp of the law, dedication to serving the people over special interests, and background in education, Kilduff is the best candidate in this race.

    Christine Kilduff

    Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general

    who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for

    her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus

  • 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