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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

8th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Democrat

    Jason Ritchie

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  • 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

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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.

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.

County Races

Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.

Pierce County

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney

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    Democrat

    Mark Lindquist

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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.

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

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.

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

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    Democrat

    Rick Talbert

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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.

    • 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

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    Democrat

    Derek Young

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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: 2023-04-05

    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

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.