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    Mark Boswell

  • Navy veteran Mark Boswell is a former Democratic Precinct Committee Officer and Chair of the 31st Legislative District Democrats. His campaign goals include advocating for a shift to clean energy, supporting education, and upgrading the area's transportation system.

    He is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Morgan Irwin, a police officer whose campaign is focused on hardline "law and order" policies. Irwin opposes commonsense gun safety laws and says the "cycle of gun violence starts with property crime." Boswell is the best choice in this race.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mark Boswell

    Navy veteran Mark Boswell is a former Democratic Precinct Committee Officer and Chair of the 31st Legislative District Democrats. His campaign goals include advocating for a shift to clean energy, supporting education, and upgrading the area's transportation system.

    Navy veteran Mark Boswell is a former Democratic Precinct Committee Officer and Chair of the 31st Legislative District Democrats. His campaign goals include advocating for a shift to clean energy, supporting education, and upgrading the area's transportation system.

    He is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Morgan Irwin, a police officer whose campaign is focused on hardline "law and order" policies. Irwin opposes commonsense gun safety laws and says the "cycle of gun violence starts with property crime." Boswell is the best choice in this race.

    Mark Boswell

    Navy veteran Mark Boswell is a former Democratic Precinct Committee Officer and Chair of the 31st Legislative District Democrats. His campaign goals include advocating for a shift to clean energy, supporting education, and upgrading the area's transportation system.

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES for Jobs and Clean Energy

  • Initiative 1631 is our best opportunity to accelerate clean energy solutions and build healthier communities for everyone in Washington.

    This initiative will charge our state’s largest corporate polluters a fee that will be used to create local jobs by investing in clean energy, healthy forests, and clean water. I-1631 is essential to pass a clean and healthy Washington on to future generations. It will create 40,000 jobs by investing in water and forestry projects, energy efficiency, and clean transportation. These investments are a practical first step to ensure clean air and clean water for everyone in Washington. These will look different in every community, from energy efficiency upgrades for our homes and businesses to keeping our forests healthy so they clean our air and investing in cleaner transportation options for more communities.

    The oil industry is spending tens of millions of dollars to confuse voters about I-1631 so they can continue polluting for free and raking in record profits. We can't wait any longer to act. Vote YES on I-1631.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Initiative 1631 is our best opportunity to accelerate clean energy solutions and build healthier communities for everyone in Washington.

    This initiative will charge our state’s largest corporate polluters a fee that will be used to create local jobs by investing in clean energy, healthy forests, and clean water. I-1631 is essential to pass a clean and healthy Washington on to future generations. It will create 40,000 jobs by investing in water and forestry projects, energy efficiency, and clean transportation. These investments are a practical first step to ensure clean air and clean water for everyone in Washington. These will look different in every community, from energy efficiency upgrades for our homes and businesses to keeping our forests healthy so they clean our air and investing in cleaner transportation options for more communities.

    The oil industry is spending tens of millions of dollars to confuse voters about I-1631 so they can continue polluting for free and raking in record profits. We can't wait any longer to act. Vote YES on I-1631.
    Initiative 1631 is our best opportunity to accelerate clean energy solutions and build healthier communities for everyone in Washington.

    This initiative will charge our state’s largest corporate polluters a fee that will be used to create local jobs by investing in clean energy, healthy forests, and clean water. I-1631 is essential to pass a clean and healthy Washington on to future generations. It will create 40,000 jobs by investing in water and forestry projects, energy efficiency, and clean transportation. These investments are a practical first step to ensure clean air and clean water for everyone in Washington. These will look different in every community, from energy efficiency upgrades for our homes and businesses to keeping our forests healthy so they clean our air and investing in cleaner transportation options for more communities.

    The oil industry is spending tens of millions of dollars to confuse voters about I-1631 so they can continue polluting for free and raking in record profits. We can't wait any longer to act. Vote YES on I-1631.

    I-1631

    Initiative 1631 is our best opportunity to accelerate clean energy solutions and build healthier communities for everyone in Washington.

  • VOTE NO

    Vote NO on I-1634

  • Initiative 1634 would prevent cities and counties in Washington from passing new taxes on sugary beverages. Such taxes are aimed at discouraging people from buying sweetened drinks that have been linked to type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and tooth decay.

    I-1634 is backed primarily by millions of dollars from a handful of big soda companies. It also has support from some labor unions that represent workers whose jobs could be impacted by soda taxes. The campaign’s highly deceptive ads focus on grocery taxes despite the fact that groceries have been exempt from sales taxes since 1977.

    Progressive advocates oppose efforts like this to use state laws to prevent localities from taking action that’s right for their communities. In recent years, Republican legislators have sought to use similar legislation to reverse Seattle’s $15 minimum wage and progressive paid sick leave laws in Tacoma and Spokane.

    We’re sympathetic to the concerns of union workers in the beverage industry and we agree that our tax system is upside-down and disproportionately hurts low-income families. However, we don’t think that preempting local legislation that taxes sugary drinks is the way to fix it.

    Don’t be fooled by Big Soda’s misleading ads. Vote NO on I-1634.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Initiative 1634 would prevent cities and counties in Washington from passing new taxes on sugary beverages. Such taxes are aimed at discouraging people from buying sweetened drinks that have been linked to type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and tooth decay.

    I-1634 is backed primarily by millions of dollars from a handful of big soda companies. It also has support from some labor unions that represent workers whose jobs could be impacted by soda taxes. The campaign’s highly deceptive ads focus on grocery taxes despite the fact that groceries have been exempt from sales taxes since 1977.

    Progressive advocates oppose efforts like this to use state laws to prevent localities from taking action that’s right for their communities. In recent years, Republican legislators have sought to use similar legislation to reverse Seattle’s $15 minimum wage and progressive paid sick leave laws in Tacoma and Spokane.

    We’re sympathetic to the concerns of union workers in the beverage industry and we agree that our tax system is upside-down and disproportionately hurts low-income families. However, we don’t think that preempting local legislation that taxes sugary drinks is the way to fix it.

    Don’t be fooled by Big Soda’s misleading ads. Vote NO on I-1634.
    Initiative 1634 would prevent cities and counties in Washington from passing new taxes on sugary beverages. Such taxes are aimed at discouraging people from buying sweetened drinks that have been linked to type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and tooth decay.

    I-1634 is backed primarily by millions of dollars from a handful of big soda companies. It also has support from some labor unions that represent workers whose jobs could be impacted by soda taxes. The campaign’s highly deceptive ads focus on grocery taxes despite the fact that groceries have been exempt from sales taxes since 1977.

    Progressive advocates oppose efforts like this to use state laws to prevent localities from taking action that’s right for their communities. In recent years, Republican legislators have sought to use similar legislation to reverse Seattle’s $15 minimum wage and progressive paid sick leave laws in Tacoma and Spokane.

    We’re sympathetic to the concerns of union workers in the beverage industry and we agree that our tax system is upside-down and disproportionately hurts low-income families. However, we don’t think that preempting local legislation that taxes sugary drinks is the way to fix it.

    Don’t be fooled by Big Soda’s misleading ads. Vote NO on I-1634.

    I-1634

    Initiative 1634 would prevent cities and counties in Washington from passing new taxes on sugary beverages. Such taxes are aimed at discouraging people from buying sweetened drinks that have been linked to type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and tooth decay.

  • Opposed By The Stranger, WA Federation of State Employees, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Children’s Alliance, El Centro de La Raza
  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES to Reduce Gun Violence

  • Initiative 1639 is the most comprehensive gun violence prevention measure put forward in Washington state history. It's a commonsense initiative that will reduce gun violence and keep our schools and communities safe. I-1639 would raise the age to purchase semi-automatic assault rifles from 18 to 21 and require enhanced background checks and safety training for purchasing these particularly lethal weapons. It will also incentivize secure storage of all firearms by holding gun owners accountable if a child or other legally prohibited person uses their weapon to harm themselves or someone else.

    Someone is killed with a gun in Washington state every 14 hours and more than 200,000 students have experienced gun violence at school since Columbine. Unfortunately, the gun lobby has prevented our elected officials from acting to prevent it, so we'll do it ourselves. Vote YES on I-1639 to keep our schools and communities safe.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Initiative 1639 is the most comprehensive gun violence prevention measure put forward in Washington state history. It's a commonsense initiative that will reduce gun violence and keep our schools and communities safe. I-1639 would raise the age to purchase semi-automatic assault rifles from 18 to 21 and require enhanced background checks and safety training for purchasing these particularly lethal weapons. It will also incentivize secure storage of all firearms by holding gun owners accountable if a child or other legally prohibited person uses their weapon to harm themselves or someone else.

    Someone is killed with a gun in Washington state every 14 hours and more than 200,000 students have experienced gun violence at school since Columbine. Unfortunately, the gun lobby has prevented our elected officials from acting to prevent it, so we'll do it ourselves. Vote YES on I-1639 to keep our schools and communities safe.
    Initiative 1639 is the most comprehensive gun violence prevention measure put forward in Washington state history. It's a commonsense initiative that will reduce gun violence and keep our schools and communities safe. I-1639 would raise the age to purchase semi-automatic assault rifles from 18 to 21 and require enhanced background checks and safety training for purchasing these particularly lethal weapons. It will also incentivize secure storage of all firearms by holding gun owners accountable if a child or other legally prohibited person uses their weapon to harm themselves or someone else.

    Someone is killed with a gun in Washington state every 14 hours and more than 200,000 students have experienced gun violence at school since Columbine. Unfortunately, the gun lobby has prevented our elected officials from acting to prevent it, so we'll do it ourselves. Vote YES on I-1639 to keep our schools and communities safe.

    I-1639

    Initiative 1639 is the most comprehensive gun violence prevention measure put forward in Washington state history. It's a commonsense initiative that will reduce gun violence and keep our schools and communities safe. I-1639 would raise the age to purchase semi-automatic assault rifles from 18 to 21 and require enhanced background checks and safety training for purchasing these particularly lethal weapons.

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES for Police Accountability

  • Last year, more people in Washington were killed in encounters with law enforcement than in 45 other states, and almost one-third of them were experiencing a mental health crisis. Initiative 940 would improve de-escalation, first aid, and mental health crisis training for law enforcement and help save lives.

    Currently, officers are only required to receive eight hours of "crisis intervention training." Initiative 940 would ensure that every officer receives extensive training and continuing education in de-escalating potential confrontations. The primary goal is preventing tragedies in the first place, but when a tragedy does occur Initiative 940 would also create a fair and independent investigation process and bring our use of force standard in line with 27 other states.

    Vote YES on Initiative 940 to improve training for law enforcement and help save lives.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Last year, more people in Washington were killed in encounters with law enforcement than in 45 other states, and almost one-third of them were experiencing a mental health crisis. Initiative 940 would improve de-escalation, first aid, and mental health crisis training for law enforcement and help save lives.

    Currently, officers are only required to receive eight hours of "crisis intervention training." Initiative 940 would ensure that every officer receives extensive training and continuing education in de-escalating potential confrontations. The primary goal is preventing tragedies in the first place, but when a tragedy does occur Initiative 940 would also create a fair and independent investigation process and bring our use of force standard in line with 27 other states.

    Vote YES on Initiative 940 to improve training for law enforcement and help save lives.
    Last year, more people in Washington were killed in encounters with law enforcement than in 45 other states, and almost one-third of them were experiencing a mental health crisis. Initiative 940 would improve de-escalation, first aid, and mental health crisis training for law enforcement and help save lives.

    Currently, officers are only required to receive eight hours of "crisis intervention training." Initiative 940 would ensure that every officer receives extensive training and continuing education in de-escalating potential confrontations. The primary goal is preventing tragedies in the first place, but when a tragedy does occur Initiative 940 would also create a fair and independent investigation process and bring our use of force standard in line with 27 other states.

    Vote YES on Initiative 940 to improve training for law enforcement and help save lives.

    I-940

    Last year, more people in Washington were killed in encounters with law enforcement than in 45 other states, and almost one-third of them were experiencing a mental health crisis. Initiative 940 would improve de-escalation, first aid, and mental health crisis training for law enforcement and help save lives.

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Maintain Funding for Oil Spill Prevention

  • A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6269 to fund oil spill prevention and cleanup. The legislation directs the Department of Ecology to improve prevention for oil spills in Puget Sound, as well as around oil refineries, railroads, and pipelines. This bill was funded by a $0.05 tax per 42-gallon barrel of oil used by boats and marine terminals.

    Because of a Tim Eyman initiative the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote MAINTAINED on Advisory Vote 19.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6269 to fund oil spill prevention and cleanup. The legislation directs the Department of Ecology to improve prevention for oil spills in Puget Sound, as well as around oil refineries, railroads, and pipelines. This bill was funded by a $0.05 tax per 42-gallon barrel of oil used by boats and marine terminals.

    Because of a Tim Eyman initiative the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote MAINTAINED on Advisory Vote 19.
    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6269 to fund oil spill prevention and cleanup. The legislation directs the Department of Ecology to improve prevention for oil spills in Puget Sound, as well as around oil refineries, railroads, and pipelines. This bill was funded by a $0.05 tax per 42-gallon barrel of oil used by boats and marine terminals.

    Because of a Tim Eyman initiative the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote MAINTAINED on Advisory Vote 19.

    Advisory Vote 19

    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6269 to fund oil spill prevention and cleanup. The legislation directs the Department of Ecology to improve prevention for oil spills in Puget Sound, as well as around oil refineries, railroads, and pipelines. This bill was funded by a $0.05 tax per 42-gallon barrel of oil used by boats and marine terminals.

  • Endorsed By The Stranger

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

  • VOTE APPROVED

    Say YES to a Two-Year County Budget

  • The Pierce County Council has put forth County Charter Amendment No. 48 to transition from an annual budget process to a biennial (two-year) process beginning January 1, 2020. This move would enable the county council to model the county's budget cycle after the state Legislature and most other major cities. This amendment also allows for more time to debate important budget policy decisions related to funding for constituent services, county agencies, and initiatives. Vote YES on Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 48.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The Pierce County Council has put forth County Charter Amendment No. 48 to transition from an annual budget process to a biennial (two-year) process beginning January 1, 2020. This move would enable the county council to model the county's budget cycle after the state Legislature and most other major cities. This amendment also allows for more time to debate important budget policy decisions related to funding for constituent services, county agencies, and initiatives. Vote YES on Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 48.
    The Pierce County Council has put forth County Charter Amendment No. 48 to transition from an annual budget process to a biennial (two-year) process beginning January 1, 2020. This move would enable the county council to model the county's budget cycle after the state Legislature and most other major cities. This amendment also allows for more time to debate important budget policy decisions related to funding for constituent services, county agencies, and initiatives. Vote YES on Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 48.

    Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 48

    The Pierce County Council has put forth County Charter Amendment No. 48 to transition from an annual budget process to a biennial (two-year) process beginning January 1, 2020.

  • VOTE APPROVED

    Say YES to Clear Charter Language

  • The process for filing and processing county ballot measures is confusing, which has led to redundancies in the filing process and confusion for filers. Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 49. would require that all initiatives, referendums, and charter amendment petitions follow the state style guidelines and would add clarifying language by defining terminology used to set procedural time and to certify signatures. Vote Yes on Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 49.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The process for filing and processing county ballot measures is confusing, which has led to redundancies in the filing process and confusion for filers. Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 49. would require that all initiatives, referendums, and charter amendment petitions follow the state style guidelines and would add clarifying language by defining terminology used to set procedural time and to certify signatures. Vote Yes on Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 49.
    The process for filing and processing county ballot measures is confusing, which has led to redundancies in the filing process and confusion for filers. Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 49. would require that all initiatives, referendums, and charter amendment petitions follow the state style guidelines and would add clarifying language by defining terminology used to set procedural time and to certify signatures. Vote Yes on Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 49.

    Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 49.

    The process for filing and processing county ballot measures is confusing, which has led to redundancies in the filing process and confusion for filers. Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 49.

  • VOTE APPROVED

    Say YES to a Coherent Appointment Process

  • Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 50 clarifies the appointment process for filling partisan vacancies in instances when the previous office holder doesn’t belong to a major party. It would enable the Pierce County Council to fill a vacant partisan seat by publicly soliciting applications for the vacancy and selecting from a pool of qualified applicants. This charter is mirrored after the same voter-approved process for filling non-partisan vacancies. Vote to approve Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 50.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 50 clarifies the appointment process for filling partisan vacancies in instances when the previous office holder doesn’t belong to a major party. It would enable the Pierce County Council to fill a vacant partisan seat by publicly soliciting applications for the vacancy and selecting from a pool of qualified applicants. This charter is mirrored after the same voter-approved process for filling non-partisan vacancies. Vote to approve Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 50.
    Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 50 clarifies the appointment process for filling partisan vacancies in instances when the previous office holder doesn’t belong to a major party. It would enable the Pierce County Council to fill a vacant partisan seat by publicly soliciting applications for the vacancy and selecting from a pool of qualified applicants. This charter is mirrored after the same voter-approved process for filling non-partisan vacancies. Vote to approve Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 50.

    Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 50

    Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 50 clarifies the appointment process for filling partisan vacancies in instances when the previous office holder doesn’t belong to a major party.

  • Senator Maria Cantwell was first elected in 2000 and continues to represent our state's progressive values in our nation's capital. Sen. Cantwell has been a leader on a wide range of issues including reproductive rights, supporting the Children's Health Insurance Program, defending net neutrality, passing oil spill legislation to protect our water, working on clean energy policies, and many more.

    Sen. Cantwell is opposed by Republican Susan Hutchison. Hutchison is a former news anchor and past chair of the state Republican Party. She ran for King County Executive in 2009 and lost by twenty points. Hutchison is well-known for being a party-line Republican and for her fierce defense of President Donald Trump, including calling fellow Republican Ted Cruz a "traitor" for not supporting the president's campaign.

    Sen. Cantwell has been a tenacious advocate for the people of Washington state and is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Maria Cantwell

    Senator Maria Cantwell was first elected in 2000 and continues to represent our state's progressive values in our nation's capital. Sen.

    Senator Maria Cantwell was first elected in 2000 and continues to represent our state's progressive values in our nation's capital. Sen. Cantwell has been a leader on a wide range of issues including reproductive rights, supporting the Children's Health Insurance Program, defending net neutrality, passing oil spill legislation to protect our water, working on clean energy policies, and many more.

    Sen. Cantwell is opposed by Republican Susan Hutchison. Hutchison is a former news anchor and past chair of the state Republican Party. She ran for King County Executive in 2009 and lost by twenty points. Hutchison is well-known for being a party-line Republican and for her fierce defense of President Donald Trump, including calling fellow Republican Ted Cruz a "traitor" for not supporting the president's campaign.

    Sen. Cantwell has been a tenacious advocate for the people of Washington state and is the best choice in this race.

    Maria Cantwell

    Senator Maria Cantwell was first elected in 2000 and continues to represent our state's progressive values in our nation's capital. Sen.

Congress

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

  • Representative Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of job creation and infrastructure improvement. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting the Puget Sound during his three terms in Congress. A former state Senator, he previously worked as a business consultant and economic development official. Kilmer is a sponsor of a clean Dream Act in support of immigrants who arrived in the country as children with their undocumented parents. He supports commonsense gun safety legislation and cosponsored the Voter Empowerment Act, an online voter registration act that helps keep voting rights equitable. Rep. Kilmer has also worked on several environmental bills, including the Wild Olympics Wilderness and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

    Kilmer is running against Republican Douglas Dightman. Dightman is a family physician running on a platform of supporting national defense and the free market. He also supports legislation to weaken protections for workers in labor unions.

    Kilmer is widely supported by our progressive partners and is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Derek Kilmer

    Representative Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of job creation and infrastructure improvement. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting the Puget Sound during his three terms in Congress.

    Representative Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of job creation and infrastructure improvement. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting the Puget Sound during his three terms in Congress. A former state Senator, he previously worked as a business consultant and economic development official. Kilmer is a sponsor of a clean Dream Act in support of immigrants who arrived in the country as children with their undocumented parents. He supports commonsense gun safety legislation and cosponsored the Voter Empowerment Act, an online voter registration act that helps keep voting rights equitable. Rep. Kilmer has also worked on several environmental bills, including the Wild Olympics Wilderness and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

    Kilmer is running against Republican Douglas Dightman. Dightman is a family physician running on a platform of supporting national defense and the free market. He also supports legislation to weaken protections for workers in labor unions.

    Kilmer is widely supported by our progressive partners and is the best choice in this race.

    Derek Kilmer

    Representative Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of job creation and infrastructure improvement. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting the Puget Sound during his three terms in Congress.

  • Dr. Kim Schrier is a pediatrician who was inspired to run for Washington’s 8th Congressional District because of Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. She is committed to building an economy that works for everyone and protecting Social Security and Medicare for all. She also wants to bring her voice to the debates about women’s health care and abortion rights in Congress, where there are currently no women doctors. Dr. Schrier supports letting Americans of any age buy into Medicare on a sliding scale to reduce overhead costs and increase competition for private insurers.

    Dr. Schrier is running against Republican Dino Rossi, who previously ran unsuccessful campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate. Rossi has consistently sided with congressional Republicans, including supporting the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy few. He is also strongly anti-choice and does not support commonsense gun safety legislation. While in the state Legislature, he wrote a budget that would have taken away health care from 45,000 low-income kids. Rossi would be another reliable vote for the Republican leaders and powerful special interests in Washington, D.C.

    We need new leadership in Congress that puts working families before corporations and the wealthy elites who rig the rules. Dr. Kim Schrier is the best choice for Washington's 8th Congressional District.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dr. Kim Schrier

    Dr. Kim Schrier is a pediatrician who was inspired to run for Washington’s 8th Congressional District because of Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. She is committed to building an economy that works for everyone and protecting Social Security and Medicare for all.

    Dr. Kim Schrier is a pediatrician who was inspired to run for Washington’s 8th Congressional District because of Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. She is committed to building an economy that works for everyone and protecting Social Security and Medicare for all. She also wants to bring her voice to the debates about women’s health care and abortion rights in Congress, where there are currently no women doctors. Dr. Schrier supports letting Americans of any age buy into Medicare on a sliding scale to reduce overhead costs and increase competition for private insurers.

    Dr. Schrier is running against Republican Dino Rossi, who previously ran unsuccessful campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate. Rossi has consistently sided with congressional Republicans, including supporting the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy few. He is also strongly anti-choice and does not support commonsense gun safety legislation. While in the state Legislature, he wrote a budget that would have taken away health care from 45,000 low-income kids. Rossi would be another reliable vote for the Republican leaders and powerful special interests in Washington, D.C.

    We need new leadership in Congress that puts working families before corporations and the wealthy elites who rig the rules. Dr. Kim Schrier is the best choice for Washington's 8th Congressional District.

    Dr. Kim Schrier

    Dr. Kim Schrier is a pediatrician who was inspired to run for Washington’s 8th Congressional District because of Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. She is committed to building an economy that works for everyone and protecting Social Security and Medicare for all.

  • Representative Adam Smith has been a reliable vote in Congress on progressive issues from taxation to immigration reform. He represents Washington's first majority-minority district, a community with 30 percent foreign-born residents and large Asian, Hispanic, and African-American communities. Rep. Smith is an advocate for greater equality, supports a path to citizenship for immigrants, reforming the tax code, and Medicare for All. Rep. Smith has used his position on the Armed Services Committee to introduce and support legislation that tempers Trump's belligerent foreign policy moves, including a bill that states the U.S. will not strike a country with nuclear weapons first.

    Rep. Smith is running against Democrat Sarah Smith, who is challenging Rep. Smith from the left. She's running on a comprehensive progressive platform including Medicare for All, alleviating student loan debt, supporting a nationwide tenants’ bill of rights, and building 10 million social homes. Sarah Smith is highly critical of Rep. Smith’s votes in favor of the Iraq War and the Patriot Act. However, during her interview with Fuse staff, she failed to produce a robust and detailed plan for how she would implement the sweeping reforms she supports, politically and economically.

    Rep. Adam Smith is the best choice in this race because of his experience, in-depth knowledge of public policy, and strong support from a wide range of progressive advocacy organizations.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Adam Smith

    Representative Adam Smith has been a reliable vote in Congress on progressive issues from taxation to immigration reform. He represents Washington's first majority-minority district, a community with 30 percent foreign-born residents and large Asian, Hispanic, and African-American communities.

    Representative Adam Smith has been a reliable vote in Congress on progressive issues from taxation to immigration reform. He represents Washington's first majority-minority district, a community with 30 percent foreign-born residents and large Asian, Hispanic, and African-American communities. Rep. Smith is an advocate for greater equality, supports a path to citizenship for immigrants, reforming the tax code, and Medicare for All. Rep. Smith has used his position on the Armed Services Committee to introduce and support legislation that tempers Trump's belligerent foreign policy moves, including a bill that states the U.S. will not strike a country with nuclear weapons first.

    Rep. Smith is running against Democrat Sarah Smith, who is challenging Rep. Smith from the left. She's running on a comprehensive progressive platform including Medicare for All, alleviating student loan debt, supporting a nationwide tenants’ bill of rights, and building 10 million social homes. Sarah Smith is highly critical of Rep. Smith’s votes in favor of the Iraq War and the Patriot Act. However, during her interview with Fuse staff, she failed to produce a robust and detailed plan for how she would implement the sweeping reforms she supports, politically and economically.

    Rep. Adam Smith is the best choice in this race because of his experience, in-depth knowledge of public policy, and strong support from a wide range of progressive advocacy organizations.

    Adam Smith

    Representative Adam Smith has been a reliable vote in Congress on progressive issues from taxation to immigration reform. He represents Washington's first majority-minority district, a community with 30 percent foreign-born residents and large Asian, Hispanic, and African-American communities.

  • Representative Denny Heck is a moderate Democrat who has had a long and effective career in both the private and public sectors. In Olympia, he served as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, and chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and is the co-founder of TVW. In Congress, he has fought to make college more affordable, reduce health care costs, create middle class jobs, and ensure veterans get the benefits they have earned. He supports immigration policies that create a path to citizenship and has been working this year to help prevent health care premium increases due to Trump's policies.

    Heck is running against Republican Joseph Brumbles, a self-described constitutional conservative. His campaign platform is undetailed and states that he is standing for "liberty." He suggests solving the issue of affordable energy with the free market and not taxing fossil fuels, and he wants to reduce the size of government by eliminating federal agencies.

    Heck is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Denny Heck

    Representative Denny Heck is a moderate Democrat who has had a long and effective career in both the private and public sectors. In Olympia, he served as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, and chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and is the co-founder of TVW.

    Representative Denny Heck is a moderate Democrat who has had a long and effective career in both the private and public sectors. In Olympia, he served as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, and chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and is the co-founder of TVW. In Congress, he has fought to make college more affordable, reduce health care costs, create middle class jobs, and ensure veterans get the benefits they have earned. He supports immigration policies that create a path to citizenship and has been working this year to help prevent health care premium increases due to Trump's policies.

    Heck is running against Republican Joseph Brumbles, a self-described constitutional conservative. His campaign platform is undetailed and states that he is standing for "liberty." He suggests solving the issue of affordable energy with the free market and not taxing fossil fuels, and he wants to reduce the size of government by eliminating federal agencies.

    Heck is the best choice in this race.

    Denny Heck

    Representative Denny Heck is a moderate Democrat who has had a long and effective career in both the private and public sectors. In Olympia, he served as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, and chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and is the co-founder of TVW.

  • Community activist Immaculate Ferreria is running for the 31st Legislative District Senate seat. Ferreira has worked tirelessly to build bridges across cultural divides in rural Washington by hosting community events with both local law enforcement and Black Lives Matter activists. She is most well-known for her work advocating for preschool programs in Olympia and her work for the Tacoma Urban League. She is focused on improving access to early childhood education.

    Ferreria is running against Republican state Senator Phil Fortunato, a social conservative who has wavered in his support of working families while in the office. This past legislative session, Fortunato voted against protections for LGBTQ school children and against expanding access to reproductive health care for women. Senator Fortunato's extreme positions on almost every issue put him out of step with the people he is supposed to represent.

    Ferreria is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Immaculate Ferreria

    Community activist Immaculate Ferreria is running for the 31st Legislative District Senate seat. Ferreira has worked tirelessly to build bridges across cultural divides in rural Washington by hosting community events with both local law enforcement and Black Lives Matter activists.

    Community activist Immaculate Ferreria is running for the 31st Legislative District Senate seat. Ferreira has worked tirelessly to build bridges across cultural divides in rural Washington by hosting community events with both local law enforcement and Black Lives Matter activists. She is most well-known for her work advocating for preschool programs in Olympia and her work for the Tacoma Urban League. She is focused on improving access to early childhood education.

    Ferreria is running against Republican state Senator Phil Fortunato, a social conservative who has wavered in his support of working families while in the office. This past legislative session, Fortunato voted against protections for LGBTQ school children and against expanding access to reproductive health care for women. Senator Fortunato's extreme positions on almost every issue put him out of step with the people he is supposed to represent.

    Ferreria is the best choice in this race.

    Immaculate Ferreria

    Community activist Immaculate Ferreria is running for the 31st Legislative District Senate seat. Ferreira has worked tirelessly to build bridges across cultural divides in rural Washington by hosting community events with both local law enforcement and Black Lives Matter activists.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU Local 6
  • Community organizer Victoria Mena is the Policy Director and Development Strategist of Colectiva Legal del Pueblo, an organization that advocates for immigrants' rights and migrant justice. Her campaign is focused on strengthening communities with health care for all, strong unions, and a clean environment. She is well-known for supporting reproductive health care access, services for people experiencing homelessness, community coalitions, and practical criminal reform policies like additional accountability.

    Mena is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Drew Stokesbary. Rep. Stokesbary is, in his own words, "a resolute defender of the Second Amendment," and opposes gun violence prevention legislation, including restrictions on semi-automatic style assault weapons. Mena is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Victoria Mena

    Community organizer Victoria Mena is the Policy Director and Development Strategist of Colectiva Legal del Pueblo, an organization that advocates for immigrants' rights and migrant justice.

    Community organizer Victoria Mena is the Policy Director and Development Strategist of Colectiva Legal del Pueblo, an organization that advocates for immigrants' rights and migrant justice. Her campaign is focused on strengthening communities with health care for all, strong unions, and a clean environment. She is well-known for supporting reproductive health care access, services for people experiencing homelessness, community coalitions, and practical criminal reform policies like additional accountability.

    Mena is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Drew Stokesbary. Rep. Stokesbary is, in his own words, "a resolute defender of the Second Amendment," and opposes gun violence prevention legislation, including restrictions on semi-automatic style assault weapons. Mena is the clear choice in this race.

    Victoria Mena

    Community organizer Victoria Mena is the Policy Director and Development Strategist of Colectiva Legal del Pueblo, an organization that advocates for immigrants' rights and migrant justice.

  • Navy veteran Mark Boswell is a former Democratic Precinct Committee Officer and Chair of the 31st Legislative District Democrats. His campaign goals include advocating for a shift to clean energy, supporting education, and upgrading the area's transportation system.

    He is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Morgan Irwin, a police officer whose campaign is focused on hardline "law and order" policies. Irwin opposes commonsense gun safety laws and says the "cycle of gun violence starts with property crime." Boswell is the best choice in this race.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mark Boswell

    Navy veteran Mark Boswell is a former Democratic Precinct Committee Officer and Chair of the 31st Legislative District Democrats. His campaign goals include advocating for a shift to clean energy, supporting education, and upgrading the area's transportation system.

    Navy veteran Mark Boswell is a former Democratic Precinct Committee Officer and Chair of the 31st Legislative District Democrats. His campaign goals include advocating for a shift to clean energy, supporting education, and upgrading the area's transportation system.

    He is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Morgan Irwin, a police officer whose campaign is focused on hardline "law and order" policies. Irwin opposes commonsense gun safety laws and says the "cycle of gun violence starts with property crime." Boswell is the best choice in this race.

    Mark Boswell

    Navy veteran Mark Boswell is a former Democratic Precinct Committee Officer and Chair of the 31st Legislative District Democrats. His campaign goals include advocating for a shift to clean energy, supporting education, and upgrading the area's transportation system.

County Races

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

  • King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg is running for re-election on a platform of reforming and modernizing King County’s criminal justice system. His office’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program has become a national model for shifting low-level drug offenders and sex workers out of the criminal justice system and into community support services. Satterberg has been an outspoken advocate for outlawing the death penalty in Washington and he recently announced that his office will halt prosecutions for possession of small amounts of drugs.

    Satterberg acknowledges the painful history of institutional racism in the King County prosecutor’s office and in the broader criminal justice system. He is actively working to change department policies and to train his staff to reduce the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on people of color. He offers thoughtful and detailed analyses of the challenges facing King County and he is willing to experiment with innovative new ways to support the community.

    Satterberg is being challenged by progressive public defender Daron Morris. Morris has criticized Satterberg for not moving quickly and boldly enough to reform King County’s criminal justice system. In particular, Morris opposes the new youth jail that is currently under construction. Unfortunately, medical problems forced Morris to suspend his campaign in September.

    Satterberg is the best choice for King County Prosecuting Attorney.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dan Satterberg

    King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg is running for re-election on a platform of reforming and modernizing King County’s criminal justice system.

    King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg is running for re-election on a platform of reforming and modernizing King County’s criminal justice system. His office’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program has become a national model for shifting low-level drug offenders and sex workers out of the criminal justice system and into community support services. Satterberg has been an outspoken advocate for outlawing the death penalty in Washington and he recently announced that his office will halt prosecutions for possession of small amounts of drugs.

    Satterberg acknowledges the painful history of institutional racism in the King County prosecutor’s office and in the broader criminal justice system. He is actively working to change department policies and to train his staff to reduce the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on people of color. He offers thoughtful and detailed analyses of the challenges facing King County and he is willing to experiment with innovative new ways to support the community.

    Satterberg is being challenged by progressive public defender Daron Morris. Morris has criticized Satterberg for not moving quickly and boldly enough to reform King County’s criminal justice system. In particular, Morris opposes the new youth jail that is currently under construction. Unfortunately, medical problems forced Morris to suspend his campaign in September.

    Satterberg is the best choice for King County Prosecuting Attorney.

    Dan Satterberg

    King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg is running for re-election on a platform of reforming and modernizing King County’s criminal justice system.

  • Endorsed By: The Stranger, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Washington State Council of County and City Employees AFSCME Local 2, Teamsters Local 174
  • Julie Anderson was elected by special election in 2009 and then re-elected to this position in 2010 and 2014. She is a former Tacoma city councilmember and has served in several community groups, including the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and Rotary International. She is running unopposed.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Julie Anderson

    Julie Anderson was elected by special election in 2009 and then re-elected to this position in 2010 and 2014. She is a former Tacoma city councilmember and has served in several community groups, including the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and Rotary International.

    Julie Anderson was elected by special election in 2009 and then re-elected to this position in 2010 and 2014. She is a former Tacoma city councilmember and has served in several community groups, including the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and Rotary International. She is running unopposed.

    Julie Anderson

    Julie Anderson was elected by special election in 2009 and then re-elected to this position in 2010 and 2014. She is a former Tacoma city councilmember and has served in several community groups, including the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and Rotary International.

  • Attorney Mary Robnett has spent 18 years working in the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's office. She worked in the office’s special assault unit before being promoted to Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor. Robnett now works as an Assistant Attorney General in the Sexually Violent Predators unit in Bob Ferguson’s office. As a dedicated community advocate, Robnett is the president of the Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County, a local non-profit organization that provides therapy, education, and advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

    Robnett is running as a non-partisan candidate with a focus on de-politicizing and restoring integrity to the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's office, and letting veteran prosecutors do their job. She has strong support in the legal and law enforcement communities.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mary Robnett

    Attorney Mary Robnett has spent 18 years working in the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's office. She worked in the office’s special assault unit before being promoted to Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor.

    Attorney Mary Robnett has spent 18 years working in the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's office. She worked in the office’s special assault unit before being promoted to Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor. Robnett now works as an Assistant Attorney General in the Sexually Violent Predators unit in Bob Ferguson’s office. As a dedicated community advocate, Robnett is the president of the Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County, a local non-profit organization that provides therapy, education, and advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

    Robnett is running as a non-partisan candidate with a focus on de-politicizing and restoring integrity to the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's office, and letting veteran prosecutors do their job. She has strong support in the legal and law enforcement communities.

    Mary Robnett

    Attorney Mary Robnett has spent 18 years working in the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's office. She worked in the office’s special assault unit before being promoted to Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor.

  • Endorsed By: Several local Democratic Party organizations<br> Pierce County Minority Bar Association rating: “Exceptionally Well Qualified”
  • Mark Lindquist is running for his third term as Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney. He has earned a reputation for being a hard worker, and his accomplishments include forming an Elder Fraud and Identity Theft team to prosecute targeted scams against the elderly and helping increase penalties against drunk drivers. He has earned the support of many local progressive organizations.

    Unfortunately, Lindquist has also generated several high-profile ethics controversies. He faced a whistleblower investigation that found he ran a highly politicized office and retaliated against subordinates and critics who disagreed with him. Lindquist is facing a formal bar disciplinary hearing for discussing an active murder trial on a national cable television show while the jury was still deliberating, against the advice of his staff. If Lindquist loses the case, he could lose his license to practice law and be unable to carry out the duties of his office. In addition, Lindquist lost a long-running lawsuit over his refusal to release text messages in public disclosure requests, costing Pierce County taxpayers more than $1 million in fines and fees. We also have concerns about Lindquist's lack of progress toward reducing racial inequities in the local criminal justice system.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mark Lindquist

    Mark Lindquist is running for his third term as Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney.

    Mark Lindquist is running for his third term as Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney. He has earned a reputation for being a hard worker, and his accomplishments include forming an Elder Fraud and Identity Theft team to prosecute targeted scams against the elderly and helping increase penalties against drunk drivers. He has earned the support of many local progressive organizations.

    Unfortunately, Lindquist has also generated several high-profile ethics controversies. He faced a whistleblower investigation that found he ran a highly politicized office and retaliated against subordinates and critics who disagreed with him. Lindquist is facing a formal bar disciplinary hearing for discussing an active murder trial on a national cable television show while the jury was still deliberating, against the advice of his staff. If Lindquist loses the case, he could lose his license to practice law and be unable to carry out the duties of his office. In addition, Lindquist lost a long-running lawsuit over his refusal to release text messages in public disclosure requests, costing Pierce County taxpayers more than $1 million in fines and fees. We also have concerns about Lindquist's lack of progress toward reducing racial inequities in the local criminal justice system.

    Mark Lindquist

    Mark Lindquist is running for his third term as Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney.

  • Endorsed By: WA State Council of Firefighters, Pierce County Central Labor Council, several local Democratic Party organizations
  • First elected in 2000, Supreme Court Justice Susan Justice Owens brings more 40 years of legal experience to Washington's Supreme Court. Prior to serving on the court, Justice Owens served nineteen years as a District Court Judge in Western Clallam County. Justice Owens has been a leader in the judicial community on addressing the impacts of domestic violence on children. Nationally, Justice Owens is a judicial trainer on this topic and participated in the writing of the Northwest Tribal Judges Domestic Violence Manual. Justice Owens is running unopposed for re-election and has earned your support.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Susan Owens

    First elected in 2000, Supreme Court Justice Susan Justice Owens brings more 40 years of legal experience to Washington's Supreme Court. Prior to serving on the court, Justice Owens served nineteen years as a District Court Judge in Western Clallam County.

    First elected in 2000, Supreme Court Justice Susan Justice Owens brings more 40 years of legal experience to Washington's Supreme Court. Prior to serving on the court, Justice Owens served nineteen years as a District Court Judge in Western Clallam County. Justice Owens has been a leader in the judicial community on addressing the impacts of domestic violence on children. Nationally, Justice Owens is a judicial trainer on this topic and participated in the writing of the Northwest Tribal Judges Domestic Violence Manual. Justice Owens is running unopposed for re-election and has earned your support.

    Susan Owens

    First elected in 2000, Supreme Court Justice Susan Justice Owens brings more 40 years of legal experience to Washington's Supreme Court. Prior to serving on the court, Justice Owens served nineteen years as a District Court Judge in Western Clallam County.

  • Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez has earned national recognition for his judicial expertise and work to increase access to the judicial system. Before serving on the Supreme Court, Justice Gonzalez served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and on the King County Superior Court for more than 10 years hearing criminal, juvenile, and family law cases. Justice Gonzalez is devoted to working for the people of Washington and serves as a board member for the Washington Leadership Institute, an organization that supports emerging community leaders from diverse backgrounds. As one of the few multi-lingual justices, he chairs the Interpreter Commission. Justice Gonzalez is rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by 10 independent bar associations in Washington state.

    Gonzalez is being challenged by Bellevue-based attorney Nathan Choi, who ran unsuccessfully for a judicial seat on the Court of Appeals in 2016. Since then, Choi has faced numerous ethical controversies. In 2017, the King County Bar Association formally reprimanded Choi for violating KCBA's fair campaign practices guidelines by releasing misleading campaign materials and failing to follow state candidate rules. In February of this year, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally filed a lawsuit against Nathan Choi in a Thurston County Court. The case is still open.

    Justice Steve Gonzalez is the best choice for Supreme Court Justice Position 8.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Steve Gonzalez

    Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez has earned national recognition for his judicial expertise and work to increase access to the judicial system. Before serving on the Supreme Court, Justice Gonzalez served as an Assistant U.S.

    Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez has earned national recognition for his judicial expertise and work to increase access to the judicial system. Before serving on the Supreme Court, Justice Gonzalez served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and on the King County Superior Court for more than 10 years hearing criminal, juvenile, and family law cases. Justice Gonzalez is devoted to working for the people of Washington and serves as a board member for the Washington Leadership Institute, an organization that supports emerging community leaders from diverse backgrounds. As one of the few multi-lingual justices, he chairs the Interpreter Commission. Justice Gonzalez is rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by 10 independent bar associations in Washington state.

    Gonzalez is being challenged by Bellevue-based attorney Nathan Choi, who ran unsuccessfully for a judicial seat on the Court of Appeals in 2016. Since then, Choi has faced numerous ethical controversies. In 2017, the King County Bar Association formally reprimanded Choi for violating KCBA's fair campaign practices guidelines by releasing misleading campaign materials and failing to follow state candidate rules. In February of this year, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally filed a lawsuit against Nathan Choi in a Thurston County Court. The case is still open.

    Justice Steve Gonzalez is the best choice for Supreme Court Justice Position 8.

    Steve Gonzalez

    Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez has earned national recognition for his judicial expertise and work to increase access to the judicial system. Before serving on the Supreme Court, Justice Gonzalez served as an Assistant U.S.

  • Washington Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud has been a fierce defender of constitutional rights and has written the decision in several consequential court cases. Prior to serving on the Supreme Court, she worked as an accomplished appellate court attorney for nearly three decades and was a founding member of the Washington Appellate Lawyers Association. Her strong judicial track record has earned a rating of "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by 10 independent state bar associations, including Washington Women Lawyers and the newly-minted Veterans Bar Association.

    Justice McCloud in running unopposed for Position 9 and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Sheryl Gordon McCloud

    Washington Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud has been a fierce defender of constitutional rights and has written the decision in several consequential court cases.

    Washington Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud has been a fierce defender of constitutional rights and has written the decision in several consequential court cases. Prior to serving on the Supreme Court, she worked as an accomplished appellate court attorney for nearly three decades and was a founding member of the Washington Appellate Lawyers Association. Her strong judicial track record has earned a rating of "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by 10 independent state bar associations, including Washington Women Lawyers and the newly-minted Veterans Bar Association.

    Justice McCloud in running unopposed for Position 9 and deserves your vote.

    Sheryl Gordon McCloud

    Washington Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud has been a fierce defender of constitutional rights and has written the decision in several consequential court cases.

Court of Appeals

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

  • Appointed earlier this year by Gov. Jay Inslee to this seat vacated by Judge Ronald Cox, Judge Beth M. Andrus is seeking to retain the Court of Appeals, District 1, Division 1 seat. Prior to entering the judiciary as a King County Superior Court Judge in 2010, Judge Andrus had a 21-year career as a private attorney practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property, construction, and employment law as well as appellate advocacy. In 2016, the King County Chapter of the Washington Women Lawyers Bar Association awarded her their Judge of the Year Award. Judge Andrus is known as an impartial problem solver who has a “tireless work ethic." It is also worth noting that she was nominated for a U.S. District Court appointment by former President Barack Obama, but the U.S. Senate refused to act on the nomination. Judge M. Andrus is unopposed and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Beth M. Andrus

    Appointed earlier this year by Gov. Jay Inslee to this seat vacated by Judge Ronald Cox, Judge Beth M. Andrus is seeking to retain the Court of Appeals, District 1, Division 1 seat.

    Appointed earlier this year by Gov. Jay Inslee to this seat vacated by Judge Ronald Cox, Judge Beth M. Andrus is seeking to retain the Court of Appeals, District 1, Division 1 seat. Prior to entering the judiciary as a King County Superior Court Judge in 2010, Judge Andrus had a 21-year career as a private attorney practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property, construction, and employment law as well as appellate advocacy. In 2016, the King County Chapter of the Washington Women Lawyers Bar Association awarded her their Judge of the Year Award. Judge Andrus is known as an impartial problem solver who has a “tireless work ethic." It is also worth noting that she was nominated for a U.S. District Court appointment by former President Barack Obama, but the U.S. Senate refused to act on the nomination. Judge M. Andrus is unopposed and deserves your vote.

    Beth M. Andrus

    Appointed earlier this year by Gov. Jay Inslee to this seat vacated by Judge Ronald Cox, Judge Beth M. Andrus is seeking to retain the Court of Appeals, District 1, Division 1 seat.

  • Endorsed By: King County Democrats
  • Chief Judge Marlin Appelwick has served on Washington’s Court of Appeals since 1998. Prior to entering the judiciary, Judge Appelwick was a private attorney and served for 16 years in the Legislature, including 12 years as a state representative for the 46th Legislative District. During his final three years in the Legislature, Judge Appelwick also served as the House Democratic Leader.

    Since his appointment to the appellate court, Judge Appelwick has been committed to making just decisions, balancing judicial administration, and serving the public. He is committed to ensuring that information about the law is accessible for everyone and cares deeply about educating Washingtonians about their civil rights. He has been recognized by numerous organizations for his judicial expertise and conduct. Judge Marlin Appelwick is running unopposed for re-election and has earned another term.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Marlin Appelwick

    Chief Judge Marlin Appelwick has served on Washington’s Court of Appeals since 1998. Prior to entering the judiciary, Judge Appelwick was a private attorney and served for 16 years in the Legislature, including 12 years as a state representative for the 46th Legislative District.

    Chief Judge Marlin Appelwick has served on Washington’s Court of Appeals since 1998. Prior to entering the judiciary, Judge Appelwick was a private attorney and served for 16 years in the Legislature, including 12 years as a state representative for the 46th Legislative District. During his final three years in the Legislature, Judge Appelwick also served as the House Democratic Leader.

    Since his appointment to the appellate court, Judge Appelwick has been committed to making just decisions, balancing judicial administration, and serving the public. He is committed to ensuring that information about the law is accessible for everyone and cares deeply about educating Washingtonians about their civil rights. He has been recognized by numerous organizations for his judicial expertise and conduct. Judge Marlin Appelwick is running unopposed for re-election and has earned another term.

    Marlin Appelwick

    Chief Judge Marlin Appelwick has served on Washington’s Court of Appeals since 1998. Prior to entering the judiciary, Judge Appelwick was a private attorney and served for 16 years in the Legislature, including 12 years as a state representative for the 46th Legislative District.

  • Endorsed By: King County Young Democrats
  • First appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee in December 2013, Acting Chief Judge Linda Lee was elected to continue serving in this position in 2014. Previously, Judge Linda Lee served 10 years as a Pierce County Superior Court Judge and worked as a private attorney for 13 years. She is a devoted community member and an avid supporter of the Chinese Reconciliation Park Foundation and the Pierce County Minority Bar Association's Youth and Law Forum. Judge Linda Lee has earned another term.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Linda Lee

    First appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee in December 2013, Acting Chief Judge Linda Lee was elected to continue serving in this position in 2014. Previously, Judge Linda Lee served 10 years as a Pierce County Superior Court Judge and worked as a private attorney for 13 years.

    First appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee in December 2013, Acting Chief Judge Linda Lee was elected to continue serving in this position in 2014. Previously, Judge Linda Lee served 10 years as a Pierce County Superior Court Judge and worked as a private attorney for 13 years. She is a devoted community member and an avid supporter of the Chinese Reconciliation Park Foundation and the Pierce County Minority Bar Association's Youth and Law Forum. Judge Linda Lee has earned another term.

    Linda Lee

    First appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee in December 2013, Acting Chief Judge Linda Lee was elected to continue serving in this position in 2014. Previously, Judge Linda Lee served 10 years as a Pierce County Superior Court Judge and worked as a private attorney for 13 years.

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below court races on your ballot. The Progressive Voters Guide may skip recommendations for unopposed judicial races.

  • Attorney Lizanne Padula is running for the Pierce County District Court Judge Position 3. As a former prosecutor, private litigator, and reserve police officer, Padula has spent her career helping people navigate the court system. Padula aims to improve the criminal justice system by prioritizing the public safety needs of the community and only offering punitive sanctions that serve to rehabilitate offenders. Padula is running on a platform that supports work-release and re-entry programs for convicted individuals.

    Padula is opposed by Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tim Lewis. Lewis has spent more than 15 years serving Pierce County in the prosecuting attorney's office and is highly involved in the community. While Lewis has ample relevant experience, including serving as a pro tem (substitute) judge in Pierce and Kitsap County courts, a public allegation of misconduct has placed doubts on his candidacy.

    Padula is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Lizanne Padula

    Attorney Lizanne Padula is running for the Pierce County District Court Judge Position 3. As a former prosecutor, private litigator, and reserve police officer, Padula has spent her career helping people navigate the court system.
    Attorney Lizanne Padula is running for the Pierce County District Court Judge Position 3. As a former prosecutor, private litigator, and reserve police officer, Padula has spent her career helping people navigate the court system. Padula aims to improve the criminal justice system by prioritizing the public safety needs of the community and only offering punitive sanctions that serve to rehabilitate offenders. Padula is running on a platform that supports work-release and re-entry programs for convicted individuals.

    Padula is opposed by Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tim Lewis. Lewis has spent more than 15 years serving Pierce County in the prosecuting attorney's office and is highly involved in the community. While Lewis has ample relevant experience, including serving as a pro tem (substitute) judge in Pierce and Kitsap County courts, a public allegation of misconduct has placed doubts on his candidacy.

    Padula is the best choice in this race.

    Lizanne Padula

    Attorney Lizanne Padula is running for the Pierce County District Court Judge Position 3. As a former prosecutor, private litigator, and reserve police officer, Padula has spent her career helping people navigate the court system.
  • Endorsed By: Pierce County Democrats
  • Attorney Karl Williams is running for Pierce County District Court Position 6. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Williams is the most qualified candidate in this race. Williams has served as a judge pro tem for the cities of Fife, Puyallup, and Ruston, as well as on the Pierce County District Courts for more than 20 years. Williams is focused on keeping communities safe, ensuring that justice is administered fairly, and making the courts more accessible to underserved populations. He is passionate about serving the greater Pierce County community and volunteers with a number youth organizations including University Place Youth Court and the Pierce County Minority Bar Association. Williams has been rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar, Washington Women Lawyers, and the Tacoma Pierce County Minority Bar Associations.

    Williams is running a highly competitive race against current Assistant Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor John Sheeran, who has more than 22 years of legal experience. Sheeran is supportive of strengthening the mental health and drug courts in Pierce County. However, Karl Williams is the best choice in this race because of his judicial experience and ties with the community.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Karl Williams

    Attorney Karl Williams is running for Pierce County District Court Position 6. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Williams is the most qualified candidate in this race.

    Attorney Karl Williams is running for Pierce County District Court Position 6. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Williams is the most qualified candidate in this race. Williams has served as a judge pro tem for the cities of Fife, Puyallup, and Ruston, as well as on the Pierce County District Courts for more than 20 years. Williams is focused on keeping communities safe, ensuring that justice is administered fairly, and making the courts more accessible to underserved populations. He is passionate about serving the greater Pierce County community and volunteers with a number youth organizations including University Place Youth Court and the Pierce County Minority Bar Association. Williams has been rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar, Washington Women Lawyers, and the Tacoma Pierce County Minority Bar Associations.

    Williams is running a highly competitive race against current Assistant Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor John Sheeran, who has more than 22 years of legal experience. Sheeran is supportive of strengthening the mental health and drug courts in Pierce County. However, Karl Williams is the best choice in this race because of his judicial experience and ties with the community.

    Karl Williams

    Attorney Karl Williams is running for Pierce County District Court Position 6. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Williams is the most qualified candidate in this race.

  • Endorsed By: Pierce County Democrats, Pierce County Young Democrats

School Districts

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

  • VOTE YES

    Say YES to Fully Fund Our Schools

  • The Bethel School District is proposing Proposition No. 1, a $443 million bond to reduce overcrowding and improve school safety. Since 2009, the school district has increased by nearly 2,000 students, which has strained available resources for students. Proposition No. 1 would finance the building of a new high school and two new elementary schools, as well as modernize six older schools. Approving this proposal would maintain the current tax rate.

    Our schools are the foundation of our children's futures. Vote to reduce overcrowding and approve the Bethel School District's Proposition No. 1.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The Bethel School District is proposing Proposition No. 1, a $443 million bond to reduce overcrowding and improve school safety. Since 2009, the school district has increased by nearly 2,000 students, which has strained available resources for students. Proposition No. 1 would finance the building of a new high school and two new elementary schools, as well as modernize six older schools. Approving this proposal would maintain the current tax rate.

    Our schools are the foundation of our children's futures. Vote to reduce overcrowding and approve the Bethel School District's Proposition No. 1.
    The Bethel School District is proposing Proposition No. 1, a $443 million bond to reduce overcrowding and improve school safety. Since 2009, the school district has increased by nearly 2,000 students, which has strained available resources for students. Proposition No. 1 would finance the building of a new high school and two new elementary schools, as well as modernize six older schools. Approving this proposal would maintain the current tax rate.

    Our schools are the foundation of our children's futures. Vote to reduce overcrowding and approve the Bethel School District's Proposition No. 1.

    Bethel School District Proposition No. 1

    The Bethel School District is proposing Proposition No. 1, a $443 million bond to reduce overcrowding and improve school safety. Since 2009, the school district has increased by nearly 2,000 students, which has strained available resources for students. Proposition No.

  • VOTE YES

    Say YES to Better Schools for Our Children

  • The Spokane School District is proposing a $495.3 million bond to reduce overcrowding and improve schools. It will be used to build three new middle schools and to make practical structural improvements to four other schools in the Spokane School District. In addition, it will finance the construction of a cafeteria at Lewis & Clark High School and the acquisition of new technology. Approving this proposal would maintain the current tax rate.

    Our schools are the foundation of our children's futures. Vote to reduce overcrowding and approve Proposition No. 1 for Spokane schools.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The Spokane School District is proposing a $495.3 million bond to reduce overcrowding and improve schools. It will be used to build three new middle schools and to make practical structural improvements to four other schools in the Spokane School District. In addition, it will finance the construction of a cafeteria at Lewis & Clark High School and the acquisition of new technology. Approving this proposal would maintain the current tax rate.

    Our schools are the foundation of our children's futures. Vote to reduce overcrowding and approve Proposition No. 1 for Spokane schools.
    The Spokane School District is proposing a $495.3 million bond to reduce overcrowding and improve schools. It will be used to build three new middle schools and to make practical structural improvements to four other schools in the Spokane School District. In addition, it will finance the construction of a cafeteria at Lewis & Clark High School and the acquisition of new technology. Approving this proposal would maintain the current tax rate.

    Our schools are the foundation of our children's futures. Vote to reduce overcrowding and approve Proposition No. 1 for Spokane schools.
  • VOTE YES

    Say YES to Emergency Medical & Fire Services

  • The fire stations, ladder trucks, ambulances, and fire equipment in East Pierce County are severely outdated and in desperate need of an upgrade. To remain compliant with safety industry standards, the fire commission has put forth Proposition No. 1 to pay for critical improvements over a ten year period. If approved, the levy would pay for new ambulances, EMS equipment, and the construction of five new fire stations, including adding a new location in Tehaleh. This measure would cost the owner of a $200,000 home approximately $4.17 a month. If the levy should fail, several medic units and fire trucks would fall below insurance industry standards and fire district would be strained to protect such a large service area. Vote YES to give our local firefighters the support they need to keep us safe.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The fire stations, ladder trucks, ambulances, and fire equipment in East Pierce County are severely outdated and in desperate need of an upgrade. To remain compliant with safety industry standards, the fire commission has put forth Proposition No. 1 to pay for critical improvements over a ten year period. If approved, the levy would pay for new ambulances, EMS equipment, and the construction of five new fire stations, including adding a new location in Tehaleh. This measure would cost the owner of a $200,000 home approximately $4.17 a month. If the levy should fail, several medic units and fire trucks would fall below insurance industry standards and fire district would be strained to protect such a large service area. Vote YES to give our local firefighters the support they need to keep us safe.
    The fire stations, ladder trucks, ambulances, and fire equipment in East Pierce County are severely outdated and in desperate need of an upgrade. To remain compliant with safety industry standards, the fire commission has put forth Proposition No. 1 to pay for critical improvements over a ten year period. If approved, the levy would pay for new ambulances, EMS equipment, and the construction of five new fire stations, including adding a new location in Tehaleh. This measure would cost the owner of a $200,000 home approximately $4.17 a month. If the levy should fail, several medic units and fire trucks would fall below insurance industry standards and fire district would be strained to protect such a large service area. Vote YES to give our local firefighters the support they need to keep us safe.
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  • Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 17 has put forth Proposition 1 to keep up with growing demand for fire prevention and rescue services. Last year, first responder units processed 2,973 calls for emergency services, an increase of 30 percent from the 2011 service year. Proposition No. 1 would increase the levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value through 2024 in order to maintain 24/7 emergency service levels for our rapidly growing population. Vote YES to give our local firefighters the support they need to keep us safe.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 17 has put forth Proposition 1 to keep up with growing demand for fire prevention and rescue services. Last year, first responder units processed 2,973 calls for emergency services, an increase of 30 percent from the 2011 service year. Proposition No. 1 would increase the levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value through 2024 in order to maintain 24/7 emergency service levels for our rapidly growing population. Vote YES to give our local firefighters the support they need to keep us safe.
    Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 17 has put forth Proposition 1 to keep up with growing demand for fire prevention and rescue services. Last year, first responder units processed 2,973 calls for emergency services, an increase of 30 percent from the 2011 service year. Proposition No. 1 would increase the levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value through 2024 in order to maintain 24/7 emergency service levels for our rapidly growing population. Vote YES to give our local firefighters the support they need to keep us safe.
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    Say YES to Emergency Medical Services

  • Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 17 is seeking to ensure that the district's emergency medical services and paramedics maintain funding through Proposition No. 2.

    Fire District No. 17 serves approximately 23,000 residents within a 140 square mile fire district. Proposition No. 2 would maintain the voter-approved tax rate of $0.50 for every $1,000 of assessed property value for 2019 and would place a 6 percent annual cap on the levy through 2024. This measure would finance ambulances, staff training, new equipment, and personnel for all emergency medical services to the city of Roy, the town of Eatonville, and surrounding unincorporated areas. This levy guarantees emergency medical care and ambulance transportation to hospitals for all residents. Vote to approve Proposition No. 2 to maintain emergency medical services for our community!
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 17 is seeking to ensure that the district's emergency medical services and paramedics maintain funding through Proposition No. 2.

    Fire District No. 17 serves approximately 23,000 residents within a 140 square mile fire district. Proposition No. 2 would maintain the voter-approved tax rate of $0.50 for every $1,000 of assessed property value for 2019 and would place a 6 percent annual cap on the levy through 2024. This measure would finance ambulances, staff training, new equipment, and personnel for all emergency medical services to the city of Roy, the town of Eatonville, and surrounding unincorporated areas. This levy guarantees emergency medical care and ambulance transportation to hospitals for all residents. Vote to approve Proposition No. 2 to maintain emergency medical services for our community!
    Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 17 is seeking to ensure that the district's emergency medical services and paramedics maintain funding through Proposition No. 2.

    Fire District No. 17 serves approximately 23,000 residents within a 140 square mile fire district. Proposition No. 2 would maintain the voter-approved tax rate of $0.50 for every $1,000 of assessed property value for 2019 and would place a 6 percent annual cap on the levy through 2024. This measure would finance ambulances, staff training, new equipment, and personnel for all emergency medical services to the city of Roy, the town of Eatonville, and surrounding unincorporated areas. This levy guarantees emergency medical care and ambulance transportation to hospitals for all residents. Vote to approve Proposition No. 2 to maintain emergency medical services for our community!