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Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins is running for re-election to the 27th Legislative District, House Position 1. Jinkins is the first woman LBGTQ Speaker of the House in Washington and has been a passionate and effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women, equality, and closing tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to serve openly in the state Legislature and helped pass marriage equality. Jinkins also sponsored bills to improve education funding and secured funding for a new low-income health clinic in Hilltop. Rep. Jinkins has advocated for a capital gains excise tax on the wealthy that would fund schools. This year, Speaker Jinkins oversaw the passage of progressive legislation as well as emergency funding to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Jinkins is being challenged by Ryan Talen, a Democrat who doesn't have a strong campaign presence.
Speaker Jinkins is the obvious choice in this race and deserves your vote.Last updated: 2023-04-05Laurie Jinkins
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins is running for re-election to the 27th Legislative District, House Position 1.
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins is running for re-election to the 27th Legislative District, House Position 1. Jinkins is the first woman LBGTQ Speaker of the House in Washington and has been a passionate and effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women, equality, and closing tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to serve openly in the state Legislature and helped pass marriage equality. Jinkins also sponsored bills to improve education funding and secured funding for a new low-income health clinic in Hilltop. Rep. Jinkins has advocated for a capital gains excise tax on the wealthy that would fund schools. This year, Speaker Jinkins oversaw the passage of progressive legislation as well as emergency funding to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Jinkins is being challenged by Ryan Talen, a Democrat who doesn't have a strong campaign presence.
Speaker Jinkins is the obvious choice in this race and deserves your vote.Laurie Jinkins
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins is running for re-election to the 27th Legislative District, House Position 1.
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