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Democrat Rick Bell works in healthcare IT and is running to leverage his knowledge of the health care system into creating a better public insurance option. Rather than slashing social services to backfill the state's several billion-dollar budget shortfall, Bell supports raising corporate taxes to help close gaps in the cost of care. He would also prioritize data security and reducing domestic violence.
Bell's opponents are Delta Airlines pilot John Ley and incumbent Sen. Ann Rivers. Ley, a former "stockholder activist," says his priorities include traffic relief and improved freight mobility. He also promises to cut taxes to create a better business climate despite the fact the state will be facing a COVID-caused budget shortfall of several billion dollars, meaning many services that his own constituents rely on will already be endangered.
Republican Ann Rivers is running to reduce regulations on businesses, speed up the permitting process, and resist funding education with new taxes. This year, Rivers was a no vote on a slate of progressive bills, including forming a statewide office of equity, requiring schools to incorporate curriculum on local tribes, mandating reductions in greenhouse gas pollution, and prohibiting plastic bag use.
Bell is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Rick Bell
Democrat Rick Bell works in healthcare IT and is running to leverage his knowledge of the health care system into creating a better public insurance option.
Democrat Rick Bell works in healthcare IT and is running to leverage his knowledge of the health care system into creating a better public insurance option. Rather than slashing social services to backfill the state's several billion-dollar budget shortfall, Bell supports raising corporate taxes to help close gaps in the cost of care. He would also prioritize data security and reducing domestic violence.
Bell's opponents are Delta Airlines pilot John Ley and incumbent Sen. Ann Rivers. Ley, a former "stockholder activist," says his priorities include traffic relief and improved freight mobility. He also promises to cut taxes to create a better business climate despite the fact the state will be facing a COVID-caused budget shortfall of several billion dollars, meaning many services that his own constituents rely on will already be endangered.
Republican Ann Rivers is running to reduce regulations on businesses, speed up the permitting process, and resist funding education with new taxes. This year, Rivers was a no vote on a slate of progressive bills, including forming a statewide office of equity, requiring schools to incorporate curriculum on local tribes, mandating reductions in greenhouse gas pollution, and prohibiting plastic bag use.
Bell is the best choice in this race.Rick Bell
Democrat Rick Bell works in healthcare IT and is running to leverage his knowledge of the health care system into creating a better public insurance option.
Carolyn Long
Carolyn Long has taught Southwest Washington’s students for 24 years at WSU Vancouver. She is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler. Long ran against Herrera Beutler in 2018 and is well-positioned to build off that strong campaign and win this year.