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Your name here? State Rep. Brad Hawkins is a conservative who opposes raising the minimum wage and closing tax loopholes to fund schools. He faces another conservative, Jon Wyss, in this open seat for the Senate.
Your name here? State Rep. Brad Hawkins is a conservative who opposes raising the minimum wage and closing tax loopholes to fund schools. He faces another conservative, Jon Wyss, in this open seat for the Senate.
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Since Patty Murray was first elected in 1992, the "Mom in Tennis Shoes" has been an incredible champion for women, working people, veterans, and an economy that works for everyone.
Since Patty Murray was first elected in 1992, the "Mom in Tennis Shoes" has been an incredible champion for women, working people, veterans, and an economy that works for everyone.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
Rep. Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border.
Rep. Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border.
Democrat Doug McKinley is an intellectual property lawyer who faces an uphill battle against Republican incumbent Dan Newhouse. McKinley is running to ensure people who work full time are not living in poverty, to lower the cost of college, and to pass comprehensive immigration reform.
Democrat Doug McKinley is an intellectual property lawyer who faces an uphill battle against Republican incumbent Dan Newhouse. McKinley is running to ensure people who work full time are not living in poverty, to lower the cost of college, and to pass comprehensive immigration reform.
Democrat Alida Skold is the president of a business-consulting firm. She is running to create jobs, protect the environment, and ensure equality for all.
Democrat Alida Skold is the president of a business-consulting firm. She is running to create jobs, protect the environment, and ensure equality for all.
Progressive Kirkland small business owner Santiago Ramos is running to pass comprehensive immigration reform, reverse the economic disparity in our country, rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, and protect our environment.
Progressive Kirkland small business owner Santiago Ramos is running to pass comprehensive immigration reform, reverse the economic disparity in our country, rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, and protect our environment.
Governor Jay Inslee has been a strong, principled leader on the important challenges facing Washington, including tackling transportation problems, increasing the minimum wage, and fighting global warming.
Governor Jay Inslee has been a strong, principled leader on the important challenges facing Washington, including tackling transportation problems, increasing the minimum wage, and fighting global warming.
Sen. Cyrus Habib has been an effective champion for public education, transit solutions, and gun safety. Habib authored a successful jobs bill to connect entrepreneurs with additional funding options, and has been named one of 12 legislators to watch in the country by Governing Magazine.
Sen. Cyrus Habib has been an effective champion for public education, transit solutions, and gun safety. Habib authored a successful jobs bill to connect entrepreneurs with additional funding options, and has been named one of 12 legislators to watch in the country by Governing Magazine.
Longtime senator Karen Fraser is another good candidate in this race. Fraser has been a strong advocate for parks and Puget Sound, as well as women's health care and economic justice. Fraser would also be Washington's first female Lieutenant Governor.
Longtime senator Karen Fraser is another good candidate in this race. Fraser has been a strong advocate for parks and Puget Sound, as well as women's health care and economic justice. Fraser would also be Washington's first female Lieutenant Governor.
Tina Podlodowski is running for Secretary of State to increase voter participation and turnout as the state’s chief elections officer. She is a former Microsoft executive who also served on the Seattle City Council and has strong track record of non-profit leadership.
Tina Podlodowski is running for Secretary of State to increase voter participation and turnout as the state’s chief elections officer. She is a former Microsoft executive who also served on the Seattle City Council and has strong track record of non-profit leadership.
State senator Marko Liias has received the most endorsements from our Progressive Voters Guide partners in this race.
State senator Marko Liias has received the most endorsements from our Progressive Voters Guide partners in this race.
Alec Fisken is an accomplished economist with a background in the public sector. He served as the City of Seattle’s Financial Advisor and as a Seattle Port Commissioner.
Alec Fisken is an accomplished economist with a background in the public sector. He served as the City of Seattle’s Financial Advisor and as a Seattle Port Commissioner.
Financial professional and pension consultant John Paul Comerford has received the endorsement of many local Democratic organizations.
Financial professional and pension consultant John Paul Comerford has received the endorsement of many local Democratic organizations.
Jeff Sprung is a lawyer and former Planned Parenthood Votes board member who is running to increase transparency and accountability in state government. He previously worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney investigating and prosecuting corruption in low-income housing programs.
Jeff Sprung is a lawyer and former Planned Parenthood Votes board member who is running to increase transparency and accountability in state government. He previously worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney investigating and prosecuting corruption in low-income housing programs.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's accomplishments in four years are impressive.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's accomplishments in four years are impressive.
King County Councilmember and former state Rep. Dave Upthegrove is also running for Lands Commissioner. Upthegrove is the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia who has been a strong environmental champion throughout his career.
King County Councilmember and former state Rep. Dave Upthegrove is also running for Lands Commissioner. Upthegrove is the former chair of the House Environment committee in Olympia who has been a strong environmental champion throughout his career.
Hilary Franz is the Executive Director of Futurewise and former Bainbridge Island Councilmember who brings 20 years of experience working at the state and local level protecting working families and communities that rely on forestry, farmland, and waterways.
Hilary Franz is the Executive Director of Futurewise and former Bainbridge Island Councilmember who brings 20 years of experience working at the state and local level protecting working families and communities that rely on forestry, farmland, and waterways.
Also in the race are Democrats Karen Porterfield, who vows to create real change on wildfire, landslide, and deforestation issues, Mary Verner, the former mayor of Spokane who oversaw the wildfire efforts during the last few years, and John Stillings; Libertarian Steven Nielsen; and Republican St
Rep. Chris Reykdal is a progressive legislator from Thurston County who has been an outspoken advocate for education funding and income inequality issues. As a former teacher and former school board member, Reykdal has seen the struggle schools are facing to get their job done.
Rep. Chris Reykdal is a progressive legislator from Thurston County who has been an outspoken advocate for education funding and income inequality issues. As a former teacher and former school board member, Reykdal has seen the struggle schools are facing to get their job done.
Erin Jones is a celebrated teacher of foreign languages and African American studies who has won multiple awards for her innovative work to make learning more accessible for students of color.
Erin Jones is a celebrated teacher of foreign languages and African American studies who has won multiple awards for her innovative work to make learning more accessible for students of color.
As the state Insurance Commissioner, Mike Kreidler has brought a range of experience to the position and defended the interests of Washington residents against big insurance companies.
As the state Insurance Commissioner, Mike Kreidler has brought a range of experience to the position and defended the interests of Washington residents against big insurance companies.
Your name here? State Rep. Brad Hawkins is a conservative who opposes raising the minimum wage and closing tax loopholes to fund schools. He faces another conservative, Jon Wyss, in this open seat for the Senate.
Democrat Dan Maher is a progressive from Wenatchee who aligns himself with many of Bernie Sanders' ideals. Maher faces an uphill battle against conservative incumbent Rep.
Democrat Dan Maher is a progressive from Wenatchee who aligns himself with many of Bernie Sanders' ideals. Maher faces an uphill battle against conservative incumbent Rep.
Your name here? There are four conservative Republicans - Mike Steele, Danny Stone, Jerry Paine, and Garn Christensen - vying for the seat vacated by Brad Hawkins as he runs for the state Senate. Unfortunately, none of them share our commitment to fairness, justice, and equality for all.
Chief Justice Barbara Madsen has led our state Supreme Court in a fair and impartial manner through a series of high profile cases. First elected in 1992, Madsen was only the third woman to ever serve on our highest court.
Chief Justice Barbara Madsen has led our state Supreme Court in a fair and impartial manner through a series of high profile cases. First elected in 1992, Madsen was only the third woman to ever serve on our highest court.
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.
Cathy Moore is a trial lawyer with six years experience on the King County Superior Court presiding in family, juvenile, and mental illness courts.
Cathy Moore is a trial lawyer with six years experience on the King County Superior Court presiding in family, juvenile, and mental illness courts.
Eric Newman is another good choice for King County Superior Court Position 44. Newman is a veteran and trial lawyer who has served for three years on the King County District Court as a judge presiding over hearings and trials in criminal and civil cases.
Eric Newman is another good choice for King County Superior Court Position 44. Newman is a veteran and trial lawyer who has served for three years on the King County District Court as a judge presiding over hearings and trials in criminal and civil cases.
Cindy Larsen served in the Snohomish County Prosecutor's office for more than 19 years, including time in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions. She currently serves as a judge pro tem on a variety of local municipal courts.
Cindy Larsen served in the Snohomish County Prosecutor's office for more than 19 years, including time in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions. She currently serves as a judge pro tem on a variety of local municipal courts.
Rico Tessandore is a trial lawyer who has practiced law in Snohomish County for 17 years, representing people who have been injured.
Rico Tessandore is a trial lawyer who has practiced law in Snohomish County for 17 years, representing people who have been injured.