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Welcome to the Fuse Progressive Voters Guide to the 2025 General election, preview edition! Since 2008, we've compiled information about candidates and ballot measures that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. You can learn about our partners and decision-making process here. Please share this guide with your friends and family, and remind them to vote by November 4!
We will continue adding more recommendations for candidates and ballot measures until voting begins on October 15.
Statewide Ballot Measures
SJR 8201 will grow Washington’s long-term care fund for aging people and people with disabilities, keeping premiums low, without costing taxpayers a single penny. Also known as the “Allow Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund Amendment," SJR 8201 is a constitutional amendment adding accountability protections to our long-term care fund, requiring that 100% of investment income be used for long-term care.
If passed, SJR 8201 would increase the state’s long-term care fund for vulnerable Washingtonians by at least $67 billion over the next 50 years by allowing the nonpartisan Washington State Investment Board to diversify investments. In the state legislature, 128 legislators voted in favor of the measure, and only 16 were opposed. Additionally, it has the support of groups such as the Washington State Nurses Association, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Planned Parenthood, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Vote APPROVED on SJR 8201 to protect and grow our state’s independent long-term care fund for aging adults and people with disabilities.
Last updated: 2025-10-09
SJR 8201 will grow Washington’s long-term care fund for aging people and people with disabilities, keeping premiums low, without costing taxpayers a single penny. Also known as the “Allow Investment of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Fund Amendment," SJR 8201 is a constitutional amendment adding accountability protections to our long-term care fund, requiring that 100% of investment income be used for long-term care.
If passed, SJR 8201 would increase the state’s long-term care fund for vulnerable Washingtonians by at least $67 billion over the next 50 years by allowing the nonpartisan Washington State Investment Board to diversify investments. In the state legislature, 128 legislators voted in favor of the measure, and only 16 were opposed. Additionally, it has the support of groups such as the Washington State Nurses Association, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Planned Parenthood, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Vote APPROVED on SJR 8201 to protect and grow our state’s independent long-term care fund for aging adults and people with disabilities.
Last updated: 2025-10-09
Liberty Lake City Council
Rick Klingler is challenging conservative incumbent Phil Folyer for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 4. Klingler has professional experience in the health care industry working as a registered nurse, case manager, and more.
Unlike the incumbent, Klingler's campaign is focused on maintaining and improving the public services enjoyed by residents of Liberty Lake. While we would like to see more specific proposals from him, Klingler has a more positive vision for the community, with goals to improve transportation options and promote sustainable initiatives.
If elected, Rick Klingler is poised to bring about more positive and progressive change than the incumbent. We recommend voting for him for the Liberty Lake City Council, Position 4.
Last updated: 2025-10-01
Rick Klingler is challenging conservative incumbent Phil Folyer for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 4. Klingler has professional experience in the health care industry working as a registered nurse, case manager, and more.
Unlike the incumbent, Klingler's campaign is focused on maintaining and improving the public services enjoyed by residents of Liberty Lake. While we would like to see more specific proposals from him, Klingler has a more positive vision for the community, with goals to improve transportation options and promote sustainable initiatives.
If elected, Rick Klingler is poised to bring about more positive and progressive change than the incumbent. We recommend voting for him for the Liberty Lake City Council, Position 4.
Last updated: 2025-10-01
Rick Klingler is challenging conservative incumbent Phil Folyer for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 4. Klingler has professional experience in the health care industry working as a registered nurse, case manager, and more.
Unlike the incumbent, Klingler's campaign is focused on maintaining and improving the public services enjoyed by residents of Liberty Lake. While we would like to see more specific proposals from him, Klingler has a more positive vision for the community, with goals to improve transportation options and promote sustainable initiatives.
If elected, Rick Klingler is poised to bring about more positive and progressive change than the incumbent. We recommend voting for him for the Liberty Lake City Council, Position 4.
Last updated: 2025-10-01
Other Candidates
Phil Folyer is running for another term on the Liberty Lake City Council, Position 4. Folyer was first elected to the council in 2019 and lost in 2023 to Linda Ball. He served in the National Guard for over 20 years and was Mayor Pro-Tem from 2022-2023.
Folyer is running a more conservative campaign for re-election. His priorities include fiscal responsibility, public safety, and infrastructure. While he wants to prioritize funding for law enforcement and strengthen partnerships with the community, Folyer does not detail any specific measures to improve public trust in safety services.
In 2023, Folyer voted in favor of a library ordinance that members of the community deemed controversial. The ordinance, which came forth after a resident attempted to get a book banned from the library, sought to transfer decision-making power from the library's Board of Trustees to the City Council. Residents viewed this shift in power as a move to make it easier to ban books, which opponents found unconstitutional. Additionally, Folyer introduced a "new interpretation of property tax policy that would cut the library's budget by over $50,000" in 2023.
Phil Folyer has proven himself to be a conservative figure who is more focused on maintaining the status quo than doing what is right for Liberty Lake residents.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Phil Folyer is running for another term on the Liberty Lake City Council, Position 4. Folyer was first elected to the council in 2019 and lost in 2023 to Linda Ball. He served in the National Guard for over 20 years and was Mayor Pro-Tem from 2022-2023.
Folyer is running a more conservative campaign for re-election. His priorities include fiscal responsibility, public safety, and infrastructure. While he wants to prioritize funding for law enforcement and strengthen partnerships with the community, Folyer does not detail any specific measures to improve public trust in safety services.
In 2023, Folyer voted in favor of a library ordinance that members of the community deemed controversial. The ordinance, which came forth after a resident attempted to get a book banned from the library, sought to transfer decision-making power from the library's Board of Trustees to the City Council. Residents viewed this shift in power as a move to make it easier to ban books, which opponents found unconstitutional. Additionally, Folyer introduced a "new interpretation of property tax policy that would cut the library's budget by over $50,000" in 2023.
Phil Folyer has proven himself to be a conservative figure who is more focused on maintaining the status quo than doing what is right for Liberty Lake residents.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Judie Schumacher is running for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 6. After exploring the West Coast with her husband, Schumacher decided to settle in Liberty Lake, being drawn to the city's walkability and friendly atmosphere.
Schumacher's campaign is centered around community-focused initiatives that foster a welcoming environment. She is a proud supporter of investing in a new library to provide services to the growing community. She takes a forward-thinking approach to her campaign, considering how the city will adapt to the large influx of residents expected in the coming years. Schumacher is also a collaborative leader who seeks to connect with and understand the needs of residents.
Judie Schumacher is a thoughtful candidate who has earned your vote for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Judie Schumacher is running for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 6. After exploring the West Coast with her husband, Schumacher decided to settle in Liberty Lake, being drawn to the city's walkability and friendly atmosphere.
Schumacher's campaign is centered around community-focused initiatives that foster a welcoming environment. She is a proud supporter of investing in a new library to provide services to the growing community. She takes a forward-thinking approach to her campaign, considering how the city will adapt to the large influx of residents expected in the coming years. Schumacher is also a collaborative leader who seeks to connect with and understand the needs of residents.
Judie Schumacher is a thoughtful candidate who has earned your vote for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Judie Schumacher is running for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 6. After exploring the West Coast with her husband, Schumacher decided to settle in Liberty Lake, being drawn to the city's walkability and friendly atmosphere.
Schumacher's campaign is centered around community-focused initiatives that foster a welcoming environment. She is a proud supporter of investing in a new library to provide services to the growing community. She takes a forward-thinking approach to her campaign, considering how the city will adapt to the large influx of residents expected in the coming years. Schumacher is also a collaborative leader who seeks to connect with and understand the needs of residents.
Judie Schumacher is a thoughtful candidate who has earned your vote for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 6.
Last updated: 2025-10-13
Other Candidates
Arlene Fisher is running for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 6. Fisher does not have a current platform, website, or policy proposals available as of mid-September.
Last updated: 2025-10-08
Arlene Fisher is running for Liberty Lake City Council, Position 6. Fisher does not have a current platform, website, or policy proposals available as of mid-September.
Last updated: 2025-10-08