Previously, Reykdal spent 14 years serving on local school boards and in leadership positions at community and technical colleges, as well as serving 6 years in the Legislature. He supported the $3 trillion coronavirus pandemic relief package and is supporting the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to dramatically increase accountability and transparency. SEATTLE, WA — King County ballots are packed with choices for the 2020 General Election, as 118 candidates compete in 64 federal, state and local races. 1: This proposition calls for an up to 0.15% sales and use tax to go toward transit improvements. The 2020 General Election takes place on Nov. 3. Keller claims legislators have "lavished" billions of dollars "upon illegal aliens and their profiteer employers." Formerly the mayor of Shoreline, Ryu was the first Korean American mayor in the country and the first to serve in the state Legislature. Inslee is facing 35 opponents this year, the most prominent of which are Republicans Sen. Phil Fortunato, Tim Eyman, and Bothell Mayor Joshua Freed. Petersen says he is running a campaign without taking PAC contributions and supports a full moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the coronavirus pandemic. Paid for by Fuse Votes (state and local races) and Fuse Washington (federal candidates). Fortunato is a social conservative who has abandoned working families while in the office. Harris-Talley is running for the 37th Legislative District, House Position 2, to bring her experience in political campaigns, policy writing, and fighting for racial justice to Olympia. Our voter’s guide covers information about registration and voting in Washington State, especially for voters in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area and around the Puget Sound basin, including Skagit, Snohomish, Island, Kitsap, King, and Pierce counties. Clark is running on a conservative platform of reducing property taxes and funding education without offering any detailed plans for doing so. This year, Macri sponsored a bill to allow King County to tax corporations for the highly-compensated individuals they employ, a key first step in rebalancing our upside-down tax system. He is progressive on social issues and more conservative on taxation and workers' rights. Eyman is one of the worst candidates for governor the state has ever seen. Progressive champion and current state Rep. Beth Doglio is running for the 10th Congressional District seat vacated by the retirement of Rep. Denny Heck. Progressive champion and current state Rep. Beth Doglio is running for the 10th Congressional District seat vacated by the retirement of Rep. Denny Heck. Given the statewide threat and impact of wildfires with recent record-setting fire seasons, she has also worked on a 20-year forest health plan and a 10-year fire protection plan. You can! Berry's experience and strong support from progressive advocates make her the best choice in this race. Some of Ferguson's biggest accomplishments from the past few years include protecting consumer medical data, protecting statewide water quality from Trump's erosive environmental policies, and fighting back against the Trump administration's child detention laws. Rep. Sullivan is the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote. Do I have a polling place? Dear Stranger readers, 2020 is finally behind us, but our recovery is just beginning. Hickey is running to fund police officers and fire departments as a response to homelessness and "senseless attacks on our persons and our property," as well as to reject comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, lower all taxes for businesses, and fight socialism. Washington Auditor Pat McCarthy has been a consistent advocate for government transparency and accountability during her first term in office. 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First elected to the Legislature in 2012, Tarleton has been a strong advocate for environmental causes such as Governor Jay Inslee's initiative to reduce carbon pollution. Recently, Inslee has been a national leader in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Walen previously served as the mayor of Kirkland. Rep. Suzan DelBene is running for re-election in the 1st Congressional District. Sullivan was going to retire after this term but when the coronavirus pandemic hit, House Speaker Laurie Jinkins asked him to re-consider to help craft a path forward for the budget. She has also fought back against the Trump administration's inhumane policy of separating families seeking asylum, and introduced legislation that paves a pathway towards a universal health care system. The voters in the district, which includes a slice of northwest Seattle, Shoreline and southwest Snohomish County, continue to send Chase back to Olympia. ... Seattle P-I. Terms of Use | More than ever, we depend on your support to help fund our coverage. Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has spent his entire career serving the people of Washington. Patel wants to model the office of the insurance commissioner based on a hybrid of the Ronald Reagan and Thomas Jefferson administrations, though he gives few details on what this would mean. This year she sponsored legislation prohibiting race-based hair discrimination and supported gun safety as well as establishing the Washington State Office of Equity. Jamila Taylor is the best choice in the race for the 30th Legislative District, House Position 1. One year later, we're still here. Prior to running for statewide office, Kreidler was a doctor of optometry, state legislator, and member of Congress. Topics include ballot issues, the importance of voting, and civil discourse. Rep. Pat Sullivan is running for re-election to the 47th Legislative District, House Position 2. Wick is a former member of the Snohomish School District Board of Directors who wants to modernize our school system. Announcement — 9/24/20: King County District Court Opens Virtual Resource Center. Rep. Johnson is a strong progressive and deserves your vote. Takedown Policy. 25 votes, 29 comments. Bishop has repeatedly called on expanding freeways as the only solution for traffic congestion and is not qualified to be an elected official. In addition, he laid out a strong set of proposals for how to increase police accountability. DelBene is a former executive at Microsoft who has used her technology background to become a leader in protecting privacy rights against government surveillance. Election 2020 voter guide: ... and highlighting her efforts to keep voting secure from ... No one submitted an opposition statement for the King County voter guide. Dear Stranger readers, 2020 is finally behind us, but our recovery is just beginning. This year, Liias sponsored legislation requiring informed consent to perform a pelvic exam and creating a new state financial aid program for undocumented students. Stranger EverOut Staff The Stranger's EverOut Staff produces the EverOut Things To Do events calendar , a comprehensive guide to arts, music, food, and other entertainment in Seattle. As the head of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, she has focused on wildfire management and climate action. Prior to running for the Legislature, Slatter was Bellevue's first Indian-American city councilmember. Ferguson is running against Republicans Brett Rogers, Mike Vaska, and Matt Larkin. Vote in every race on your ballot! This session, Thai sponsored a bill to ensure access to justice for everyone by protecting all people from warrantless civil immigration arrests at courthouses. Campbell believes that all Americans should "pick a side" and unite under one party while stating that voting for Trump was a good choice. Rep. Walen is the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote. Welti is running on a vaguely anti-corruption platform and wants to allow insurance companies to offer cheaper plans with fewer protections for consumers. Taylor is an attorney who advocates for crime victims and has an extensive record of volunteer service. Jason Rantz is Seattle's fresh, contemporary conservative voice. This campaign aims to change hearts and minds about taxes, the role of government, and our economy, and help build public support for comprehensive revenue solutions that reform Washington’s upside tax code. We're calling up legislators, breaking down what's going on at Seattle City Hall, and covering the region's enduring arts scenes thanks to assistance from readers like you. Before you fill out your 2020 ballot, find out how KTTH’s Michael Medved is voting in the 2020 election. Rep. Adam Smith has been a reliable vote in Congress on progressive issues from taxation to immigration reform. Tarleton is the clear progressive choice in this race. Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos is running for re-election to the 37th Legislative District, House Position 1. The Fuse Progressive Voters Guide compiles the information that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. Click here to see our guide that outlines your voting rights. Please call (360) 902-4180 for assistance, M - F 8 a.m. 5 p.m. In past legislative sessions, he voted against protections for LGBTQ school children and against expanding access to reproductive health care for women. View state and local election results by race and see county-by-county results for key statewide races. Hackney has a strong record of community service, including as a member of the Washington State Human Rights Commission and on the board of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. He has also sponsored net neutrality legislation and voted yes on progressive issues like banning conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth, making contraceptive coverage mandatory for state insurers, and banning bump stocks for firearms. He represents Washington's most diverse district, which is home to 30 percent foreign-born residents and large Asian, Hispanic, and Black communities. Since 2019, we're also had same-day voter registration which means that if you are newly eligible to vote or haven’t registered … Finally, Harris-Talley believes too much of the district is still zoned for single-family housing and will push for greater density. Smith previously challenged Ryu as a "centrist" but is now running as a Democrat. He does not have any meaningful endorsements. He is a Lynnwood grocery clerk and community advocate who states that his goal if elected is to protect workers on the frontlines of COVID and streamline the unemployment system. Entertaining. Heines ran for state Senate in 2018 as a New Republican. The King County District Court’s Virtual Resource Center (VRC) is operated as part of the court’s community court program and is. As the Democratic Senate Floor Leader, Liias has led the fight on LGBTQ equality and created a student loan bill of rights. Announcements, events, and other stuff we don’t want to get lost in the fast-churning news cycle! Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Luckily in Washington state we already use mail in voting, which will make voting for all of us in Seattle just that much easier than the rest of the country. This year, Davis sponsored legislation to prohibit race-based hair discrimination and to require the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Thai previously served on the Bellevue School Board and was a unifying leader who showed unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education for every Bellevue student. Dear Stranger readers, 2020 is finally behind us, but our recovery is just beginning. The six-block area in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle known as CHAZ or CHOP has ended via direct order of the Mayor, Jenny Durkan. Cimaomo Jr. has been a member of the Covington City Council for six years. Welcome to the 2020 King County & Seattle General Election Video Voters' Guide, your chance to hear directly from the participants appearing on the November 3 ballot. Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos is running for re-election to the 37th Legislative District, House Position 1. Espinoza has garnered attention by publishing a false and inflammatory voters pamphlet statement attacking Reykdal. Sullivan was heavily involved in crafting the 2008 budget and we sincerely hope that he uses his influential role as Majority Leader to prevent knee-jerk cuts in the coming months. A group of protesters in Seattle marched through a residential neighborhood this week demanding that white residents give up their homes, dramatic video shows. As the head of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, she has focused on wildfire management and climate action. McCarthy is facing a challenge from Democrat Joshua Casey and Republican Chris Leyba. Burroughs has worked in health care and customer service and is running on promoting a green economy, better access to health care, and expanded affordable housing. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has been a proactive force for protecting our communities from climate change. Also in this race are Democrats John Stafford and William Burroughs, as well as John Dickinson, who states that he has no party preference. Inslee has established himself as a national leader on fighting climate change. Also in this race are Republicans Ted Cooke, Peter Thompson Jr., and Joseph Cimaomo Jr. Thompson Jr. does not have elected or community leadership experience, and is not running a serious campaign. Rep. Slatter deserves your vote in this race. Leyba is a former police detective who currently runs an animal rescue on his farm. Authoritative. He made the tough decision early to close schools for the year to keep kids and families safe and slow the spread of COVID-19. How do I register to vote? Eyman's legal problems range from fraudulently diverting funds from his ill-conceived initiatives into his personal bank accounts to wide-ranging campaign finance violations to stealing a chair from Office Depot. You have the right to vote. This year, Rep. Jayapal introduced legislation to expand collective bargaining and provide relief to workers and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Dusenbery, who does not have a party preference, also has no campaign website and submitted no official voter guide statement. How do I register to vote? Seattle Asian American Film Festival continues in virtual format. She is not running a serious campaign. Type in your address or name and zip code to receive a customized voters’ guide detailing the important races in your area. Slatter is running against Victor Bishop and Scott Dusenbery. Unfortunately, we've seen the flip side recently where states with governors who were slow or failed to act have seen dramatic increases in cases. King County elections director Julie Wise described the release as "irresponsible" and "not even functioning." She has held nearly 100 town halls during her time in Congress and is the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. The Stranger's Endorsements for the November 2020 General Election. Freed believes we should be less cautious about COVID-19 protections and rapidly re-open the state, a faulty strategy in the face of death and difficult recoveries even for previously healthy coronavirus patients. She is running on a strong re-election platform that includes reforming our regressive tax code, building more long-term affordable housing, and investing in clean energy and a green economy. In addition, Wyman was slow to support the Washington Voting Rights Act, same-day voter registration, and postage-paid ballots, and she has failed to condemn the president's relentless attacks on voting by mail. Election Days Primary: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 General: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Voting and Ballot FAQs. Overall, Doglio laid out the most progressive policy agenda among the leading candidates and has earned the sole endorsement of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Thank you, Seattle, for your resilience and readership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Macri has earned your vote for state House. Below, you can find next steps for getting started with our volunteer teams. He does not have a strong campaign platform but has always run as a Republican and believes the Democratic caucus has "literally held Americans hostage" during the coronavirus pandemic. Earshot Jazz presents creative music, publishes a monthly magazine, produces educational programs, assists jazz artists, and networks with … Donations are not tax deductible. Check out Swing Left’s 2020 Impact Report to see how volunteers and donors helped win back the White House in the states that mattered most. Also in this race are Democrat Aaron Leedham, Independent Harlan Gallinger, and Republican Al Rosenthal. Berry has numerous endorsements from progressive partner organizations and elected officials including Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Recently, Rep. Smith spoke out against President Trump's call for the military to intervene and stop the "insurrection" of demonstrators protesting police brutality. Davis is the founding Executive Director of the Washington Recovery Alliance, which seeks to help families and individuals who are struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Other 2020 Seattle Elections Information. Franz is running against six other candidates: Republicans Cameron Whitney, Steve Sharon, Maryam Abasbarzy, and Sue Kuehl Pederson, Democrat Frank Wallbrown, and Libertarian Kelsey Reyes. © Copyright 2018 League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County • 1511 3rd Ave, Suite 900 • Seattle, WA 98101 • (206) 329-4848 Home Greene is using his campaign social media to call for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice John Roberts and is not a serious candidate. To find out where to drop off your ballot, click on the location below: Rep. DelBene is the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote for her re-election. State Senate Floor Leader Marko Liias was first elected to the Mukilteo City Council in 2005 before being appointed to the state House in 2007 and finally the state Senate in 2014.

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