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Table of Contents Greeting from WRA director of government affairs...........................................3 2010 ballot initiatives and why restaurants should care.......................................4 WRA Supports I-1053..................................................................................................4 WRA Supports I-1100...................................................................................................4 WRA Opposes I-1105...................................................................................................4 WRA Supports I-1082..................................................................................................5 WRA Opposes I-1098...................................................................................................5 WRA Supports I-1107...................................................................................................5 Legislative issues included in WRA’s vote count.................................................6 Temporarily suspending Initiative 960.........................................................................6 Increasing revenue to support state services.................................................................7 Retrospective rating programs......................................................................................7 Nightclub licenses.........................................................................................................8 Beer / Wine taskforce....................................................................................................8 Alcohol omnibus bill....................................................................................................8 2009-2011 operating budget.........................................................................................9 Consumer Protection Act..............................................................................................9 Bringing Washington’s UI taxes into conformity with federal law..............................9 District map...................................................................................................10 State legislative races.....................................................................................12 State websites................................................................................................49 Political websites............................................................................................49 Campaign and election websites......................................................................49 WRA contact information...............................................................................49
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Greetings WRA member At this time of the year, you’re barraged with the clamor of political campaigns seeking your vote. Typically, these campaign messages include a comment along the lines of, “This election is unique.” Well, the 2010 election is unique, and the outcome of the election will have immediate and lasting impact on the hospitality sector in Washington state. Voters will decide the fate of six initiatives that impact businesses across the state. Here is a look at each and what they aim to accomplish: •• I-1053 reinstates the requirement that raising new taxes or fees requires a two-thirds vote of the Legislature. •• I-1082 allows for private insurers to offer workers’ compensation coverage. •• I-1098 for the first time in history, authorizes an income tax in Washington state. •• I-1107 repeals the new taxes on bottled water, soda, candy and other food items. •• I-1100 privatizes state liquor sales in Washington state and repeals Prohibition-era constraints on the sale and distribution of beer and wine. •• I-1105 puts large distributors in control of the sale and distribution of spirits in Washington state. Additionally, and just as importantly, every member of Washington’s House of Representatives and one half of the members of the State Senate are up for election. Why is this important? All projections show that the state will again face a massive budget deficit when the Legislature convenes in January. The make-up of the Legislature will determine the approach they take to resolving this complex problem. Will they choose to raise taxes? Cut spending? Raise alcohol prices? Increase fees? The outcome of the elections will determine the answer to these questions. What can you do? Educate yourself on the issues and candidates, and ask probing questions. This election guide provides unbiased information on the candidates running for seats in the Legislature. For incumbents, this guide includes information on how they have voted on the WRA’s key issues over the last two years. This guide also shows candidates that the WRA PAC has chosen to support. The WRA PAC support is based on extensive interviews with candidates, input from members in those districts and with the review and approval of the WRA Government Affairs Committee. We encourage you to review the information in this election guide, to contact your WRA GA team if you have any questions and become knowledgeable on the issues. And, most importantly, VOTE. Thank you for your involvement,
Bruce Beckett WRA Director of Government Affairs
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2010 ballot initiatives and why restaurants should care During most election cycles, only one or two initiatives usually collect enough signatures for voters to actually get the opportunity to approve or reject the idea come November. This year, in large part because of our country and state’s economic and political turmoil, six initiatives qualified for the Nov. 2010 ballot. All six, in some way, have an impact on the restaurant industry. Read on to find out what position the WRA Government Affairs Committee has taken on each initiative. WRA Supports I-1053: I-1053 concerns tax and fee increases imposed by state government. This measure would reinstate existing statutory requirements that any legislative proposal to raise taxes must be approved by two-thirds legislative majorities or receive voter approval. Additionally, new or increased fees would require a two-thirds majority for legislative approval. The majority of businesses, large and small, throughout our state are supporting I-1053. This requirement for raising taxes has proven to be a mechanism for pushing legislators to create a balanced budget without putting the entire burden on the backs of the business community through new or increased business related taxes and fees. WRA Supports I-1100: I-1100 concerns the privatization of liquor sales (beer, wine and spirits). This measure would close state liquor stores; authorize sale, distribution and importation
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of spirits by private parties; and repeal certain requirements that govern the business operations of beer and wine distributers and producers. Of the two liquor privatization initiatives, I-1100 creates a true free market system. A few key examples are: •• Allowing retail-to-retail sales, thereby creating competition for customers not only through “front of the house” sales to the average citizen but also true competition for all liquor licensee holders (bars, restaurants, etc) •• Allowing quantity discount purchasing •• Keeping in place the liquor taxes and eliminating only the state markup. WRA Opposes I-1105: I-1105 also concerns the privatization of liquor sales (beer, wine and spirits). This measure would close all state liquor stores and license private parties to sell or distribute spirits. It would revise laws concerning regulation, taxation and government revenues from distribution and sale of spirits. It takes the current system for the distribution and sale of spirits and places it under the control of the wholesalers, and retains much of current system for beer and wine distribution. I-1105 eliminates all taxes on liquor, which would create a tremendous financial hole for our state and local governments to fill. Finally, I-1105 does not allow retail-to-retail sales or volume discount purchasing.
WRA Supports I-1082: This measure would authorize employers to purchase private industrial insurance beginning July 1, 2012; direct the legislature to enact conforming legislation by March 1, 2012; and eliminate the worker-paid share of medical-benefit premiums. I-1082 creates a third option for workers compensation coverage, does not change any of the underlying system, such as creating an option for voluntary settlements or simplifying how wages are calculated, and does not affect any worker benefits. Other key features of 1082 include: •• Retrospective rating programs, such as the one the WRA offers, would remain in place and regulated by the L&I •• The basis for calculating industrial insurance premiums will now be total payroll instead of the number of hours worked, making Washington consistent with the other 49 states •• Elimination of the option for employers to have employees pay part of the industrial insurance premium. This applies to the State Fund where half of the medical aid premium is paid by the employees WRA Opposes I-1098: This measure would authorize a state income tax on high income earners and make modest reductions in the state property and B&O tax. The WRA believes that I-1098 would thwart business investment
in Washington state and lead to a nearly $2 billion tax hike on business and citizens in Washington state. That level of tax increase will hinder customer demand in the hospitality sector. Additionally, the WRA is concerned that, after two years, the income tax could easily be expanded to all taxpayers in Washington state with a simple majority vote of the Legislature. Finally, it has been shown in other states that income tax revenues are an extremely volatile source of funding for state services. WRA Supports I-1107: This measure would repeal the new sales tax on candy, end temporary sales tax on some bottled water, end temporary excise taxes on carbonated beverages and reduce tax rates for certain food processors. I-1107 does not repeal the new 50-cent per gallon tax on “mass produced” beer or the newly enacted tax on carbonated water. If you have questions about any of these initiatives, including their potential impact on the restaurant industry in Washington state, please give the Director of Government Affairs, Bruce Beckett, a call at 1.800.225.7166 or email him at Bruce.Beckett@wrahome.com.
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Legislative issues included in WRA’s vote count During the past two 2010 legislative issues legislative sessions, Temporarily suspending Initiative 960 the WRA identified a total of nine pieces of In 2007, Washington voters approved Initiative 960 which (1) mandated that any new taxes or legislation pertinent to fees enacted by the Legislature be approved the hospitality industry. with a two-thirds vote, (2) required that the state Each legislator’s provide information to citizens on how individual lawmakers voted on tax or fee bills, and (3) required projections of the fiscal impacts votes on these issues of bills be readily available to the public. Under Washington’s were tabulated and Constitution, for two years following passage of an initiative, it can compiled into a voting only be amended by the Legislature with a super-majority vote in both the House and Senate. After two years, however, an initiative record. After you’ve can be amended with a simple majority vote. The 2010 session was familiarized yourself the first opportunity for the Legislature to amend Initiative 960 with a simple majority vote. with these bills, use the maps on pages ESB6130 suspended the two-thirds vote requirement for enacting 10-11 to find your new taxes or fees until July, 2013. It also suspended most of the public information requirements of the initiative. Legislative leaders legislative district. and Gov. Gregoire endorsed these changes so the Legislature could From there, you’ll be adopt new taxes or fees with a simple majority vote. Although the able to determine how bill was debated for more than 12 hours on the floor of the House, and required three separate votes in the Senate, it ultimately passed the legislators in your and was signed into law by the governor. Once enacted, it opened district voted on the the floodgates for the myriad tax proposals that emerged during the issues that affect your regular and special sessions. business.
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Increasing revenue to support state services After enactment of 6130, the governor released her plan for raising approximately $700 million in new revenue through increased taxes, fees and elimination of tax preferences. The governor’s proposal included three items of specific concern to the WRA: •• Repeal of the B&O tax credit for pop syrup taxes •• An excise tax of 5 cents per 12 ounces of carbonated beverages •• An excise tax of 1 cent per ounce of bottled water The House and Senate disagreed with the governor’s approach, and each emerged with their own proposals to raise new revenue. As the last day of the regular session approached, the House and Senate could not resolve the dispute over whether a temporary increase in the sales tax should be part of the revenue package. Accordingly, the governor called a special session to resolve issues and get a final budget passed. With only one day left in the 30-day special session, and virtually no votes to spare, the chambers agreed to a tax package that included: •• Extending the sales tax to bottled water •• Adding 2 cents per 12 ounce can or bottle tax to carbonated beverages •• Adding 50 cents per gallon tax to “mass produced” beer ($.28 per six pack)
•• The tax does not apply to micro breweries producing fewer than 60,000 barrels per year •• A $1-per-pack increase in the cigarette tax •• A number of new, or additions, to existing taxes on individual business sectors •• An increase in B&O tax on business services The new package of taxes is estimated to raise $800 million through this biennium, and another $1.7 billion in the next biennium. A few of the taxes expire in 2013.
2009 legislative issues Retrospective rating programs SB 6035 was introduced to “add transparency and accountability” to Retrospective Rating programs. According to the bill sponsors, the bill was designed to respond to the Department of Labor & Industries’ disclosure that computer coding errors in their systems may have lead to larger refunds to Retro programs than should have been allowed. The bill, however, was much different. SB 6035 was clearly targeted at (1) controlling how Retro programs can use their refunds and (2) adding additional administrative and reporting burdens on Retro programs. Indeed, nothing in the bill would have addressed the coding errors identified by the Department. As drafted, SB 6035 would have siphoned resources away from refunds to members and worker safety programs because of the added administrative and reporting costs imposed by the bill. 2010 Election Guide | 7
Nightclub licenses SB 5367 creates a new and separate spirits, beer and wine license for nightclubs. “Nightclub” means an establishment that provides entertainment and has as its primary source of revenue from (a) the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, (b) cover charges, or (c) both, and has an occupancy load of 100 or more. The new license puts nightclubs into a separate category from spirits, beer and wine licensees, and does not contain as many restrictions as the current spirits, beer and wine licenses. Local governments are allowed to petition the Liquor Control Board for additional restrictions only in the interest of public safety. Finally, the current cap on spirits, beer and wine licenses is raised to one per 1,200 citizens as the state-wide limit for all spirits, beer and wine restaurant licenses—a three- to five-year capacity.
Beer/Wine taskforce HB 2040 was the result of lengthy study and stakeholder engagement by the Select Committee on Beer and Wine (The Beer and Wine Taskforce). The bill provides additional latitude for financial relationships between industry members and retailers. Additionally, the bill allows for industry members to provide specific types of branded promotional items of nominal value to retailers. The bill also eliminates “post and hold” requirements for beer and wine manufacturers and replaces it with a requirement
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to maintain a price list at their location. Finally, the bill removes the mandatory 10 percent markup, but maintains a requirement that no sales price may be below acquisition cost.
Alcohol omnibus bill SB 5834 was sought by the hospitality industry, and the process to develop the bill was lead by the WRA. The bill makes a substantial number of changes regarding retail license powers and prohibitions. A number of the changes within the bill are targeted toward producers of alcohol, but the bill also expands license holders’ rights: •• Holders of a spirits, beer and wine private club license may now sell any bottled wine on their wine list for off-site consumption. •• Up to 20 cases of wine may be transferred annually from one licensed location to another, as long as both locations are under common ownership. •• Electronic funds transfers can be used as cash payments for the purchase of beer and wine from distributors. •• Adds special occasion licensees and spirits, beer and wine private club licensees to the list of retail licensees allowed to receive personal services from a domestic winery or certificate of approval holder. •• Allows beer/wine specialty shops to sell malt liquor in kegs capable of holding four or more gallons of liquid. •• Allows a domestic distillery to furnish spirits without charge to a 501(c)(3) or a 501(c) (6) nonprofit charitable organization or association.
2009-2011 operating budget In the final budget, the Legislature transferred $80 million from the Liquor Revolving Account, and directed the Liquor Control Board to replenish the account by raising the price of spirits sold by the state. The WRA succeeded in clarifying, through a colloquy on the floor of the House, that the increase in price was on retail sales and not on sales to liquor licensees. Unfortunately, the Liquor Control Board adopted an “across the board” increase in price to abide by the Legislature’s direction.
Consumer Protection Act SSB 5531 amends the Consumer Protection Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in trade or commerce by increasing the potential damages that a plaintiff can receive from $10,000 to $25,000. Additionally, the bill eases the standard for determining when an action injures the public interest, placing businesses at risk for undue penalties. The WRA joined with the business community in opposing SSB 5531. Despite our efforts, the bill passed.
Bringing Washington’s UI taxes into conformity with federal law SB 5963 was developed within the business community after a long and arduous process to develop a revised system of UI taxes to bring Washington’s system into conformance with federal law. The federal government had communicated to Washington state that its UI tax system was likely out of conformity with federal law because it taxed employers on a different standard than benefits were calculated on. If left out of conformance, Washington employers risked losing federal tax credits, and the state risked losing additional federal unemployment funds. SB 5963 was the vehicle to achieve this. Although individual employers’ UI taxes will vary to reflect their history of layoffs, this bill will result in about a $377 million reduction in UI taxes to businesses.
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State legislative races District 1
State Representative Pos. 1 Derek Stanford
Prefers Democratic Party
Dennis Richter Prefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Heidi Munson
Prefers Republican Party
Luis Moscoso
Prefers Democratic Party
District 2 State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Jim McCune
J.T. Wilcox
Prefers Republican Party
Marilyn Rasmussen Prefers Democratic Party
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Prefers Republican Party
Tom Campbell
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 3
State Representative Pos. 1 Andy Billig
Prefers Democratic Party
Dave White Prefers GOP Party
District 4
State Representative Pos. 2 Timm Ormsby
Prefers Democratic Party
Morgan Oyler Prefers GOP Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Larry Crouse
Matt Shea
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 5
State Representative Pos. 1 Jay Rodne
Prefers Republican Party
Gregory Hoover Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 2 Glenn Anderson
Prefers Republican Party
David Spring
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 6 State Senator Michael Baumgartner Prefers Republican Party
Chris Marr
Prefers Democratic Party
Vote Yes on I-1053 Require legislators to balance the budget without new taxes on businesses
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Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 6 cont. State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Kevin Parker, WRA member
John E. Ahern
Prefers Republican Party
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
John F. Driscoll
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 83% with us
District 7 State Senator Bob Morton
Prefers Republican Party
Barbara Mowrey
Prefers Democratic Party
Vote Yes on I-1100 End Washington’s liquor monopoly
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 7
State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Shelly Short
Joel Kretz
Prefers Republican Party
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 8 State Senator Jerome Delvin
Prefers Republican Party
Brad Anderson
Prefers Republican Party
Vote Yes on I-1082
Make private workers’ comp insurance an option
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Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 8 cont.
State Representative Pos. 1 Brad Klippert
Prefers Republican Party
Carol L. Moser
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 9
State Representative Pos. 2 Larry Haler
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Susan Fagan
Joe Schmick
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record n/a
Prefers Republican Party
Glen R. Stockwell
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 10 State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Norma Smith
Tom Riggs
Prefers Republican Party
Laura Lewis
Prefers Democratic Party
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 States no party preference
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 11 Sarah Sanoy-Wright
Barbara Bailey
State Representative Pos. 2
Zack Hudgins
Bob Hasegawa
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
Prefers Democratic Party
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Prefers Democratic Party
John Potter
Prefers Republican Party
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 12 State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Cary Condotta
Mike Armstrong
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 13
Prefers Republican Party
Cliff Courtney
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Senator
State Representative Pos. 1
JanĂŠa Holmquist
Judith (Judy) Warnick Prefers Republican Party
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 13 cont.
State Representative Pos. 2 Bill Hinkle
Prefers Republican Party
Anthony (El Tigrero) Novack Prefers Bull Moose Party
Vote No on I-1098
Reject a state income tax 2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 14
State Representative Pos. 1 Michele Strobel
Prefers Republican Party
Norm Johnson
Prefers Republican Party
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State Representative Pos. 2 Charles Ross
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 15 State Senator
State Representative Pos. 1
Jim Honeyford
Bruce Chandler
Prefers Republican Party
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
Paul Spencer
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 2 David Taylor
Prefers Republican Party
Thomas (Tom) T. Silva Prefers Democratic Party
Vote No on I-1105 It doesn’t create an open market
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 16
State Representative Pos. 1 Maureen Walsh
Prefers Republican Party
Brenda High
Prefers Constitution Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 Prefers Democratic Party
Terry R. Nealy
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record n/a
District 17 Tim Probst
State Representative Pos. 2
Brian Peck
Prefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Paul Harris
Prefers Republican Party
Monica Stonier
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us
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Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 18 State Representative Pos. 1 Dennis Kampe
Prefers Democratic Party
Ann Rivers
Prefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Ed Orcutt
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 19
State Representative Pos. 1 Kurt Swanson
Prefers Republican Party
Dean Takko
Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Tim Sutinen
Prefers Lower Taxes Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
Brian E. Blake
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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District 20
State Representative Pos. 1 Corinne Tobeck
Prefers Democratic Party
Richard DeBolt
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 21 State Senator David Preston
Prefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Gary Alexander
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 Paull Shin
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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Ed Borey
Prefers Republican Party
Mary Helen Roberts
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 21 cont. State Representative Pos. 2 Marko Liias
Prefers Democratic Party
Elizabeth Scott
Prefers Republican Party
Vote Yes on I-1107
End temporary excise tax on carbonated beverages 2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
District 22
State Representative Pos. 1 Jason Hearn
Prefers GOP Party
Chris Reykdal
Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Chris Ward
States no party preference
Sam Hunt
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 23
State Representative Pos. 1 Pete DeBoer
Prefers Republican Party
Sherry V. Appleton
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
District 24
State Representative Pos. 1 Dan Gase
Prefers Republican Party
Kevin Van De Wege Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Christine Rolfes
Prefers Democratic Party
James M. Olsen
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
State Representative Pos. 2 Steve Tharinger
Prefers Democratic Party
Jim McEntire
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
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Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 25
State Representative Pos. 1 John Thompson
Prefers Democratic Party
Bruce Dammeier
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 2 Dawn Morrell
Prefers Democratic Party
Hans Zeiger
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 17% with us
District 26 State Senator Marty McClendon
Prefers Republican Party
Derek Kilmer
Prefers Democratic Party
Vote Yes on I-1053
Require legislators to balance the budget without new taxes on businesses
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 26
State Representative Pos. 1 Sumner Schoenike
Prefers Democratic Party
Jan Angel
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 27
State Representative Pos. 1 Laurie Jinkins
Prefers Democratic Party
Jake Fey
Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Larry Seaquist
Prefers Democratic Party
Doug Richards
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
State Representative Pos. 2 John M. Higley
Prefers Republican Party
Jeannie Darneille
Prefers Democratic Party
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2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 28
State Representative Pos. 1 Steve O’Ban
Prefers Republican Party
Troy Kelley
Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Paul Wagemann
Prefers Republican Party
Tami Green
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us
District 29 State Senator Terry Harder
Prefers Republican Party
Steve Conway
Prefers Democratic Party
Vote Yes on I-1100 End Washington’s liquor monopoly
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 29
State Representative Pos. 1 Connie Ladenburg
Prefers Democratic Party
Steven T. Cook
Prefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Jesse Miller
Prefers Republican Party
Steve Kirby
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
District 30 State Senator Tracey Eide
Prefers Democratic Party
Tony Moore
Prefers Republican Party
Vote Yes on I-1082
Make private workers’ comp. insurance an option
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 30
State Representative Pos. 1 Mark Miloscia
Prefers Democratic Party
Shawn Sullivan
Prefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Carol Gregory
Prefers Democratic Party
Katrina Asay
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
District 31 State Senator Matt Richardson
Prefers Republican Party
Pam Roach
Prefers Republican Party
Vote No on I-1098
Reject a state income tax 2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 83% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 31
State Representative Pos. 1 Cathy Dahlquist
Prefers Republican Party
Shawn Bunney
Prefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Patrick Reed
Prefers Republican Party
Christopher Hurst
Prefers Independent Dem. Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
District 32 State Senator Maralyn Chase
Prefers Democratic Party
David Baker
Prefers Republican Party
Vote No on I-1105
It doesn’t allow volume discount purchasing 2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
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Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 32 cont.
State Representative Pos. 1 Art Coday
Prefers Republican Party
Cindy Ryu
Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Gary (G) Gagliardi
Prefers Republican Party
Ruth Kagi
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
District 33 State Senator Jack Michalek
Prefers Republican Party
Karen Keiser
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 Tina Orwall
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 33 cont.
District 34
State Representative Pos. 2
State Senator
Dave Upthegrove
Sharon K. Nelson
Prefers Democratic Party
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
District 34 State Representative Pos. 1 Eileen L. Cody
Prefers Democratic Party
Ray Carter
Prefers Reluctantly R. Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Joe Fitzgibbon
Prefers Democratic Party
Mike Heavey
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 35 State Senator Nancy (Grandma) Williams Prefers Republican Party
Tim Sheldon
Prefers Democratic Party
Vote Yes on I-1107
End temporary excise tax on carbonated beverages
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 Daniel (Dan) Griffey Prefers Republican Party
Kathy Haigh
Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Linda Simpson
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
Fred Finn
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 50% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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District 36 State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles Leslie Klein Prefers (R) Problemfixer Party Prefers Democratic Party
Vote Yes on I-1053
Require legislators to balance the budget without new taxes on businesses
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Reuven Carlyle
Jill England
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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Prefers Republican Party
Mary Lou Dickerson Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 37 State Senator Adam Kline
Prefers Democratic Party
Tamra Smilanich States no party preference
Vote Yes on I-1100 End Washington’s liquor monopoly 2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 20% with us
State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Sharon Tomiko Santos
Eric Pettigrew
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
Prefers Democratic Party
John Stafford
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 38 State Senator Nick Harper
Prefers Democratic Party
Rod Rieger
Prefers Conservative Party
Vote Yes on I-1082
Make private workers’ comp. insurance an option
State Representative Pos. 1 Hugh Fleet
Prefers Republican Party
John McCoy
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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State Representative Pos. 2 Iris Lilly
Prefers Republican Party
Mike Sells
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 39 State Representative Pos. 1 Eleanor Walters
Prefers Democratic Party
Dan Kristiansen
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
District 40
State Representative Pos. 1 Mike Newman
Prefers Republican Party
Kristine Lytton
Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Kirk Pearson
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 2 Jeff Morris
Prefers Democratic Party
John Swapp
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 41 State Senator Steve Litzow
Prefers Republican Party
Randy Gordon
Prefers Democratic Party
Vote No on I-1098
Reject a state income tax 2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record N/A
State Representative Pos. 1 Marcie Maxwell
Prefers Democratic Party
Peter Dunbar
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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State Representative Pos. 2 Stephen Strader
Prefers Republican Party
Judy Clibborn
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 42 State Senator Pat Jerns
Prefers Democratic Party
Doug Ericksen
Prefers Republican Party
Vote No on I-1105
It doesn’t allow volume discount purchasing
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 Jason Overstreet
Prefers Republican Party
Al Jensen
Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Vincent Buys
Prefers Republican Party
Kelli Linville
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record .0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 43 State Senator Ed Murray
Prefers Democratic Party
Vote Yes on I-1107
End temporary excise tax on carbonated beverages
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
Jamie Pedersen
Frank Chopp
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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Prefers Democratic Party
Kim Verde
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 44 State Senator Steve Hobbs
Prefers Democratic Party
Dave Schmidt
Prefers Republican Party
Vote Yes on I-1053
Require legislators to balance the budget without new taxes on businesses
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 Bob McCaughan
Prefers Republican Party
Hans Dunshee
Prefers Democrat Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
State Representative Pos. 2 Mike Hope
Prefers Republican Party
John Boerger
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 100% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 45 State Senator Eric Oemig
Prefers Democratic Party
Andy Hill
Prefers Republican Party
Vote Yes on I-1100 End Washington’s liquor monopoly 2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 Roger Goodman
Prefers Democratic Party
Kevin Haistings
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
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State Representative Pos. 2 Larry Springer
Prefers Democratic Party
Mark Isaacs
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 46 State Senator Scott White
Prefers Democratic Party
Vote Yes on I-1082
Make private workers’ comp. insurance an option
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
State Representative Pos. 1
State Representative Pos. 2
David Frockt
Beau Gunderson
Prefers Democratic Party
States no party preference
Phyllis G. Kenney
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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District 47 State Senator Joe Fain
Prefers Republican Party
Claudia Kauffman
Prefers Democratic Party
Vote No on I-1098
Reject a state income tax 2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 Geoff Simpson
Prefers Democratic Party
Mark Hargrove
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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State Representative Pos. 2 Pat Sullivan
Prefers Democratic Party
Rodrigo M. Yanez
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
District 48 State Senator Rodney Tom
Prefers Democratic Party
Gregg Bennett
Prefers Republican Party
Vote No on I-1105 It doesn’t create an open market 2010 Voting Record 50% with us 2009 Voting Record 40% with us
State Representative Pos. 1 Diane Tebelius
Prefers Republican Party
Ross Hunter
Prefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2 Phillip L. Wilson
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 67% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
Deb Eddy
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 100% with us 2009 Voting Record 50% with us
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District 49 State Representative Pos. 1 Jim Jacks
Prefers Democratic Party
Bill Cismar
Prefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
State Representative Pos. 2 Craig Riley
Prefers Republican Party
Jim Moeller
Prefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record 0% with us 2009 Voting Record 33% with us
Vote Yes on I-1107
End temporary excise tax on carbonated beverages
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Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
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