James Watkins

1st District

I'm running for congress against career office-seeker Jay Inslee because our political class has lost touch with America and American values. Career politicians have mortgaged Main Street to prop up Wall Street. They ring up incredible budget deficits - with no end in sight – and ignore constituents asking them to slow down. They can't be bothered to read new legislation before passing massive tax and regulatory burdens on working Americans - and then wonder why small businesses aren't hiring and manufacturers are outsourcing to China. They're killing the American Dream. With your help, we can do better!

John Koster

2nd District

My name is John Koster. Many of you have known me for years, and what I have stood for, both in the State Legislature and the Snohomish County Council. Now, I hope to represent you in the United States Congress.

Matthew Burke

1st District

I am running for public office not because of any personal desire, need, or ambition. I'm running because I feel that I must. I will no longer sit idly by while a group of politicians, bureaucrats, attorneys, and "experts" destroy our great country. I would not be able to face my kids, knowing that I didn't do everything possible to secure the insurance of the same freedoms for them and their future children that I've enjoyed.

Paul Akers

I want to stand up for "We the People" with the resolve that we can chart our destiny more efficiently and elegantly than career politicians ever can. A thimble full of common sense is more effective than anything Washington, DC could produce. It is this common sense I intend to deliver as the next United States Senator representing the State of Washington.

Chris Didier

I am not a practiced politician. I am commited to representing you "the people" to the best of my ability. A team effort will be required to bring our Government back to its original definition under the Constitution.

Dino Rossi

Help me by signing up today and we'll restore the American dream, keeping our country the free, strong, prosperous nation that our parents made for us.

Ryan Ferrie

44th District

As a local small business owner, Ryan is intimately familiar with how the decisions in Olympia affect our daily lives. Higher taxes, legislative indecision, and archaic workers compensation laws are reasons Washington continues to lag behind in new business growth. New business is the only way we are going to recover from this recession and Ryan is committed to clearing the path for entrepreneurs to again look to Washington State as a competitive place to open a business.

Dave Schmidt

44th District

Dave has received the "Guardian Award" from the National Federation of Independent Businesses every term and many other endorsements and recognitions. Dave currently serves as the co-chair of Select Committee for Military and Veterans Affairs. He has received the prestigious Henry Toll Fellow award from the Council of State Governments.

Rod Rieger

38th District

To be a politician, as viewed by Rod is a duty to be performed, not a lifetime career. "I can no longer sit by and watch this country get destroyed from within," he said when he decided to run for US Senate. The nations debt is growing and could destroy this country. Rod is running for office to bring spending and other things under control.

Glen Sayes

21st District

As the owner of a small business, Lumina Digital Studios, I know that when income goes down, expenses must also go DOWN or you go bankrupt. I believe in smaller government, reduced taxes; both of which will encourage business growth and more jobs. I believe in individual freedom and the responsibility that comes with that freedom.

David Preston

21st District

My team and I are working hard to earn your support. We’re delivering a simple message: State government can afford the programs we value, like quality schools and transportation improvements, with the tax revenue it has now. Like our families have needed to do, state government must budget and live within its means.

Dennis Richter

District 1, Position 1

Government has grown far beyond what we, the people, need. It must be brought back to an acceptable, reasonable size more reflective of how our families conduct their lives: economically and within a limited budget.

Elizabeth Scott

21st District, Position 2

Jobs and schools; smaller government, more freedom. I'll apply my experience and integrity as a community leader and educator to bring common-sense solutions.

Heidi Munson

1st District, Position 2

If you want a regular person and not a politician who is a part of the Olympia Establishment representing you, someone who will treat you with respect and not ignore the will of the voters repeatedly, please tell your friends and neighbors about me. I'll need your help and theirs.

Hugh Fleet

38th District, Position 1

I will be persistent every day in my fight to preserve the sanctity of families and individuals. After being elected State Representative I intend to continually work to "preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States so help me God".

Shahram Hadian

44th District, Position 1

Shahram enters this campaign with a heart and commitment to serve, an ability to unite and a calling to integrity and transparency. Shahram offers experience as a Pastor, Police Officer, Teacher, and involved community member- and stands for Strong Families and Strong Communities.

Alan Tagle

21st District, Position 2

I believe that my way of thinking is very in line with how we feel in the 21st District, because I have lived in the 21st District most of my life. Everyday I interact with businesses in Mukilteo, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Everett. I talk to my neighbors and have the opportunity to listen your concerns. Because I own a business and employ 6 people, I know first-hand the effects of taxes and spending by our state legislators.

Mike Hope

44th District, Position 2

We need to take a hard look at the budgeting process here in Olympia. The priorities of government are not being used to fund what's important and leave out what is not. Restructuring our government will allow us to look for more opportunities for economic growth and stability.

Dan Kristiansen

39th District, Position 1

Washington state government needs major transformation to implement principles and ideas that all free societies should embrace. Let's transform state government by electing those to serve in government who understand and have adopted the free market approach; not the approach that the government is here to solve all of our problems.

Ed Borey

21st District, Position 1

I intend to restore our state government so that Washington and the 21st District is the best place to live, work and raise a family. I intend to do this by bringing fiscal responsibility back to our state’s budget, creating a business climate that fosters the creation of new jobs, and by providing our children the best education possible.

Iris Lilly

38th District, Position 2

I am running for the State Legislature because I believe our government has moved away from what our founding fathers intended when they wrote the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution. I believe it was their intention that our voices be heard through citizen legislators. Our voices are NOT being heard and I want to try to change that and help us find our voices.

Gary Galgliardi

32nd District

My commitment is to revitalize our state. We face mounting job losses, failing schools, and a growing distrust of government. I have a long track record of success helping organizations become more accountable, efficient, and reliable. It is time for action.

Bob McCaughan

44th District

Your choice is clear. One should Vote for Bob in the August Primary based on his innovative, imaginative, enthusiastic commitment to reasonable government. Bob has a varied background in economics, architecture, construction trades, investing, real estate, other private and government employment. He knows how to network; bringing people together to find solutions.