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We Elect Policymakers Every 2 to 4 Years This page is in progress again for 2010 — State-wide elections for many public offices will be held in November 2010. Up for election are legislative and policy making positions that are key to education funding. As election nears, candidates will be listed here. Ä The list of every position and incumbent of 2010 elections is available from the WA Secretary of State website. Ä Find the elected officials who represent your school district -2010 School Districts per Legislative District & PTA Region. Ä Resources for finding and contacting current legislators Ä Online voter registration is now available in WA. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In the State Legislature, Representative seats are up every two years and Senate seats every 4 years. All Federal Congressional seats are up 2010.
By George Scarola - Legislative Director, League of Education Voters LEV's early endorsements recognize our key strategic partners in education reform and funding. These incumbents have a record of leadership in the Legislature on educational issues and have made improving academic outcomes for all children their top priority.
These incumbents have been there for kids--now they need our support to continue their work in Olympia next session.
• Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor (26th LD) • Randy Gordon, D-Mercer Island (41st LD) • Eric Oemig, D-Kirkland (45th LD) • Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent, (47th LD) • Rodney Tom, D-Bellevue (48th LD) • Andy Billig, D-Spokane (3rd LD) • Tim Probst, D-Vancouver (17th LD) • Chris Reykdal, D-Tumwater (22nd LD) • Bruce Dammeier, R-Puyallup (25th LD) • Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma (27th LD) • Cathy Dahlquist, R-Enumclaw (31st LD) • Kris Lytton, D-Anacortes (40th LD) • Marcie Maxwell, D-Renton (41st LD) • Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland (45th LD) • David Frockt, D-Seattle (46th LD) • Pat Sullivan, D-Covington (47th LD) • Ross Hunter, D-Medina (48th LD)
Click here to read more about each of these candidates.
One notable legislator missing from our list of endorsements is Rep. Skip Priest, R-Federal Way. Skip has been a stalwart supporter of high standards, fair and ample funding, and increased career and technical education options. He has been a good friend of LEV. Skip has decided to run for Mayor of Federal Way, and as much as we will miss his advocacy in Olympia, we wish him well in his new challenge.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for our endorsements of longtime education champions and promising, new candidates.
George Scarola - Legislative Director, League of Education Voters
The key positions next up for election (and the election year) include: Governor (4 yrs): 2012 Lt. Governor (4 yrs): 2012 State Treasurer (4 yrs): 2012 State Auditor (4 yrs): 2012 Superintendent of OSPI (WA Dept. of Ed) (4 yrs): 2010 Early Learning & K-12 Education Comm. Chair: 2012
Senate Majority Leader / Rules Committee: 2010
Education Committee (Asst Ranking Minority Member) / Appropriations Subcommittee on Education (Asst Ranking Minority Member) / Higher Education (Ranking Minority Member) / Appropriations Committee: 2010
Finance Committee Chair / Appropriations Subcommittee on Education / Appropriations Committee: 2010
Early Learning & Children’s Services Chair / Appropriations Subcommittee on Education / Appropriations Committee: 2010
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WA State Election Websites · 2010 Washington State Elections Calendar · 2010 Who has filed for office - Wa Sec. State · 2010 Who has filed for office - King Cnty Government Office Websites · WA Basic Ed Finance Task Force · WA Secretary of State (elections & voter registration) · WA Office of Financial Management · OSPI (WA Dept. of Education)
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