4: David Freeman. Van Werven is a conservative who this year voted against gun safety legislation, a much-needed Clean Fuel Standard, and prohibiting LGBTQ conversion therapy. Whatcom Superior Court Judge Position 2 (View All) Nonpartisan Office, 4-year term James Erb is running for Whatcom Superior Court, Position 2. 2: James Erb. Whatcom Women's Network has invited the candidat An estimated 249 ballots remained to be counted in the office, according to the auditor’s website. League of Women Voters Bellingham/Whatcom County, PO Box 4041, Bellingham, WA 98227 360-734-2366 info@lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org Whatcom County Superior Court Judge, Position #2 James Erb Whatcom County Superior Court Judge, Position #4 David Freeman Public Utility District 1(Whatcom County … Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Reykdal is the clear choice for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Leyba is a former police detective who currently runs an animal rescue on his farm. He is the face behind many of Washington's most damaging initiatives, including the most recent disaster that has cut tens of billions of dollars from state transportation projects. Also in this race are Carl Munson and Jim Nelson. Handles a full caseload of complex felonies in Whatcom County Superior Court that requires coordinating case investigation as needed for trial, arranging for tests of physical evidence and the testimony of expert witnesses and interviewing witnesses. Eyman has lately been doubling down on his cringeworthy antics by comparing Gov. Outside of his work on climate, Inslee has signed into law Washington's public option for health care, paid family leave, and the Equal Pay Opportunity Act. Eyman is one of the worst candidates for governor the state has ever seen. Because of the crowded primary, two Republicans made it through to the general election, giving them control of the Treasurer's office for the first time since 1957. Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has spent his entire career serving the people of Washington. 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. Inslee to help Washington's schools navigate the pandemic. 40: (South Whatcom Co.) Leave blank; State Rep Leg Dis 40 P2 Russ Dzialo (R) Rep Luanne VanWerven Jennifer Sefzik. Lovelett is a fifth-generation Anacortes resident who previously served on the Anacortes City Council. Pellicciotti has been a solid legislator and is the best choice in the race for Washington State Treasurer. 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. Former port commissioner and progressive state Rep. Gael Tarleton is now running for Secretary of State, who serves as the state's chief elections officer, among other roles. I know Evan will make an excellent Superior Court Judge. Previously, she served as Pierce County Executive and Pierce County Auditor, where she was honored as the 2006 Washington State Auditor of the Year. She would also expand audits of the state and local systems to identify any weaknesses that could be exploited. As the August primaries draw near, press on the various campaigns increase. 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. Whatcom County Superior Court Judge, Position 1. Rule serves on Blaine City Council, launched and served as president of the Blaine Downtown Development Association, and owns a therapy practice. 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. If re-elected, Reykdal will continue to advocate for these priorities and work with schools across the state as they make the transition back to in-person education. Superior Court Judge Lee Grochmal is also running unopposed for position 3. He has spent the last 10 years in the Bellingham City Attorney's Office and tried nearly 50 jury trials as a prosecutor. Superior Court Most Superior Court positions throughout Washington are up for election in 2020. Vote Franz for Commissioner of Public Lands. Share the Progressive Voters Guide with your friends and family! Whatcom County Superior Court Judge, Position 4. 2: Alex Ramel State House, LD 42 pos. Whatcom County Superior Court Judge, Position 2. Location. 2: Sharon Shewmake Whatcom County Superior Court pos. Get all the news you need to start your day. If elected, Liias would be the first openly gay statewide official in Washington history. 2: James Erb. “The time is right for unique perspectives that reflect our growing and diverse community,” the candidate said. Also in the race is Republican Charles Carrell, whose website is not working. 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. We need a progressive leader in the Secretary of State's office who is fully committed to protecting our elections and removing every barrier to participation in our democracy. Larsen is a solid Democratic vote and has the support of all our progressive partner organizations who chose to endorse in this race. Jack Louws. More recently, Reykdal has worked closely with Gov. A chance of snow in Whatcom exists every day through Friday, but when is it most likely? The Progressive Voters Guide compiles the information that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney. Rep. Shewmake is the clear choice in this race and has earned your vote. As the coronavirus crisis continues and the gap in the state budget persists, we need real, experienced leadership at the helm of the state. In his term, he has been a traditional Republican and has referred to the state Legislature "raiding" the Rainy Day Fund. Whatcom County Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified, Loren Miller Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified, the Latina/o Bar Association Of Washington: Exceptionally Well Qualified, and QLaw Association of Washington: Exceptionally Well Qualified, Bar Association Ratings: Whatcom County Superior Court judge position 2 candidates James Erb, Evan Jones and Lisa Keeler answered questions from the community in an open forum July 13. Governor would be reforming our regressive tax system, investing in infrastructure to rebuild the economy as well as the roads and bridges, and helping people "skill up". ▪ Shewmake led Jennifer Sefzik of Custer for House position 2 by 52% to 48%. Lekanoff is running on a re-election platform of protecting the Salish Sea for future generations, improving educational opportunities, and sustainably rebuilding the economy. Whatcom County voters will elect two judges to the Superior Court bench. 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. Virtual. Whatcom County Superior Court pos. State Rep.LD42 Position 1 -Luanne Van Werven (R) State Rep. LD42 Position 2: Jennifer Sefzik (R) Whatcom County Superior Court: Judge Position 2: Evan Jones; Judge Position 4: Jim Nelson He is an unorthodox candidate who has expressed concerns about redirecting police funding to social services. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has been a proactive force for protecting our communities from climate change. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has been a proactive force for protecting our communities from climate change. Whatcom County Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified, Loren Miller Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified, the Latina/o Bar Association Of Washington: Exceptionally Well Qualified, and QLaw Association of Washington: Exceptionally Well Qualified. She officially declared herself a Republican early this year. Two Whatcom County Superior Court judicial positions are on the primary ballot for Aug. 4. Contribute. Both bring extensive legislative experience and progressive values to the race, although their visions for the office of Lt. Jack Louws. His top priorities as Lt. Skelton is a consultant who believes that Democrats and Republicans "agree on just about everything that matters" and is not qualified for Congress. Rep. Debra Lekanoff is running for re-election to the 40th Legislative District, House Position 1. Whatcom County Democrats, Bar Association Ratings: Evan Jones will serve us with integrity, fairness, objectivity and compassion. Whatcom County Superior Court Judge, Position 3. Our judicial system includes several key elected positions, yet many voters are under-educated about what these positions do and how to determine which candidates to support. BALLOT MEASURES DelBene is running against Republicans Derek Chartrand and Jeffrey Beeler, Sr., Libertarian Steven Skelton, Robert Dean Mair, Matthew Heines, and Justin Smoak. McCarthy's experience and commitment to oversight will be valuable as the state works to emerge from the pandemic and the recession. She sponsored bills during her first term in the House to strengthen the maritime industry, improve access to health care, and ensure gender pay equity. David E. Freeman. Jim Nelson. Judges and Commissioners hear and decide cases assigned to them by the Presiding Judge. Seymour's main focus is preventing any tax increases, but he is also not open to options for progressive revenue. State Rep Dist. Whatcom Superior Court - Judge Position 2. State House, LD 40 pos. This year, Franz released a climate resilience plan for rural Washington that includes expanding wind and solar farms and massive reforestation. Judge Freeman has earned your vote for his retention. Whatcom County Superior Court judge position 2 candidates James Erb, Evan Jones and Lisa Keeler answered questions from the community in an open forum July 13. Rep. Sharon Shewmake running for re-election to the 42nd Legislative District, House Position 2. VOTE411 is committed to ensuring voters have the information they need to successfully participate in every election. Governor: Sen. Marko Liias and Congressman Denny Heck. A journalist since 1984, he’s also a volunteer firefighter for South Whatcom Fire Authority. Rep. DelBene is the clear choice in this race and deserves your vote for her re-election. Wick is a former member of the Snohomish School District Board of Directors who wants to modernize our school system. More recently, Kreidler moved quickly to issue an emergency order requiring insurance companies to waive copays, coinsurance, and deductibles for COVID-19 testing and office visits. You can view information for the current election. Robert Mittendorf covers civic issues, weather, traffic and how people are coping with the high cost of housing for The Bellingham Herald. 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. As the head of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, she has focused on wildfire management and climate action. He is smart, motivated, and compassionate. 1. Uy's Trump Republican platform includes praise of Donald Trump, he is not a serious candidate. There are two leading progressives running to replace Cyrus Habib as Lt. Rep. Suzan DelBene is running for re-election in the 1st Congressional District. Sen. Liz Lovelett is running for re-election in the 40th Legislative District. Prior to running for statewide office, Kreidler was a doctor of optometry, state legislator, and member of Congress. Featuring candidates James Erb, Evan Jones, and Lisa Keeler. Inslee has established himself as a national leader on fighting climate change. 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. By Mallory Biggar. He is focusing his campaign on finding ways to safely reduce and prevent incarceration and provide equal access to justice to everyone. She has served as an arbitrator and pro tem commissioner for Whatcom County Superior Court. Rep. Denny Heck is retiring from Congress and running for Lt. Golder is running because he believes it is time to a more conservative approach to government. League of Women Voters Election Forum 2020: Whatcom Superior Court Judge Position 2 by Bellingham TV James Erb. Lekanoff is the only Native woman in the state Legislature and has numerous endorsements from our progressive partner organizations and elected officials. Whatcom had the third-highest turnout rate, after San Juan and Garfield counties. The total votes as of 10:13 p.m. on Nov. 3, were 89,416 for Freeman, the incumbent, to 24,065 for his opponent, Jim Nelson. Whatcom County Superior Court is one of 39 Superior Courts in Washington. Evan Jones Website and Facebook. He has spent the last 10 years in the Bellingham City Attorney's Office and tried nearly 50 jury trials as a prosecutor. Recently, McCarthy announced that her office has opened two independent audits of the Employment Security Department. Pellicciotti is challenging incumbent Republican Duane Davidson. In addition, he forced insurance companies to allow consumers to access other health providers if they did not have an in-network option for testing. Reyes works in the restaurant industry and has no concrete campaign details or website available. Indivisible Bellingham, a network of independent grassroots groups, hosted the forum. Executive Director. When voting for a Judge, character is one of the most important qualities I look for when making my choice. Whatcom Superior Court Judge, Position 4 – David E. Freeman, Carl Munson, and Jim Nelson Whatcom Superior Court Judge, Position 2 – James Erb, Evan Jones, and Lisa Keeler She was appointed to the state Senate last year and successfully ran to retain the seat. Evan Jones : Whatcom County Superior Court Position 2. Rep. Rick Larsen is a moderate Democrat who has been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, and infrastructure projects in the 2nd District. State House, LD 40 pos. Franz has the experience we need to guide and protect our state from increasingly dangerous fire seasons to the rising threat of climate inaction. Their Republican opponents both conceded Wednesday night: ▪ Rule led state Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, for House position 1 by 51% to 49%. Carl Munson. She sponsored legislation requiring schools to incorporate curriculum on local tribal history and establishing regulations for facial-recognition technology. Jones is endorsed by the Whatcom County Prosecutor Eric Richey. State House, LD 40 pos. Evan Jones appears to have defeated James Erb for Superior Court position 2 judge seat, in Whatcom County’s closest remaining race of the 2020 general election. Whatcom PUD dist. I endorse Evan Jones for Whatcom County Superior Court Judge, position 2. Davison Sattler is an attorney who ran for Seattle City Council as a Democrat against Debora Juarez in 2019 with the support of conservative groups like Safe Seattle. As the former President of the Kulshan Community Land Trust, Ramel understands the need to prioritize affordable housing funding in Olympia. King County elections director Julie Wise described the release as "irresponsible" and "not even functioning." Kreidler set up one of the first and most effective Obamacare exchanges in the country, helping expand access to health care for hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians. In Congress, Larsen supported the Lower Drug Costs Now Act to give Medicare the power to negotiate directly with the drug companies and pass the lower drug prices to all Americans. Neither Rafferty nor Jasmer has a strong campaign presence. From delivering millions of dollars back to consumers who were wronged by fraudulent corporations and his ongoing battle with the federal government to clean up the Hanford nuclear waste site to successfully fighting two Tim Eyman initiatives, Ferguson has been a strong and effective advocate for people in Washington. Blaine councilwoman Alicia Rule and state Rep. Sharon Shewmake of Bellingham held their leads for the 42nd Legislative District’s two open House seats after the fourth day of returns. Freeman was selected to serve as a pro tem judge in every municipality in Whatcom County and served as a judicial officer in several courts throughout Western Washington. David E. Freeman is projected to win the race for Whatcom Superior Court Judge Position 4 with 78.63% of the vote. Court of Appeals, Division 2, District 3 Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum Judge Position 2 (3-year unexpired term, Nonpartisan) Anne Cruser. Chris Reykdal is running for re-election to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to continue his leadership of our state's public schools through this challenging time. Superior Court Judge Position 4 In the state House, Reykdal had a strong progressive voting record and was a consistent champion for public schools. There are additional ways you’ll be able to watch these events live and recorded. Tarleton is the clear progressive choice in this race. 1 Commissioner Pos. Featuring candidates James Erb, Evan Jones, and Lisa Keeler. 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. #04 : Charles W. Johnson : N/A : charlesjohnson2020@comcast.net : N/A : Supreme Court Justice Pos. He is endorsed by progressive groups including Sunrise Bellingham and Our Revolution, as well as some legislative districts and county Democratic organizations. He also helped found the “Community Energy Challenge” that has created jobs and helped homeowners and local businesses save money through energy efficiency improvements. Shewmake is an economics professor specializing in environmental and urban economics at Western Washington University. Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot. Mair has no policy ideas available as of mid-July and Smoak is running to quickly re-open the state in light of the "sensationalism" of COVID. Ilonummi is a perennial Republican candidate who has previously challenged Rep. Larsen as well as Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot. Three people are running for position 2: James Erb, an assistant city attorney for Bellingham; Lisa Keeler, a Bellingham lawyer; and Evan Jones, a deputy prosecuting attorney in the Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office. In his Fuse interview, he expressed support for police reform and wants to expand on the Electeds For Justice pledge to eliminate qualified immunity for police officers. Conducts prosecution at … Also in this race are Democrat Jason Call, Republicans Timothy Hazelo, Kari Ilonummi, James Dean Golder, Carrie Kennedy, and Cody Hart, and Trump Republican Tim Uy. This year, Rep. Shewmake sponsored legislation to increase funding for the coronavirus response and supported legislation establishing the Washington State Office of Equity. 1: Christine Grant. Rule serves on Blaine City Council, launched and served as president of the Blaine Downtown Development Association, and owns a therapy practice. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Van Werven has been spending her time criticizing Gov. Her top priority in the Legislature would be to keep local families safe, healthy, and secure. In his 2020 bid for the presidency, Inslee brought a climate-centered focus to the race. 1: Alicia Rule State House, LD 42 pos. Also in this race is Republican Russ Dzialo, the former treasurer of the Whatcom County Republican Party. Support the Committee to Elect Evan Jones. Whatcom County Superior Court pos. Prior to running for statewide office, Kreidler was a doctor of optometry, state legislator, and member of Congress. This year, DelBene urged the Trump administration to send Washingtonians resources and use science to combat the coronavirus crisis and has pushed for relief for workers and small businesses. Her platform includes turning unused commercial and civic structures into field hospitals, temporary housing, or disaster relief centers. He believes judges are public servants and must be impartial and independent. You can further customize your guide by identifying your district, which should be listed on your ballot. Publication date 2020-07-22 Topics Bellingham, Washington, Bellingham TV, BTV, Government Access TV, Community Media, PEG, Youtube, Whatcom County, Elections, Superior Court … I know Evan will make an excellent Superior Court Judge. He also voted for the Voting Rights Advancement Act, supported the coronavirus pandemic relief packages, and sought to reform student loans. Evan Jones. Former Whatcom County Executive. He supports immigration policies that create a path to citizenship and worked to help prevent health care premium increases due to Trump's policies. Erb's experience and support from local progressive advocates make him the best choice in this race. Compare answers on key issues by David Freeman and Jim Nelson on our consolidated questionnaire. She is running to ensure that Washington can be a leader on climate change by cutting carbon while growing the economy. A judge that cares about the community and one that will be fair to everyone." Erb also represented the Nooksack Indian Tribe in both state and tribal court. Kreidler has earned your vote for re-election to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. The Presiding Judge is elected by the other Superior Court Judges to serve not less than two years. Superior Court Most Superior Court positions throughout Washington are up for election in 2020. Former port commissioner and progressive state Rep. Gael Tarleton is now running for Secretary of State, who serves as the state's chief elections officer, among other roles.

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