As we look ahead to November’s elections, Enumclaw Patch is here to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Bookmark this page for updates.
Voting Information
- Sample Ballot: To see the full state ballot, go to the Washington Secretary of State's website.
- Polling locations: To find ballot drop-off locations go here and enter your zip code.
- Register to Vote: You have to register to vote by Oct. 6. You can download the form here or register online here.
Races
STATE:
Governor
Rob McKenna (R); Jay Inslee (D);
Lt. Governor
Brad Owen (D); Bill Finkbeiner (R)
Secretary of State
Kim Wyman (R); Kathleen Drew (D)
State Treasurer
Jim McIntire (D)
State Auditor
James Watkins (R); Troy Kelley (D)
Attorney General
Bob Ferguson (D); Reagan Dunn (R)
Commissioner of Public Lands
Peter J. Goldmark (D); Clint Didier (R)
Superintendent of Public Instruction (non partisan)
Randy I. Dorn; Ronald L. (Ron) Higgins
Insurance Commissioner
Mike Kreidler (D); John R. Adams (R)
State Senate, District 5
Mark Mullet (D); Brad Toft (R)
State House, District 5, Pos. No. 1
Jay Rodne (R)
State House, District 5, Pos. No. 2
Chad Magendanz (R); David Spring (D)
State House, District 31
Cathy Dahlquist (R); Brian Gunn (D)
Chris Hurst (D); Lisa Connors (R)
For information about state judicial elections go here.
NATIONAL
U.S. CONGRESS
District 8
Dave Reichert (R); Karen Porterfield (D)
U.S. SENATE
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D); Michael Baumgartner (R)
U.S. PRESIDENT
Pres. Barack Obama (D); Former Gov. Mitt Romney (R); Gary Johnson (L)
BALLOT ISSUES:
Referendum 74, Washington Same-Sex Marriage Veto Referendum: This bill would allow same-sex couples to marry, preserve domestic partnerships only for seniors, and preserve the right of clergy or religious organizations to refuse to perform, recognize, or accommodate any marriage ceremony.
Initiative 502, Marijuana Legalization: The proposed measure would legalize the production, possession, delivery and distribution of marijuana. The initiative would regulate the sale of small amounts of marijuana to people 21 and older.
Initiative 1240, Charter Schools: The proposed measure would allow 40 public charter schools in the state over the next five years.
Initiative 1185, Washington Two-Thirds Vote Required to Raise Taxes: The proposed measure would require either two-thirds legislative approval or a vote by the people in order to raise taxes.
For other measures, look here.
For Washington state political contributions and campaign finance information please click here.
