The U.S. Senator from Washington serves a six-year term, representing the state in the Senate. In the current Senate, Democrats have 47 seats and Republicans have 49, but Democrats retain the majority because of independent Senators who often caucus with them. Maria Cantwell, D-WA, has held the seat since 2001 and is seeking reelection.
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The U.S. Senator from Washington serves a six-year term, representing the state in the Senate. In the current Senate, Democrats have 47 seats and Republicans have 49, but Democrats retain the majority because of independent Senators who often caucus with them. Maria Cantwell, D-WA, has held the seat since 2001 and is seeking reelection.
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Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race (Cascade PBS)
Maria Cantwell has served as a U.S. Senator representing Washington for over 20 years, after beating former Republican Sen. Slade Gorton in 2000. Cantwell comes from a working-class family and was the first in her family to graduate from college before pursuing a career as a businesswoman in the tech industry, according to her website. Since being elected to the Senate, Cantwell says she has overcome partisan divides to achieve results for students, seniors, veterans, women and working families of Washington, helping to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, fighting for reproductive rights, protecting education funding, and boosting renewable energy in Washington. If reelected, Cantwell says she will continue advocating for policies that boost the economy, protect the environment, create clean energy jobs, improve education opportunities, and make housing, health care and retirement affordable.
Maria Cantwell FEC link
Maria Cantwell campaign website
Maria Cantwell State Voter Guide
Related reading:
Raul Garcia drops WA governor bid after Dave Reichert announces run (Cascade PBS)
Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race (Cascade PBS)
Maria Cantwell
Maria Cantwell has served as a U.S. Senator representing Washington for over 20 years, after beating former Republican Sen. Slade Gorton in 2000. Cantwell comes from a working-class family and was the first in her family to graduate from college before pursuing a career as a businesswoman in the tech industry, according to her website. Since being elected to the Senate, Cantwell says she has overcome partisan divides to achieve results for students, seniors, veterans, women and working families of Washington, helping to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, fighting for reproductive rights, protecting education funding, and boosting renewable energy in Washington. If reelected, Cantwell says she will continue advocating for policies that boost the economy, protect the environment, create clean energy jobs, improve education opportunities, and make housing, health care and retirement affordable.
Maria Cantwell FEC link
Maria Cantwell campaign website
Maria Cantwell State Voter Guide
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Raul Garcia drops WA governor bid after Dave Reichert announces run (Cascade PBS)
Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race (Cascade PBS)
An emergency room doctor for over 25 years, Garcia, a Republican, says his experience as a Cuban immigrant who fought to achieve the American Dream gave him an appreciation for public service and a fresh perspective to revitalize Washington. Garcia unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2020, when he lost in the primary. He initially planned to run for governor again this year until Dave Reichert announced his candidacy. In addition to working as an emergency medicine doctor, Garcia has owned a medical practice and served as the founding dean of two medical schools and the medical director of two hospitals. In 2020, he founded Partnership for Our Food Security, a coalition to promote COVID-19 education and protection, particularly among the Latino community. Garcia describes himself as a moderate conservative, and says he sees past party politics and takes a “common sense” approach to policy issues. If elected, Garcia says he will address the fentanyl crisis, rising inflation, and funding women’s health care.
Raul Garcia FEC link
Raul Garcia campaign website
Raul Garcia State Voter Guide
Related reading:
Raul Garcia drops WA governor bid after Dave Reichert announces run (Cascade PBS)
Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race (Cascade PBS)
Raul Garcia
An emergency room doctor for over 25 years, Garcia, a Republican, says his experience as a Cuban immigrant who fought to achieve the American Dream gave him an appreciation for public service and a fresh perspective to revitalize Washington. Garcia unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2020, when he lost in the primary. He initially planned to run for governor again this year until Dave Reichert announced his candidacy. In addition to working as an emergency medicine doctor, Garcia has owned a medical practice and served as the founding dean of two medical schools and the medical director of two hospitals. In 2020, he founded Partnership for Our Food Security, a coalition to promote COVID-19 education and protection, particularly among the Latino community. Garcia describes himself as a moderate conservative, and says he sees past party politics and takes a “common sense” approach to policy issues. If elected, Garcia says he will address the fentanyl crisis, rising inflation, and funding women’s health care.
Raul Garcia FEC link
Raul Garcia campaign website
Raul Garcia State Voter Guide
Related reading:
Raul Garcia drops WA governor bid after Dave Reichert announces run (Cascade PBS)
Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race (Cascade PBS)