Congressional races

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District 3

Name: Brian Baird

Office sought: U.S. Representative, District 3

Party: Democrat

Campaign phone: 360-956-9175

Birthdate: 3/7/56

Occupation: chairman, Department of Psychology, Pacific Lutheran University Education: Ph.D., clinical psychology, University of Wyoming, 1984 Political history: none Family: spouse: Mary; stepchildren: Paul, 20; Gina, 17; sharing home is Namik Kovac, 18, Bosnian student who lost a leg to a mortar shell at 14

Endorsements: Aerospace Machinists, National Education Association, National Organization for Women, International Association of Firefighters

Why are you running for this office?

We need to get government back on track. We need men and women committed to the belief that everyone, rich and poor, individuals and big corporations, must play by the same set of rules, share the same burdens and act responsibly toward one another.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?

1. defend family-wage jobs, benefits; hold corporations responsible to workers and communities
2. ensure the safety of our air, water and food
3. protect Medicare and Medicaid for our parents and grandparents

Name: Linda Smith

Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives,District 3

Party: Republican

Campaign phone: 360-604-2715

Birthdate: 7/16/50

Occupation: tax consultant

Education: technical colleges

Political history: U.S. Representative, 1995-present; state Senator, 1987-1994; state Representative, 1983-1987.

Family: spouse: Vern; children: Sheri, Robert

Endorsements: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The Seniors Coalition, National Taxpayers Union, National Tax Limitation Committee

Why are you running for this office?

To continue working on the priorities listed below.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?

1. campaign/ethics reform
2. balancing the budget
3. returning government to the American people