Congressional races

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District 8

Name: Jennifer Dunn *

Office sought: U.S. Representative, District 8

Party: Republican

Campaign phone: 865-9841

E-mail: dunn@wwwdirect.com

World Wide Web URL: http://wwwdirect.com/campaignhq/congress/dunn

Birthdate: 7-29-41

Occupation: U.S. Representative

Education: B.A., Stanford University

Political history: U.S. Representative, 1993-present; Washington State Republican Party Chairwoman, 1981-92

Family: sons: Bryant, Reagan

Why are you running for this office?
While we have made good progress toward smaller, less expensive government, there is still much more to do. We need to pass a balanced budget amendment, reduce the tax burden on working families, and work together to ensure a better future for the American people.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. reduce the tax burden on working families by reforming federal tax system
2. keep inheritance taxes from destroying family-owned farms, businesses
3. rein in the IRS and other overzealous federal agencies

Name: Dave Little

Office sought: U.S. Representative, District 8

Party: Democrat

Campaign phone: 401-1054

E-mail: dtinker@halcyon.com

World Wide Web URL: http://www.halcyon.com/dtinker/

Birthdate: 10-22-52

Occupation: physician

Education: D.O., College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa; B.S., University of California, Riverside

Political history: precinct committee officer, member King County Democrats Legislative Action Committee

Family: spouse: Lisa; son, Quentin; dogs: Gracie, Charlie, Lucy; cat: Cleocatra; bird: Alfie

Endorsements:
State Democratic chairman Paul Berent; 5th Legislative District Democrats

Why are you running for this office?
I want to prove that an honest person who represents the moderate but compassionate views of his district can be elected without contributions from special interest groups based in other parts of the country. The Eighth District needs a moderate leader concerned more with making the right choice than getting elected.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. education
2. affordable health care
3. economic security