43rd Legislative District
"*" = incumbent
State House Position 1 | State House Position 2 |
State House Position 1
Name: Ed Murray *
Office sought: state House, position 1
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
Friends of Ed Murray
1202 E. Pike No. 799
Seattle, WA 98122
Campaign phone: 206-325-1355
Fax number: 206-325-4224
E-mail: edmurraycampaign@eor.com
Birthdate: 5-2-55
Occupation: state legislator
Education: B.A., sociology, University of Portland; St. Thomas Roman Catholic Seminary, Seattle
Political history: appointed to State House of Representatives, 1995; candidate, State Senate, 1995
Family: partner: Michael Shiosaki
Endorsements:
National Abortion/Reproductive Rights Action League, Washington State Labor Council, Washington Service Employees Council, Washington State Council of Police Officers
Why are you running for this office?
I want to work to get beyond partisan bickering, to reject ideological extremism, and to restore public confidence in our government. I hope to build on the limited successes we achieved in the Legislature last session.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. health care
2. education
3. passage of the Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights Bill
State House Position 2
Name: Frank Chopp *
Office sought: state House, position 2
Party: Democrat
Campaign address:
4209 Sunnyside Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
Campaign phone: 206-860-5802
Fax number: 206-860-5802 (call first)
World Wide Web URL: http://www.wileyco.com/chopp/
Birthdate: 5-13-53
Occupation: executive director, Fremont Public Association
Education: BA, University of Washington
Political history: State Representative, 1995-present
Family: spouse: Nancy Long; children: Nate, 19; Ellie, 7
Endorsements:
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO; Children's Campaign Fund, National Abortion/Reproductive Rights Action League, Washington State Council of Police Officers
Why are you running for this office?
I care deeply about the issues facing the people of Washington state. I have served my community for many years and believe I can improve the quality of life for the most people by continuing my work as a legislator.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. supporting working families
2. education
3. promoting clean air and water
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