Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - Washington 9th Congressional District until January 3, 2025.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Washington 9th Congressional District in 2024 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedI believe the justice system must balance the need to protect the innocent and ensure that only the guilty are held responsible, but that we must also move from a retributive justice system to a rehabilitative one that reintegrates those who have served their time back into our community. Learn more
I am committed to crafting defense policies that safeguards our nation in a forward-thinking, effective manner. Learn more
I am a strong supporter of measures to boost the Puget Sound economy by providing workers and their families with fair access to opportunity. Learn more
We need an innovative approach to public education, one that focuses less on the process and more on the results. We must ensure American children are prepared for the increasingly competitive global economy and the challenges of the 21st century. I support freeing local schools from the unnecessary red tape and regulation that often accompanies federal funding. Learn more
We must also encourage the continued development of green technologies. Not only does green technology offer significant benefits to the environment, but provides for an economy of the future. I will continue to actively encourage the creation of jobs in renewable energy fields. Learn more
I will continue to work as an environmental advocate in the House, and to support policies that advance a progressive environmental agenda. Learn more
I am a strong proponent of campaign finance reform. Learn more
We must ensure that background checks are universal, in that they cover all forms of sales, and are fully completed before selling a weapon to an individual. Additionally, I support gun buy-back programs which have been successful in some cities in the United States and banning bump-stocks. Learn more
We must make it a goal that every American has access to affordable, quality healthcare coverage. Through the establishment of Medicare for All, a universal system, Americans will have access to affordable and quality healthcare. Currently the uninsured must often forego preventative care and frequently seek medical attention through costly emergency services, thus increasing premiums for all. Learn more
We must spend more on programs like Section 8 housing and other federal government programs and subsidies. These programs provide critical services in assisting people who are struggling financially. Learn more
We must also help homeless individuals through ensuring that government programs to assist them are accessible and robust, including increased outreach to the homeless, rental assistance, and emergency relief grants. Many shelters and non-profit programs have already reached their capacity, and it is the government’s duty to remedy the problem. Learn more
As a region, the Pacific Northwest has been successful in fostering public-private partnerships. We must continue this tradition to provide access to funding for additional affordable housing units. Learn more
We must put in place comprehensive housing policy that protects affordable housing options. Learn more
I stand with DACA recipients and strongly believe that we must honor our country’s commitment to them. I will always stand against policies rooted in racism and nativism. Learn more
I have and will continue to consistently support measures to strengthen Social Security itself and the benefits it provides to its beneficiaries. Beneficiaries ultimately need increased benefits and more accurate cost of living adjustments. Learn more
Individuals must also have access to a living 15/hr minimum wage, which would provide more people with the opportunity to work towards saving for a home or paying their rent. Learn more
I am an advocate for the protection of unions. Learn more
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