Jennifer Ferguson

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Jennifer Ferguson

Independent

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Last election

August 7, 2018

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Jennifer Ferguson (independent) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Washington. She lost in the primary on August 7, 2018.

Ferguson was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 10th Congressional District of Washington. Ferguson was defeated in the top-two primary on August 2, 2016.

Ferguson was a 2014 independent candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 10th Congressional District of Washington. She was defeated by incumbent Denny Heck (D) and former state Representative Joyce McDonald (R), who were the top two vote-getters in the top-two primary.

She was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 10th Congressional District of Washington.

Biography

Ferguson founded a nonprofit counseling center and has started two small businesses.

Elections

2018

See also: United States Senate election in Washington, 2018

General election

Incumbent Maria Cantwell defeated Susan Hutchison in the general election for U.S. Senate Washington on November 6, 2018.

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Washington

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maria Cantwell (D)	58.4	1,803,364
		Susan Hutchison (R)	41.6	1,282,804

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,086,168
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Top-two primary

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. Senate Washington on August 7, 2018.

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. Senate Washington

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maria Cantwell (D)	54.7	929,961
✔		Susan Hutchison (R)	24.3	413,317
		Keith Swank (R)	2.3	39,818
		Joseph Gibson (R)	2.3	38,676
		Clint Tannehill (D)	2.1	35,770
	Submit photo	David R. Bryant (R)	2.0	33,962
		Arthur Coday Jr. (R)	1.8	30,654
		Jennifer Ferguson (Independent)	1.5	25,224
	Submit photo	Tim Owen (R)	1.4	23,167
		Matt Hawkins (R)	0.8	13,324
		Don Rivers (D)	0.7	12,634
		Mike Luke (L)	0.7	12,302
	Submit photo	Glen Stockwell (R)	0.7	11,611
		Thor Amundson (Independent)	0.6	9,393
		Mohammad Said (D)	0.5	8,649
		Matthew Heines (R)	0.5	7,737
		Steve Hoffman (Freedom Socialist Party)	0.4	7,390
		GoodSpaceGuy (R)	0.4	7,057
		John Orlinski (R)	0.4	6,905
	Submit photo	David Lee Strider (Independent)	0.4	6,821
		Roque De La Fuente (R)	0.3	5,724
		James Robert Deal (G)	0.2	3,849
	Submit photo	Sam Wright (The Human Rights Party)	0.2	3,761
		Brad Chase (FDFR Party)	0.2	2,655
	Submit photo	George Kalberer (D)	0.1	2,448
		Charlie Jackson (Independent)	0.1	2,411
	Submit photo	RC Smith (R)	0.1	2,238
		Jon Butler (Independent)	0.1	2,016
		Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party)	0.1	1,366

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Clay Johnson (Independent)

2016

See also: Washington's 10th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Denny Heck (D) defeated Jim Postma (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Heck and Postma defeated Jennifer Ferguson (D) and Richard Boyce (I) in the top-two primary on August 2, 2016.

U.S. House, Washington District 10 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Denny Heck Incumbent	58.7%	170,460
	Republican	Jim Postma	41.3%	120,104
Total Votes				290,564
Source: Washington Secretary of State

U.S. House, Washington District 10 Primary, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Denny Heck Incumbent	46.5%	58,865
	Republican	Jim Postma	36.7%	46,473
	Democratic	Jennifer Ferguson	13.2%	16,750
	Independent	Richard Boyce	3.5%	4,411
Total Votes				126,499
Source: Washington Secretary of State

2014

See also: Washington's 10th Congressional District elections, 2014

Ferguson ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Washington's 10th District. She was defeated by incumbent Denny Heck (D) and former state Representative Joyce McDonald (R), who were the top two vote-getters in the top-two primary.

U.S. House, Washington District 10, Blanket Primary, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Denny Heck Incumbent	51.4%	39,866
	Republican	Joyce McDonald	41.4%	32,119
	Independent	Jennifer Ferguson	4.8%	3,730
	Human Rights Party	Sam Wright	2.3%	1,781
Total Votes				77,496
Source: Results via Associated Press

2012

See also: Washington's 10th Congressional District elections, 2012

Ferguson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Washington's 10th District. She sought the nomination as a Democrat and faced Denny Heck (D), Richard Muri (R), Stan Flemming (R), Steve Hannon (I) and Sue Gunn (I) in the August 7, 2012, primary. The top two vote-getters, regardless of party, were on the general election ballot. She was defeated in the August 7, 2012, primary.

The 10th District was added in 2012 as a result of the 2010 Census findings. The new district was seen as favorable to Democrats.

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Ferguson's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“	Operational Risk Management: I believe the American economy is stronger when small businesses can grow and all Americans feel safe. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, every effort should be taken to make sure small business are protected by means and sustainability. Congress to set a Standard to Enforce Good Policing Practices and Criminal Justice Reform: The Department of Justice warns against and opposes volatile allegations of unwarranted police use of deadly force against citizens. However, Congress must begin to set a higher standard to ensure good policing practices are the principals and values protected under the Constitution. It's apparent the current practices are not working. Additionally, Criminal Justice Reform needs to happen now. I will work to ensure Criminal Justice Reform is a top priority. Workforce Development: I believe education and preparation is what our country needs to employ people today and a global economy tomorrow. With the economic downturn, sequestration and government shutdown, many families in Washington State and the United States have found themselves struggling with foreclosures, layoffs, and the loss of their life savings. This has moved many families from a comfortable middle class or working class to close to poverty, or impoverished. A decrease in family income and cutting unemployment compensation has caused an increase in the amount of individuals and families in homeless shelters and on the streets. We can do better by raising minimum wage now. Fiduciary Duty: I believe wages that allow people to pay for food, clothing, shelter, medical and dental, without subsidies, is not a privilege but a right. When one accepts the responsibility, or takes a oath of their sworn duty to protect the people; one must also be held accountable.	”
—Jennifer Ferguson's campaign website, http://www.votejennifergigiferguson.com/platform

2012

Ferguson outlined her platform on her website:

• "I believe our brave men and women need to know we stand behind them and with them.
• I believe our soldiers should be able to get the help they need without being concerned about their careers.
• I believe military families need empowerment in assisting their loved ones returning home from combat.
• I believe that affordable housing is not a dream, but a reachable reality.
• I believe seniors should not have to choose between food and medication.
• I believe everyone deserves a right to affordable medical care.
• I believe education is a vital key in assuring America’s future.
• I believe all children should be given the tools to compete on a global scale.
• I believe college graduates should find work and not the unemployment line.
• I believe small business plays an important part in our economic recovery and expansion, and we need to make sure it stays that way.
• I believe small businesses need the necessary tools to learn, adapt, and grow.
• I believe skyrocketing gas prices are a deterrent to our economic recovery.
• I believe renewable energy sources will remove us from foreign oil.
• I believe Middle class America needs more tax breaks."

Personal

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Ferguson is married with three sons.

See also

• United States Senate election in Washington, 2018
• United States House of Representatives
• Washington's 10th Congressional District election, 2016
• Washington's 10th Congressional District elections, 2014
• Washington's 10th Congressional District elections, 2012
• Washington's 10th Congressional District

External links

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Footnotes

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Washington's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Maria Cantwell (D)

Patty Murray (D)

Representatives

District 1

Suzan DelBene (D)

District 2

Rick Larsen (D)

District 3

Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D)

District 4

Dan Newhouse (R)

District 5

Michael Baumgartner (R)

District 6

Emily Randall (D)

District 7

Pramila Jayapal (D)

District 8

Kim Schrier (D)

District 9

D. Adam Smith (D)

District 10

Marilyn Strickland (D)

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Republican Party (2)