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Darcy Burner
Darcy Burner was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 5-Position 2 of the Washington House of Representatives.
Burner was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Washington.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Burner's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Energy I will work to help Washington State continue to be a leader in clean energy technologies. We can build products that will protect the air we breathe and the water we drink while creating good jobs right here. Schools and Education Education is the key to opportunity and prosperity, and the state legislature needs to do its job and fund our schools. Economy The most fundamental rule of the economy is this: when workers have more money, businesses have more customers. We need to build an economy in Washington State that includes everyone and grows from the middle class out.[2] |
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| —Darcy Burner[3] | ||
2012
According to her website, Burner's campaign platform included the following issues[4]:
- Prosecuting law-breakers who created or sold toxic assets
- Protecting the right to vote
- Ethics reforms
Activism
In June 2012, Burner spoke at a progressive conference, encouraging the creation of a smartphone app that would help shoppers avoid products made by corporations that support conservative politics.[5]
Elections
2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016. Incumbent Chad Magendanz (R) did not seek re-election.
Paul Graves defeated Darcy Burner in the Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 2 general election.[6]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Paul Graves |
53.75% | 39,330 | |
| Democratic | Darcy Burner | 46.25% | 33,838 | |
| Total Votes | 73,168 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Darcy Burner and Paul Graves defeated Matt Larson in the Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 2 top two primary.[7][8]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Darcy Burner |
36.82% | 11,014 | |
| Republican | Paul Graves |
46.28% | 13,843 | |
| Democratic | Matt Larson | 16.90% | 5,056 | |
| Total Votes | 29,913 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Burner ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Washington's 1st District. She sought the nomination as a Democrat and faced Suzan DelBene (D), Darshan Rauniyar (D), Laura Ruderman (D), Steve Hobbs (D), John Koster (R), and Larry Ishmael (I) in the August 7 primary.[9] She was defeated in the primary.[10]
A large field of Democrats competed for the party nod, while county councilman John Koster was unopposed on the Republican ticket. Early polling put Koster well ahead of Burner, the Democratic frontrunner. Burner, a progressive activist, capitalized on anti-wealthy sentiment to pull ahead of former Microsoft executive Suzan DelBene.[11] As of late July, however, an ad blitz from DelBene helped push her past Burner in the polls.[12]
At a July event, the candidates had an opportunity to name their highest priority. Burner raised concerns about Super PACs and voiced support of the Affordable Care Act. DelBene said she would focus on job creation. Darshan Rauniyar and Steve Hobbs promised to bring a new face to politics. Laura Ruderman stressed greater health care access. The only Republican in the race, Koster emphasized the need for smaller government.[13]
One month short term special election
Burner also ran in a special election to fill retiring representative Jay Inslee's seat for a one-month term before the 2012-2014 term begins. The special election took place on the same primary and general election dates as the full term.[14]
Burner joined full-term challengers Suzan DelBene (D), Laura Ruderman (D), Darshan Rauniyar (D), and John Koster (R), along with six candidates who ran just for the one-month term: J. Byron Holcomb (D), Brian Berry (D), Brian Sullivan (D), Ruth Morrison (D), Steven Gerdes (R), and Bob Champion (I).[15]
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Burner's endorsements included the following:[16]
- Democracy for America
- Washington Education Association
- Washington State Labor Council
- Washington State School Retirees' Association
- NARAL Pro-Choice Washington
- IUPAT District Council #5
- SEIU 775NW & 1199NW
- Washington Federation of State Employees
- United Automobile Workers
- Washington AWPPW Area Council
Recent news
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 5
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Washington State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Roll Call, "Darcy Burner Launches Third Bid for Congress in Washington," accessed January 14, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Darcy Burner, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ Darcy Burner campaign website, "On the Issues," accessed August 2, 2012
- ↑ Daily Caller, "Dem. candidate suggests targeting Koch ‘economic power’ with smartphone app," June 12, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Top 2 Primary: FAQ," accessed May 17, 2012
- ↑ AP Primary Results
- ↑ Seattle Times, "The race is on to fill new 1st Congressional District," May 12, 2012
- ↑ Seattle Times, "Voters face crowded ballots for 1st District," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Seattle Times, "Congressional District 1 candidates stake their ground, as poll shows movement," July 28, 2012
- ↑ Seattle Times, "Special election to replace Inslee for 1 month," April 2, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed May 18, 2012
- ↑ Darcy Burner, "Endorsements," accessed October 4, 2016
