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Darshan Rauniyar
| Darshan Rauniyar | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, Washington, District 1 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
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| Campaign website | ||
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Issues
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Rauniyar's campaign platform includes the following issues[2]:
- Constitutional amendment to reverse the Citizens United decision
- Nationwide high-speed internet
- Higher Pell Grant funding
Elections
2012
Rauniyar ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Washington's 1st District. He sought the nomination as a Democrat and faced Suzan DelBene (D), Darcy Burner (D), Laura Ruderman (D), Steve Hobbs (D), John Koster (R), and Larry Ishmael (I) in the August 7 primary. The top two vote-getters in the primary, regardless of party, will be on the general election ballot.[3] He was defeated in the August 7, 2012 primary.[4]
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. 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.[5]
As of late July, polling had Republican John Koster leading his challengers, who are five Democrats and an independent. The same data showed Democratic candidate Suzan DelBene overtaking Darcy Burner for the second slot, thanks largely to a recent TV ad blitz from DelBene.[6]
One month short term special election
Rauniyar is also running 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. Washington was redistricted in 2012; the short-term replacement will be elected by the pre-2012 district, and the representative for 2012-2014 will be elected by the newly redrawn district.[7]
Rauniyar joins full-term challengers Suzan DelBene (D), Laura Ruderman (D), Darcy Burner (D), and John Koster (R), along with six candidates running 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).[8] As in the full-term election, the top two vote-getters in the August 7 primary will go on the general election ballot.[3]
External links
References
- ↑ Seattlest "Another potential Inslee successor enters the fray," June 27, 2011
- ↑ Darshan Rauniyar campaign website "Issues tab," Accessed August 2, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Washington Secretary of State "Top 2 Primary: FAQ," Accessed May 17, 2012
- ↑ AP Primary Results
- ↑ Seattle Times "Congressional District 1 candidates stake their ground, as poll shows movement," July 28, 2012
- ↑ Seattle Times "Voters face crowded ballots for 1st District," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Seattle Times "Special election to replace Inslee for 1 month," April 2, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State "Candidate Filings," Accessed May 18, 2012
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