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Jennifer Ferguson
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| Jennifer Ferguson | ||
| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, Washington, District 10 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Personal
Ferguson founded a non-profit counseling center and has started two small businesses.[1]
Issues
Ferguson outlines her platform on her website:[2]
- "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."
Elections
2012
Ferguson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Washington's 10th District. She sought the nomination as a Democrat and will face Denny Heck (D), Richard Muri (R), Stan Flemming (R), Steve Hannon (I), and Sue Gunn (I) in the August 7 primary.[3] The top two vote-getters, regardless of party, will go on the general election ballot.[4] She was defeated in the August 7, 2012 primary.[5]
The 10th district was added in 2012 as a result of the 2010 Census findings. The new district is seen as favorable to Democrats.[6]
Recent news
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- This week's bestsellers in Canada - Toronto Star
- Gloucester County College holds 44th commencement - List of graduates - Gloucester County Times - NJ.com
- Clinton district honors 13 retirees for 2012-13 school year - Clinton News
- Washington's Best Bathroom Designers, Tile Shops, and Other Experts - Washingtonian.com
- 522 to receive degrees Saturday at Xavier University commencement - NOLA.com
- ProfNet Roundup: 2013 Commencement Speakers - Sacramento Bee
- Democrats open wallets against Sanford in South Carolina House race - The Hill (blog)
- Entertainment Amy Poehler, Jennifer Anniston, - Kansas City Star
- ONLY YESTERDAY - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
- York County deed transfers for April 28 - York Daily Record
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Personal
Ferguson is married with three sons.[7]
External links
References
- ↑ Campaign website
- ↑ Campaign website "I believe"
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State "Candidate Filings," Accessed May 18, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State "Top 2 Primary: FAQ," Accessed May 17, 2012
- ↑ AP Primary Results
- ↑ Politico "Washington redistricting plan a small win for Democrats," December 28, 2011
- ↑ Campaign website
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