Alec Matias
Alec Matias was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 26-Position 1 of the Washington House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Matias' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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EDUCATION: The quality of our children’s education is non-negotiable!
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We are in a full-blown affordable housing crisis!
FAIR TAXES: No more massive tax breaks to companies that send Washington jobs out of the state!
LGBTQ RIGHTS: Our campaign proudly stands with our brothers and sisters in the transgender community!
CLIMATE CHANGE: The debate is over: climate change is real and we must act now to preserve our natural resources!
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—Alec Matias, [2] |
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 Jesse L. Young defeated Larry Seaquist in the Washington House of Representatives, District 26-Position 1 general election.[3]
Washington House of Representatives, District 26-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
56.87% | 39,857 | |
Independent Democrat | Larry Seaquist | 43.13% | 30,224 | |
Total Votes | 70,081 | |||
Source: Washington Secretary of State |
Incumbent Jesse L. Young and Larry Seaquist defeated Alec Matias and Bill Scheidler in the Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1 top two primary.[4][5]
Washington House of Representatives, District 26-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
39.49% | 12,291 | |
Independent Democrat | ![]() |
36.23% | 11,275 | |
Democratic | Alec Matias | 13.39% | 4,168 | |
Republican | Bill Scheidler | 10.89% | 3,389 | |
Total Votes | 31,123 | |||
Source: Washington Secretary of State |
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 26-Position 1
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Washington State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Alec Matias, "Issues," accessed July 11, 2016
- ↑ 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