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Becka Johnson Poppe
Becka Johnson Poppe ran for election to the King County Council to represent District 4 in Washington. Johnson Poppe lost in the primary on August 1, 2023.
Johnson Poppe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2023
See also: Municipal elections in King County, Washington (2023)
General election
General election for King County Council District 4
Jorge Barón defeated Sarah Reyneveld in the general election for King County Council District 4 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jorge Barón (Nonpartisan) | 60.0 | 44,598 | |
 | Sarah Reyneveld (Nonpartisan) | 39.6 | 29,450 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 311 | ||
| Total votes: 74,359 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for King County Council District 4
Jorge Barón and Sarah Reyneveld defeated Becka Johnson Poppe in the primary for King County Council District 4 on August 1, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jorge Barón (Nonpartisan) | 50.7 | 29,324 | |
| ✔ | | Sarah Reyneveld (Nonpartisan) | 28.7 | 16,606 |
 | Becka Johnson Poppe (Nonpartisan) | 19.6 | 11,340 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 617 | ||
| Total votes: 57,887 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Becka Johnson Poppe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson Poppe's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As Budget & Policy Manager for King County, I direct half the County’s $16 billion budget, including metro transit and parks. I’ve advanced environmental and racial justice imperatives to create a $20m Climate Equity program that funds green home energy conversions and new affordable housing. As the UW’s Director of Policy, Planning & State Operations, I implemented paid family and medical leave, and championed legislation that delivered affordable higher education to thousands of new students.
King County is bigger than 15 other states, we have the responsibility to lead on issues from homelessness to transit to climate change.
I will bring my experience getting things done at the County to ensure we protect our environment, advance equity, and grow our economy. Helping unhoused neighbors is an urgent priority, we must scale up supportive services that save lives and build healthy communities for everyone. We need safe, reliable public transportation, which is why I’ve proposed a Transportation Benefit District for the county. I will also increase investments in renewable energy and green development in public and private projects to ensure our region, and world, are livable for generations to come.
Together, we can make real progress for our families, neighbors, and communities in District 4 and I would be honored to earn your vote.- ENVIRONMENT: I am dedicated to protecting our environment and fighting climate change. I will champion clean energy initiatives, invest in sustainable infrastructure, and work towards a carbon-neutral future for our county.
- ECONOMY: I believe in fair wages, affordable housing, and access to quality healthcare and education for all. I will advocate for policies that address income inequality and support working families.
- EQUITY: I am committed to amplifying marginalized voices and centering equity in decision-making processes. I will strive to create inclusive policies that address systemic disparities and uplift underrepresented communities.
Further, what drives me to serve is knowing how easy it is for far too many people to go from 'making it work' to not making it work. For me, there was a moment where I was working three jobs, had a bank account with two digits, and got in a car accident. I had tons of support, so I was fine, but for far too many people, moments like that aren’t fine. As a Councilmember, I can’t stop every bad thing from happening, but I will work every day to ensure that when a bad thing happens, it doesn't upend someone’s life.
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See also
2023 Elections
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