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Brooke Valentine
Brooke Valentine was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 47-Position 1 of the Washington House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Valentine's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education From pre-k to college, I believe that high-quality, affordable educational opportunities should be available to all. Safe and effective schools begin with ensuring that kids can come into the classroom ready to learn and that teachers have ample time, support and resources available to meet the needs of every child. We must work to solve the teacher shortage crisis, provide professional development and support, and reduce class sizes. I have been active in the PTA for years and know firsthand all of the hard work that our teachers put in to their students. They often work long hours with deep dedication to support our children. It's time that we support them, as well. A Family Friendly Economy As your state representative, I will work to ensure that all families are able to earn a living wage and access to paid sick leave. No parent should have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries and taking care of their sick child. As a working mom, I know how important it is to be able to pick up a sick child from school or stay home when an illness strikes. Women deserve to be paid an equal wage for equal work. I will support and work to pass any legislation that provides transparency in the workplace and avenues to ensure that women earn the same as their male counterparts. Transportation We need to be able to navigate our cities and our region safely and reliably. A strong transportation system ensures that families are able to get to school, work, and the grocery store and many rely on transit to get around. As traffic continues to worsen, it's critical that our state and region look to new solutions and new options to move people from place to place. Providing transit options also is key to creating sustainable and green communities by lowering carbon emissions and reducing runoff into our waterways. Do you like this page?[1] |
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| —Brooke Valentine[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 Mark Hargrove defeated Brooke Valentine in the Washington House of Representatives, District 47-Position 1 general election.[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 47-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mark Hargrove Incumbent |
57.08% | 31,327 | |
| Democratic | Brooke Valentine | 42.92% | 23,556 | |
| Total Votes | 54,883 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Brooke Valentine and incumbent Mark Hargrove were unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 47-Position 1 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 47-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Brooke Valentine | |
| Republican | Mark Hargrove Incumbent | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Valentine's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins
- Covington City Councilwoman Margaret Harto
- Representative Pat Sullivan
- Kent Firefighters Local 1747
- National Women's Caucus of Washington
- Democrats for Education Reform
- 47th District Democrats
- Emily's List
- League of Education Voters
- King County Democrats
- King County Young Democrats
Recent news
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 47-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.
- ↑ Brooke Valentine, "Issues," accessed October 4, 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
- ↑ Brooke Valentine, "Endorsements," accessed October 4, 2016
