Bruce L. Lachney
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Bruce Lachney was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 2 of the Washington State Senate.
Campaign themes
2012
Lachney's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]
- Creating Jobs
- Excerpt: "Too many of our neighbors are still out of work. The Legislature needs to do more to create jobs by:
- Ensuring East Pierce County receives new Capital Projects and work programs.
- Sunset and review tax exemptions to ensure they are creating jobs or improving the economy
- Ending the business tax on gross profits.
- Insisting on government reforms that make the best use of taxpayer money."
- Championing our Public Schools
- Excerpt: "As a former school board director, I know firsthand the challenges facing our public schools. Let’s continue to reform our K-12 system with:
- Increased accountability of our school’s Administration.
- A greater effort to retain and recruit quality teachers.
- A consistent focus on meeting the mandate set forth in our Constitution, to FULLY fund basic education.
- Increase graduation rates"
- Making Government Work
- Excerpt: "We need a new approach to state government. We teach our children the importance of civility, good manners, and the Golden Rule. Too often these lessons are ignored by elected officials that undermine good government to score cheap political points."
Elections
2012
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2012
Lachney ran in the 2012 election for Washington State Senate, District 2. Lachney advanced past the August 7 blanket primary election and was defeated by incumbent Randi Becker (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Randi Becker Incumbent |
56.8% | 31,946 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Lachney | 43.2% | 24,286 | |
| Total Votes | 56,232 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |
Randi Becker Incumbent |
40.6% | 9,517 | |
| Democratic | Bruce L. Lachney |
40.6% | 9,512 | |
| Republican | James E. Vaughn | 18.8% | 4,393 | |
| Total Votes | 23,422 | |||
Personal
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Lachney has a wife, Ann, and two children.[4]
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Bruce Lachney for State Senate, "Issues," January 24, 2012, accessed July 30, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 07, 2012 Primary Results - Legislative - All Results," accessed August 15, 2012
- ↑ Bruce Lachney for State Senate, "Bruce Lachney, College Trustee, Airline Captain and Eatonville Cranberry Farmer, Announces Campaign For 2nd District State Senator," January 24, 2012, accessed July 30, 2012
Current members of the Washington State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Jamie Pedersen
Minority Leader:John Braun
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Shelly Short (R)
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Nikki Torres (R)
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Perry Dozier (R)
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Paul Harris (R)
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John Braun (R)
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Chris Gildon (R)
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Claire Wilson (D)
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Phil Fortunato (R)
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Jesse Salomon (D)
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Emily Alvarado (D)
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Drew MacEwen (R)
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Rebecca Saldana (D)
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June Robinson (D)
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Keith Wagoner (R)
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Jamie Pedersen (D)
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