Cyndy Jacobsen

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Cyndy Jacobsen
Image of Cyndy Jacobsen

Candidate, Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2

Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2
Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

4

Predecessor

Compensation

Base salary

$61,997/year

Per diem

$202/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

August 4, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Western Washington University, 1982

Graduate

Central Washington University, 2010

Personal
Birthplace
Seattle, Wash.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Educator
Contact

Cyndy Jacobsen (Republican Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 25-Position 2. She assumed office on January 11, 2021. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Jacobsen (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 25-Position 2. She declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]

Biography

Cyndy Jacobsen earned a bachelor's degree from Western Washington University in 1982 and a master's degree from Central Washington University in 2010. Jacobsen's career experience includes working as an educator, accountant, and real estate entrepreneur.[1]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Jacobsen was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Jacobsen was assigned to the following committees:

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Elections

2026

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2

Incumbent Cyndy Jacobsen is running in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 on August 4, 2026.

Candidate
Image of Cyndy Jacobsen
Cyndy Jacobsen (R)

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2024

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2

Incumbent Cyndy Jacobsen defeated Shellie Willis in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndy Jacobsen
Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
 
55.7
 
40,199
Shellie Willis (D)
 
44.2
 
31,888
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
51

Total votes: 72,138
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2

Incumbent Cyndy Jacobsen and Shellie Willis advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndy Jacobsen
Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
 
57.0
 
19,658
Shellie Willis (D)
 
42.9
 
14,800
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
38

Total votes: 34,496
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2

Incumbent Cyndy Jacobsen defeated Cameron Severns in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndy Jacobsen
Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
 
57.7
 
32,380
Image of Cameron Severns
Cameron Severns (D)
 
42.2
 
23,666
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
85

Total votes: 56,131
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2

Incumbent Cyndy Jacobsen and Cameron Severns advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndy Jacobsen
Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
 
89.7
 
20,277
Image of Cameron Severns
Cameron Severns (D) (Write-in)
 
2.3
 
525
 Other/Write-in votes
 
8.0
 
1,811

Total votes: 22,613
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2020

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2

Cyndy Jacobsen defeated Brian Duthie in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndy Jacobsen
Cyndy Jacobsen (R) Candidate Connection
 
52.4
 
40,242
Brian Duthie (D)
 
47.4
 
36,406
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
121

Total votes: 76,769
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2

Cyndy Jacobsen and Brian Duthie advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndy Jacobsen
Cyndy Jacobsen (R) Candidate Connection
 
54.4
 
24,682
Brian Duthie (D)
 
45.4
 
20,569
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
95

Total votes: 45,346
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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As a Puyallup City Council Member, Cyndy fights for low taxes, balanced policy decisions, and investment in community health and safety. She stood up against a plan to impose a regional carbon tax that would raise gas prices 57 cents a gallon. She has championed the cause of local businesses who have been decimated by the COVID-19 response. She has advocated for Clark's Creek clean-up. She will continue to work tirelessly as our representative.

Cyndy roots are deep in the 25th. She has lived here for over three decades, raised seven children and now has grandchildren growing up close to home. Cyndy also teaches math at Pierce College. As we make hard decisions during this time of crisis in our state, we need wise leaders who are principled money managers and who will listen to the will of the voters. We must get people back to school and work, address equitable traffic funding and job growth south of Seattle, and provide solutions for homelessness that are compassionate while requiring accountability. Let's get to work.

"I am a teacher, a grandma, and a lifelong Washingtonian who wants a bright future for the next generation. I respectfully ask for your vote." -Cyndy.

  • Hold the line on taxes! Listen! The voters have repeatedly rejected an income tax and a carbon tax. The voters of the 25th voted 71% in favor of the $30 car tabs. They also voted in similar fashion on the advisory votes. The voters of the 25th do not want tax increases. We need to fund our priorities without raising taxes.
  • Get out of the way of the entrepreneurial spirit and promote economic development. We need to get out of the way of economic development in this state by removing as much bureaucracy as possible. Jobs close to home will get people out of traffic and home to their families.
  • Homelessness and the dual problems of mental health and addiction need compassionate but logical policy decisions. It is not compassionate to allow those who are mentally ill to sleep on the streets without getting them the treatement the need. Provide enough beds for treating addiction so that those who request help can get it.
I am passionate about jobs close to home. There is no reason why so many of us need to be leaving the 25th and commuting north to jobs in Seattle and the east side. There are some institutional problems arising out of the Growth Management Act that are exacerbating this imbalance. Our residents would like to get out of traffic and into jobs close to home.

I am passionate about holding the line on taxes because families who are struggling do not need the legislature to default to new taxes instead of budgeting carefully.

I am passionate about a variety of other issues, but the main themes are protecting families and businesses by getting government out of their way, making sure that actions that we take as lawmakers do not have unintended consequences that do more harm than good, and making sure our laws are fair to everyone - whatever their economic circumstances.
Lawmakers need a deep and abiding respect for the people they represent. They need to listen. They need to be cautious about the unintended consquences of the laws they consider. It also helps to have some life experience that involves running a business, making ends meet, and working in the private sector. My husband and I have had years of business and private sector experience and we raised seven kids on a tight budget.
I work hard, listen, and have a respect for the people that I represent. I show up and do my homework.
It is important that our representatives respect others, strive for excellence in their work, and represent their unique districts.
Every time I read a good book, it is my new favorite. Currently I am reading and love Nicholas Nickleby, by Charles Dickens. The main character never gives up and is wholly faithful to his family and to his duty. The good characters are so very good and the bad ones are very bad. But, in the end, I think the good will win out.
Like at the federal level, the senate has longer terms. This balances out the fads of the moment. The house members have terms every two years and so are more subject to the immediate concerns of the voters. I would hope that both legislative bodies would have strong bi-partisan cooperation and respect.
My top concern is budgeting. We need to make sure that we have a system in place so that emergencies like the COVID-19 response do not require that we cut essentials. We also need to cut bureaucracy so that we get out of the way of entrepreneurship and economic development. We need to allow the market to help us come up with solutions to get people out of traffic, potentially some tax incentives for businesses that allow telecommuting?
Since the governor is there to provide checks against the legislature and vice versa, I would say we need a resepctful, cautious relationship. When we get back in session, the legislature needs to pass checks on the Governor's current emergency powers. There is an imbalance that the COVID-19 response has brought to light.
Absolutely! If you have a relationship with someone, you are more likely to be able to talk with them about policy. This is particularly important for the minority party.
The process for redistricting needs to be fair and nonpartisan or at least bi-partisan.
I am passionate about a lot of things: budgeting, higher education, landlord tenant laws, schools, and much more. Wherever I serve, I will bring my balanced, free market, sensible approach.
I have been talking to voters by phone. We seem to have two classses of people in this pandemic. Some folks are just fine and are able to work from home or are retired. But some cannot get their unemployment and are hard hit. Some have literally lost their life savings and their businesses because of the shut down. I heard from one man who is a a small landlord. He owns a duplex and lives in one side. His tenant moved out but left behind a woman who was not even on the lease. The landlord cannot evict this "tenant" until August. He still has to make the mortgage payment and the tenant is completely disrespectful of the rules. Governor Inslee's eviction ban is generous to people on the backs of small landlords.

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Cyndy Jacobsen campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2Won general$79,786 $89,360
2022Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2Won general$104,863 $101,331
2020Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2Won general$209,679 N/A**
Grand total$394,328 $190,691
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Chris Gildon (R)
Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2
2021-Present
Succeeded by
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