Danille Turissini
Danille Turissini was a 2016 Independent Republican candidate for District 24 of the Washington State Senate.
Campaign themes
2016
Turissini's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Business and Job Friendly I will support policies that help businesses create jobs, because government and politicians don’t create jobs, entrepreneurs do. Improve Our Local Schools We need to fulfill our funding obligations for public education, as well as support private schools and vocational training to prepare our kids for a broader range of careers in today’s global economy. Government Accountability I will make sure your state government is working for you by reducing wasteful spending, improving efficiency, and stops imposing unmerited laws on its citizens.[1] |
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| —Danille Turissini[2] | ||
Elections
2016
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Washington State Senate 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 James Hargrove (D) did not seek re-election.
Kevin Van De Wege defeated Danille Turissini in the Washington State Senate District 24 general election.[3]
| Washington State Senate, District 24 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kevin Van De Wege |
56.56% | 40,808 | |
| Independent Republican | Danille Turissini | 43.44% | 31,342 | |
| Total Votes | 72,150 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Kevin Van De Wege and Danille Turissini were unopposed in the Washington State Senate District 24 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington State Senate, District 24 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kevin Van De Wege | |
| Independent Republican | Danille Turissini | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Turissini's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Governor Mike Huckabee
- Former Attorney General Rob McKenna
- Former Representative Jim Buck
- State Senate Majority Coalition Caucus Leader Mark Schoesler, 9th LD
- State Senator Mike Padden, 4th LD
- State Senator Mark Miloscia, 30th LD, Candidate for WA State Auditor
- State Senator John Braun, 20th LD
- State Senator Ann Rivers, 18th LD
- State Senator Kirk Pearson, 39th LD
- State Senator Doug Ericksen, 42nd LD
Recent news
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See also
- Washington State Senate
- Washington State Senate District 24
- Washington State Senate 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.
- ↑ Danille for Senate, "Issues," accessed October 3, 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
- ↑ Danille for Senate, "Endorsements," accessed October 3, 2016
