Dean Takko
Dean Takko (Democratic Party) was a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 19. He assumed office on October 22, 2015. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Takko (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 19. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
He was first appointed to the chamber on October 22, 2015, to replace Brian Hatfield (D), who resigned to become Gov. Jay Inslee's (D) sector lead for rural economic development.[1]
Takko served in the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 19-Position 1 from 2005 to October 22, 2015. Takko previously served as the State House Assistant Minority Whip.
Biography
Takko earned his A.A. from Lower Columbia College in 1970. He went on to receive his B.S. in Environmental Planning from Western Washington University in 1972.
Takko is an accredited Real Estate Appraiser. He was previously an Assessor for the Cowlitz County Assessor's Office. Takko was a member of the Cathlamet City Council from 1974 to 1975.[2]
Elections
2020
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 19
Jeff Wilson defeated incumbent Dean Takko in the general election for Washington State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Wilson (R)  | 55.2 | 40,560 |
 | Dean Takko (D) | 44.6 | 32,773 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 82 | ||
| Total votes: 73,415 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 19
Incumbent Dean Takko and Jeff Wilson defeated Wes Cormier in the primary for Washington State Senate District 19 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dean Takko (D) | 44.4 | 20,948 |
| ✔ | | Jeff Wilson (R) | 37.0 | 17,454 |
 | Wes Cormier (R) | 18.5 | 8,754 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 53 | ||
| Total votes: 47,209 | |||
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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 Dean Takko defeated Sue Kuehl Pederson in the Washington State Senate District 19 general election.[3]
| Washington State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Dean Takko Incumbent |
55.17% | 30,850 | |
| Independent Republican | Sue Kuehl Pederson | 44.83% | 25,064 | |
| Total Votes | 55,914 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Dean Takko and Sue Kuehl Pederson were unopposed in the Washington State Senate District 19 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington State Senate, District 19 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Dean Takko Incumbent | |
| Independent Republican | Sue Kuehl Pederson | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
2014
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2014. A blanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. Incumbent Dean Takko (D) and David Steenson (L) were unopposed in the primary. Takko defeated Steenson in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dean Takko Incumbent |
66.9% | 26,006 | |
| Libertarian | David Steenson | 33.1% | 12,838 | |
| Total Votes | 38,844 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |
Brian Blake Incumbent |
59.5% | 15,697 | |
| Republican | Hugh Fleet |
31% | 8,169 | |
| Independent | James "Jimi" O'Hagan | 9.5% | 2,502 | |
| Total Votes | 26,368 | |||
2012
Takko won election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 19-Position 1. Takko was unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Dixie Kolditz (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dean Takko Incumbent |
61.6% | 33,981 | |
| Republican | Dixie Kolditz | 38.4% | 21,212 | |
| Total Votes | 55,193 | |||
2010
Dean Takko was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 19-Position 1. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary. He defeated Republican Kurt Swanson in the November 2, 2010, general election.
| Washington House of Representatives, District 19-Position 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dean Takko (D)
|
26,504 | |||
| Kurt Swanson (R) | 18,118 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 19-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kurt Swanson (R)
|
12,349 | 43.39% | ||
| Dean Takko (D)
|
16,110 | 66.61% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Dean Takko won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 19-Position 1 receiving 100.00% of the vote (39,935 votes).
| Washington House of Representatives, District 19-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dean Takko (D)
|
39,935 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Committee assignments
2019-2020
Takko was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Local Government Committee
- State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Water, Trade, and Economic Development |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Takko served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • General Government and Information Technology |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Takko served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Public Safety |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Takko served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Environment |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Takko served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • General Government Appropriations, Vice chair |
| • Technology, Energy and Communications |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
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- Washington Community Action Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on 25 bills identified by WCAN to have "the most direct impact on racial equity."
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
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Personal
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Takko and his wife, Debra, have one child.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Profile from Open States
- Profile by Vote-USA
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Chinook Observer, "Takko moves up to Senate, Rossetti replaces him in house," accessed October 26, 2015
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2014 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 5, 2014, Official Primary Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Official general election results, 2014," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State House of Representatives," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brian Hatfield (D) |
Washington State Senate District 19 October 22, 2015-2021 |
Succeeded by Jeff Wilson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 19-Position 1 2005–2015 |
Succeeded by JD Rossetti (D) |
