Don Rivers
Don Rivers ran for election for King County Executive in Washington. He lost in the primary on August 5, 2025.
Biography
Don Rivers was born in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Green Rivers Community College and the University Of Michigan. His career experience includes working as a businessman.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Municipal elections in King County, Washington (2025)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for King County Executive
Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay are running in the general election for King County Executive on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Claudia Balducci (Nonpartisan) | |
![]() | Girmay Zahilay (Nonpartisan) |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for King County Executive
The following candidates ran in the primary for King County Executive on August 5, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Girmay Zahilay (Nonpartisan) | 44.0 | 202,007 |
✔ | ![]() | Claudia Balducci (Nonpartisan) | 29.8 | 136,479 |
![]() | Derek Chartrand (Nonpartisan) | 11.5 | 52,626 | |
John Wilson (Nonpartisan) | 8.1 | 37,109 | ||
Rebecca Williamson (Nonpartisan) | 2.1 | 9,459 | ||
![]() | Amiya Ingram (Nonpartisan) | 1.8 | 8,353 | |
![]() | Bill Hirt (Nonpartisan) | 1.6 | 7,209 | |
![]() | Don Rivers (Nonpartisan) | 0.9 | 4,205 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 1,224 |
Total votes: 458,671 | ||||
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2024
See also: Washington gubernatorial election, 2024
General election
General election for Governor of Washington
Bob Ferguson defeated Dave Reichert in the general election for Governor of Washington on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bob Ferguson (D) | 55.5 | 2,143,368 |
![]() | Dave Reichert (R) ![]() | 44.3 | 1,709,818 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 8,202 |
Total votes: 3,861,388 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Governor of Washington
The following candidates ran in the primary for Governor of Washington on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bob Ferguson (D) | 44.9 | 884,268 |
✔ | ![]() | Dave Reichert (R) ![]() | 27.5 | 541,533 |
Semi Bird (R) ![]() | 10.8 | 212,692 | ||
![]() | Mark Mullet (D) ![]() | 6.0 | 119,048 | |
Leon Lawson (Trump Republican Party) ![]() | 1.8 | 35,971 | ||
Jim Daniel (R) | 1.5 | 29,907 | ||
Cassondra Hanson (D) | 1.2 | 24,512 | ||
![]() | EL'ona Kearney (D) ![]() | 1.2 | 24,374 | |
![]() | Jennifer Hoover (R) ![]() | 0.8 | 15,692 | |
![]() | Andre Stackhouse (G) ![]() | 0.6 | 11,962 | |
![]() | Don Rivers (D) ![]() | 0.5 | 9,453 | |
Martin Wheeler (R) | 0.4 | 7,676 | ||
![]() | Chaytan Inman (D) ![]() | 0.3 | 6,427 | |
![]() | Ricky Anthony (D) ![]() | 0.3 | 6,226 | |
Jeff Curry (Independent Party) | 0.3 | 6,068 | ||
![]() | Fred Grant (D) ![]() | 0.3 | 5,503 | |
![]() | Brian Bogen (No party preference) ![]() | 0.2 | 4,530 | |
![]() | A.L. Brown (R) | 0.2 | 4,232 | |
![]() | Michael DePaula (L) ![]() | 0.2 | 3,957 | |
![]() | Rosetta Marshall-Williams (Independence Party) ![]() | 0.2 | 2,960 | |
![]() | Jim Clark (No party preference) ![]() | 0.1 | 2,355 | |
Edward Cale (D) ![]() | 0.1 | 1,975 | ||
![]() | Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party) | 0.1 | 1,721 | |
![]() | Bill Hirt (R) | 0.1 | 1,720 | |
Frank Dare (Independent Party) | 0.1 | 1,115 | ||
![]() | Alan Makayev (Nonsense Busters Party) ![]() | 0.1 | 1,106 | |
![]() | William Combs (Independent Party) ![]() | 0.1 | 1,042 | |
Brad Mjelde (No party preference) | 0.1 | 991 | ||
![]() | Ambra Mason (Constitution Party) (Write-in) ![]() | 0.0 | 0 | |
Bobbie Samons (No party preference) (Write-in) ![]() | 0.0 | 0 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1,347 |
Total votes: 1,970,363 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Geoff Nelson (Constitution Party)
- Tony Tasmaly (R)
- Robert Arthur Ferguson (D)
- Kriss Schuler (R)
- Eric Nelson (No party preference)
- Robert Benjamin Ferguson (D)
- Reggie Grant (D)
- Laurel Khan (R)
- Daniel Miller (R)
- Hilary Franz (D)
- Raul Garcia (R)
- Tim Ford (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rivers in this election.
2021
See also: Mayoral election in Seattle, Washington (2021)
General election
General election for Mayor of Seattle
Bruce Harrell defeated M. Lorena Gonzalez in the general election for Mayor of Seattle on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Bruce Harrell (Nonpartisan) | 58.6 | 155,294 | |
![]() | M. Lorena Gonzalez (Nonpartisan) | 41.2 | 109,132 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 777 |
Total votes: 265,203 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Seattle
The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Seattle on August 3, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Bruce Harrell (Nonpartisan) | 34.0 | 69,612 | |
✔ | ![]() | M. Lorena Gonzalez (Nonpartisan) | 32.1 | 65,750 |
![]() | Colleen Echohawk (Nonpartisan) | 10.3 | 21,042 | |
![]() | Jessyn Farrell (Nonpartisan) | 7.3 | 14,931 | |
Arthur Langlie (Nonpartisan) | 5.6 | 11,372 | ||
![]() | Casey Sixkiller (Nonpartisan) | 3.4 | 6,918 | |
![]() | Andrew Grant Houston (Nonpartisan) | 2.7 | 5,485 | |
James Donaldson (Nonpartisan) | 1.6 | 3,219 | ||
Lance Randall (Nonpartisan) | 1.4 | 2,804 | ||
![]() | Clinton Bliss (Nonpartisan) ![]() | 0.8 | 1,618 | |
Omari Tahir-Garrett (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 391 | ||
Bobby Tucker (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 377 | ||
![]() | Henry Dennison (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 347 | |
![]() | Stan Lippmann (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 323 | |
![]() | Don Rivers (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 189 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 386 |
Total votes: 204,764 | ||||
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2020
See also: Washington gubernatorial election, 2020
General election
General election for Governor of Washington
Incumbent Jay Inslee defeated Loren Culp in the general election for Governor of Washington on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jay Inslee (D) | 56.6 | 2,294,243 |
![]() | Loren Culp (R) | 43.1 | 1,749,066 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 13,145 |
Total votes: 4,056,454 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Governor of Washington
The following candidates ran in the primary for Governor of Washington on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jay Inslee (D) | 50.1 | 1,247,916 |
✔ | ![]() | Loren Culp (R) | 17.4 | 433,238 |
![]() | Joshua Freed (R) ![]() | 8.9 | 222,553 | |
![]() | Tim Eyman (R) | 6.4 | 159,495 | |
![]() | Raul Garcia (R) | 5.4 | 135,045 | |
![]() | Phil Fortunato (R) | 4.0 | 99,265 | |
![]() | Don Rivers (D) ![]() | 1.0 | 25,601 | |
Leon Lawson (Trump Republican Party) ![]() | 0.9 | 23,073 | ||
![]() | Liz Hallock (G) ![]() | 0.9 | 21,537 | |
![]() | Cairo D'Almeida (D) ![]() | 0.6 | 14,657 | |
![]() | Anton Sakharov (Trump Republican Party) | 0.6 | 13,935 | |
![]() | Nate Herzog (Pre-2016 Republican Party) ![]() | 0.5 | 11,303 | |
Gene Hart (D) | 0.4 | 10,605 | ||
Omari Tahir-Garrett (D) | 0.4 | 8,751 | ||
Ryan Ryals (Unaffiliated) ![]() | 0.3 | 6,264 | ||
![]() | Henry Dennison (Socialist Workers Party) | 0.2 | 5,970 | |
![]() | GoodSpaceGuy (Trump Republican Party) | 0.2 | 5,646 | |
![]() | Richard Carpenter (R) ![]() | 0.2 | 4,962 | |
Elaina Gonzalez (Independent) | 0.2 | 4,772 | ||
Matthew Murray (R) | 0.2 | 4,489 | ||
![]() | Thor Amundson (Independent) | 0.1 | 3,638 | |
![]() | Bill Hirt (R) | 0.1 | 2,854 | |
Martin Wheeler (R) | 0.1 | 2,686 | ||
Ian Gonzales (R) | 0.1 | 2,537 | ||
![]() | Joshua Wolf (New Liberty Party) ![]() | 0.1 | 2,315 | |
![]() | Cregan Newhouse (Unaffiliated) ![]() | 0.1 | 2,291 | |
Brian Weed (Unaffiliated) | 0.1 | 2,178 | ||
![]() | Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party) | 0.1 | 1,721 | |
Tylor Grow (R) | 0.1 | 1,509 | ||
![]() | Dylan Nails (Independent) ![]() | 0.1 | 1,470 | |
Craig Campbell (Unaffiliated) | 0.0 | 1,178 | ||
William Miller (American Patriot Party) | 0.0 | 1,148 | ||
Cameron Vessey (Unaffiliated) | 0.0 | 718 | ||
Winston Wilkes (Propertarianist Party) | 0.0 | 702 | ||
![]() | David Blomstrom (Fifth Republic Party) | 0.0 | 519 | |
David Voltz (Cascadia Labour Party) | 0.0 | 480 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1,938 |
Total votes: 2,488,959 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mathew Mackenzie (R)
- Phillip Bailey (D)
- Asa Palagi (Independent)
- Lisa Thomas (Unaffiliated)
- Matthew Heines (Unaffiliated)
2018
General election
Incumbent Maria Cantwell defeated Susan Hutchison in the general election for U.S. Senate Washington on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Washington
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Maria Cantwell (D) | 58.4 | 1,803,364 |
![]() | Susan Hutchison (R) | 41.6 | 1,282,804 |
Total votes: 3,086,168 | ||||
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Top-two primary
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. Senate Washington on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. Senate Washington
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Maria Cantwell (D) | 54.7 | 929,961 |
✔ | ![]() | Susan Hutchison (R) | 24.3 | 413,317 |
![]() | Keith Swank (R) ![]() | 2.3 | 39,818 | |
![]() | Joseph Gibson (R) | 2.3 | 38,676 | |
![]() | Clint Tannehill (D) | 2.1 | 35,770 | |
David R. Bryant (R) | 2.0 | 33,962 | ||
![]() | Arthur Coday Jr. (R) | 1.8 | 30,654 | |
![]() | Jennifer Ferguson (Independent) | 1.5 | 25,224 | |
Tim Owen (R) | 1.4 | 23,167 | ||
![]() | Matt Hawkins (R) ![]() | 0.8 | 13,324 | |
![]() | Don Rivers (D) ![]() | 0.7 | 12,634 | |
![]() | Mike Luke (L) | 0.7 | 12,302 | |
Glen Stockwell (R) | 0.7 | 11,611 | ||
![]() | Thor Amundson (Independent) | 0.6 | 9,393 | |
![]() | Mohammad Said (D) | 0.5 | 8,649 | |
![]() | Matthew Heines (R) | 0.5 | 7,737 | |
![]() | Steve Hoffman (Freedom Socialist Party) | 0.4 | 7,390 | |
![]() | GoodSpaceGuy (R) | 0.4 | 7,057 | |
![]() | John Orlinski (R) | 0.4 | 6,905 | |
David Lee Strider (Independent) ![]() | 0.4 | 6,821 | ||
![]() | Roque De La Fuente (R) | 0.3 | 5,724 | |
![]() | James Robert Deal (G) | 0.2 | 3,849 | |
Sam Wright (The Human Rights Party) | 0.2 | 3,761 | ||
![]() | Brad Chase (FDFR Party) | 0.2 | 2,655 | |
George Kalberer (D) | 0.1 | 2,448 | ||
![]() | Charlie Jackson (Independent) | 0.1 | 2,411 | |
RC Smith (R) | 0.1 | 2,238 | ||
![]() | Jon Butler (Independent) | 0.1 | 2,016 | |
![]() | Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party) | 0.1 | 1,366 |
Total votes: 1,700,840 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clay Johnson (Independent)
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Pramila Jayapal (D) defeated Brady Walkinshaw (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Jayapal and Walkinshaw defeated seven other candidates in the primary. Incumbent Jim McDermott (D) did not seek re-election in 2016, leaving the seat open.[2][3]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | ![]() |
56% | 212,010 | |
Democratic | Brady Walkinshaw | 44% | 166,744 | |
Total Votes | 378,754 | |||
Source: Washington Secretary of State |
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic |
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42.1% | 82,753 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
21.3% | 41,773 | |
Democratic | Joe McDermott | 19.1% | 37,495 | |
Republican | Craig Keller | 8.2% | 16,058 | |
Republican | Scott Sutherland | 4.6% | 9,008 | |
Democratic | Arun Jhaveri | 1.7% | 3,389 | |
Independent | Leslie Regier | 1.3% | 2,592 | |
Democratic | Donovan Rivers | 1.2% | 2,379 | |
Independent | Carl Cooper | 0.5% | 1,056 | |
Total Votes | 196,503 | |||
Source: Washington Secretary of State |
2014
Rivers ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Washington's 9th District.[4] He was defeated by incumbent Adam Smith (D) and Doug Basler (R), who were the top two vote-getters in the blanket primary.[5]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic |
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63.1% | 46,251 | |
Republican | ![]() |
28.2% | 20,674 | |
Democratic | Don Rivers | 5.7% | 4,190 | |
Citizens Party | Mark Greene | 2.9% | 2,136 | |
Total Votes | 73,251 | |||
Source: Results via Associated Press |
2012
Rivers ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Washington's 7th District. He was defeated in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012.[6][7]
Campaign themes
2025
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Other survey responses
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2024
Don Rivers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rivers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- We have a mental health crisis on all levels from our children to our seniors. Mental Health it’s just as important as physical health. We have to implement two tiered systems: Preventive and treatment services by the county councils' mental health providers, and generic services by the municipalities' social welfare system. The resulting division of roles and responsibilities creates a stronger bond of collaboration and coordination of activities on behalf of consumers. It can also have the unintended incentives to serve more difficult consumers.
- Public Safety is a top concern for Washington voters, as we seek communities where we can live and work for ourselves and our families without fear of the rising crime rates or inadequate housing. Policy makers should use and promote more effective strategies to enhance community engaged investing as well as government funding. Law enforcement agencies must be trained or retrained towards a more multicultural and individualized training rather than that of older days.
- Women's Rights - I wholeheartedly support a women’s right to be treated fairly and equally. No one has the right to choose for them.
Establishing a robust system to track and fully disclose political contributions and expenditures.
Strengthen whistleblower protections to encourage individuals within government to report corruption without fear of retaliation.
Enforce stricter penalties for public officials involved in corrupt practices.
Enhance Ethics and Conduct Standards.
Implement rigorous ethics training and codes of conduct for elected officials and public officials.
Strengthen conflict of interest laws and enforce them effectively.
Promote the establishment of an independent ethics commission to investigate allegations of corruption and misconduct.
Budget Development as your Governor plays a crucial role in developing the state's budget. I will propose a budget plan to the state legislature that outlines the government's spending priorities, revenue sources, and allocation of funds.
Crisis Management in times of emergencies or crises, as Governor taking charge of managing the situation. This includes coordinating with various state agencies, directing disaster response efforts, and ensuring public safety.
Appointing Officials I will be that Governor who appoints individuals to various state agencies, boards, and commissions. These appointments impact important policies, regulations, and decision-making processes within the state.
Legislative Engagement should be key to any Governor working closely with the state legislature. Advocating for their policy priorities, proposing legislation, negotiating and signing bills into law. Effective collaboration with lawmakers is essential for policy implementation.
Separation of powers we are watching dissolve on many levels of our government. The philosophy of separation of powers advocates for a balance of authority between different branches of government. Those who subscribe to this philosophy may argue that line-item vetoes enhance the executive's checking power on the legislative branch. By allowing executives to remove specific provisions, this power can prevent legislative overreach and ensure accountability especially in cases where the bill includes unrelated or pork-barrel appropriations.
Protecting the public is very important today and is on the ballot. It requires a commitment to upholding democratic principles, promoting the rule of law, and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all citizens. It also involves fostering a culture of civic engagement and participation, as well as holding those in power accountable for their actions. We have to gain the trust of the people and promoting transparency, inclusivity, and respect for diverse perspectives is crucial in protecting the republic and regaining the trust of the people.
As Governor it will be my true policy to encourage people to learn from one another. To grow and evolve in a nurturing and supportive environment. It's a place where the richness of human diversity is celebrated, and where the bonds of community are built on a foundation of love, compassion, and understanding.
Why are political speeches similar to a steer's horns?
Natural disasters: The governor should have the ability to declare a state of emergency and utilize emergency powers in response to events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, or wildfires. This allows for the quick mobilization of resources, coordination of emergency response efforts, and the implementation of necessary measures to protect lives and property.
Public health crises: In the case of a widespread outbreak of a contagious disease or a public health emergency, the governor should be able to exercise emergency powers to enforce quarantine measures, mandate vaccinations, allocate medical resources, and take other necessary steps to safeguard public health.
Terrorism or acts of violence: If there is a credible and immediate threat of terrorism, civil unrest, or other acts of violence, the governor should have the authority to activate emergency powers. This enables them to coordinate law enforcement efforts, deploy national guard or military forces if necessary, and enact measures to protect the public and maintain order.
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Note: Rivers submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on April 3, 2024.
2021
Don Rivers did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Don Rivers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rivers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|I have been an human rights activist for a long time. From Africa to Gaza Strip thru the channels of Jordan. Speaking on World Peace and importance of humanity and truly understanding of cultural differences. During this time of this Pandemic my fight for human rights and basic compassion for humanity a new face on it. 45 years I have travel the world speaking on Peace and developing more feasible solutions to everyday essentials. I have been advisor to many of Washington State Governors . Fighting for the underdog and demanding changes for social and criminal justice. I been honored to work with United States Senators and Congressmen working on Criminal Justice Reforms to revising SBA programs here in Washington State. At this very moment of all my efforts to make a sound change in people lives this pandemic have been the biggest call to duty I have faced as a humanitarian. I have been honored to work with protecting staff and prisoners to get mask and water and social distancing practices in Stafford Creek Prison. When a prisoner calls to give last will and testimony only to be in there for child support it does something to you. I worked with Police Chiefs and Republicans across the board without a elective seat breaking the seal of Practice Tribalism. Humanity is and always will be my reason for traveling across this world or even to the White House to fight for equality for all. "We The People" are the most important words of the Constitution to me.
I want Washingtonians to know first I work for them. Nobody owns me but the voters. My record shows I stand on my word and never waited for a elective seat to care about my home state.
I will be inheriting a pandemic. I will first make sure that we have a data collection in place. I will be also be opening a Governor office in Eastern Washington to connect our state. Opening State Banks
- I know how to get things done. I have been honored to worked with leaders from all over this world and here in United States.
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Don Rivers participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 25, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Don Rivers's responses follow below.[8]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
“ | Immigration and Health Care and Criminal Justice reform and Environment[9][10] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
“ | There are 3 major types of public policy. Regulator measures, distributive and redistributive policy. So that being said addressing the needs of America's citizens. "We The People" are the most important words of the United States Constitution. That will be my passion.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[10]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Don Rivers answered the following:
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ | I have no preset agenda I will not be going to D.C trying to payback favors or PACs no lobbyist or big companies have me in their pockets. I belong to the citizens of the United States and that's who I answer too.[10] | ” |
“ | It would be Popeye. My nephews call me that. They believed I can fix anything.[10] | ” |
“ | We Are The World[10] | ” |
“ | We have the power to really better lives for the citizens of the United States. Families will not have to pick and choose what family member to put on health care insurance and who can go without.[10] | ” |
“ | No, We have elective officials who have been in office for 4 Terms. In a do-nothing state of mind. They only come around for re-election time. We need people who don't forget that they are there as an elective official for voters and nonvoters.[10] | ” |
“ | Renegotiation of all trade policies and social injustice and environment. If we have a sick planet. No business will be able to continue.[10] | ” |
“ | Yes, One of the first thing I will be doing. I know how to work with office holders without an elective seat. I have worked with Republican such as Senator Lade Gordon and just went Arizona to Senator Mccain office. I know open dialog is important. I never waited for am an elective seat to care.[10] | ” |
“ | Well, I will be assigned to a committee. Environment, Foreign Policy.[10] | ” |
“ | Senator Patty Murray and Senator Cory Booker. They are honest and really love this country.[10] | ” |
2016
The following issues were listed on Rivers' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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Don Rivers believes:
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—Don Rivers' campaign website, https://donriversforcongress.com/the-issues/ |
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Personal
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Rivers has two children.[11]
See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 3, 2024
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Unofficial List of Candidates in Ballot Order," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Washington House Primaries Results," August 2, 2016
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed May 18, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press, "Election results"
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Don Rivers's responses," July 25, 2018
- ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Campaign website, "About"
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