EL'ona Kearney
EL'ona Kearney (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Washington. She lost in the primary on August 6, 2024.
Kearney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
EL'ona Kearney served in the U.S. Army. She earned a bachelor's degree from Evergreen State College in 2022. Her career experience includes working as a business owner. Kearney has been affiliated with VFW Post 1263 and DAV.[1]
Elections
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
To view Kearney's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kearney in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
EL'ona Kearney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kearney's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I've led a nonprofit teaching youth to write and speak on legislative bills, lobbied for college building funding, and presented a bill proposal. Beyond politics, I am an author, business owner, and proud Evergreen graduate who enjoys singing, dancing, painting, and good times with good people.
I recognize politics' divisive role in capitalizing on stereotypes to create divisions. Despite my challenging upbringing and living in difficult circumstances, I've broken cycles to be more than a statistic or stereotype. I'm running because I believe in the power of advocacy, both personally and politically, which is why my motto is, "I'm not running; we are running for governor."- Community-Driven Leadership: I believe in prioritizing the diverse voices and concerns of Washingtonians, making sure every community has a seat at the table in the decision-making process. When we support the communities, their skills, and the diversity they offer rather than forcing everyone to be the same, we can rebuild our foundation.
- Removing Labels: Labels have a dehumanizing effect, and it's crucial to eliminate stereotypes that create divisions within our communities. My mission is to celebrate diversity and foster unity, transcending the confines of data and statistics to gain a profound understanding of the distinct needs in every community. Recognizing that there's no one-size-fits-all solution, we must ensure that every voice is heard, enabling us to bridge the gaps in needs and equity. This allows everyone to pursue the American dream, without instilling fear of taking from one group to benefit another.moving Labels-Seeing people beyond stereotypes & data, addressing needs
- Advocacy and Unity: I believe in the power of advocacy. It allows people to survive unsurvivable situations. I understand it both personally and politically. I aim to bring about positive change that unites communities to work together for the betterment of Washington State.
2. Unhoused Community: I have experienced homelessness with children, and I understand the challenges our elders face in securing housing. Recognizing the various categories of homelessness, I believe that addressing each area according to its unique needs can lead to more effective and efficient assistance.
3. Restorative Justice: I have family members who embody what reform should look like. We need fair and just policies that address issues such as prison reform and the reduction of recidivism rates.
4. Education: As a mother and advocate, I believe in equal access to quality education. I am dedicated to addressing issues related to school funding, teacher support, parents' rights to know what is being taught, and educational equity.
Other policies I am passionate about and have first hand experience include:
5. Community Development
6. Environmental Stewardship
7. Social Equity
8. Small Business Support
9. Union Worker Support
Answer: Because 7, 8, 9. Get it 7 ate 9 :)
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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