Elaina Gonzales-Blanton
Elaina Gonzales-Blanton (Republican Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 23-Position 2. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Gonzales-Blanton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Elaina Gonzales-Blanton earned an associate degree from Olympic College and a bachelor's degree from Washington State University in 2016. At the time of the 2020 primary, she was working on a master's degree from Liberty University. Her professional experience includes working as a case manager and home visitor. She completed an internship with Child Protective Services and served as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for CPS involved children. She also served a term as an Americorps volunteer. Gonzales-Blanton is affiliated with Washington State University Alumni, Boy Scouts USA, and the Kitsap County Republican Party.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 23-Position 2
Incumbent Drew Hansen defeated Elaina Gonzales-Blanton in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 23-Position 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Drew Hansen (D) | 62.2 | 53,425 |
 | Elaina Gonzales-Blanton (R)  | 37.7 | 32,317 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 89 | ||
| Total votes: 85,831 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 23-Position 2
Incumbent Drew Hansen and Elaina Gonzales-Blanton advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 23-Position 2 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Drew Hansen (D) | 63.8 | 34,572 |
| ✔ | | Elaina Gonzales-Blanton (R) | 36.1 | 19,575 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 54,207 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Elaina Gonzales-Blanton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gonzales-Blanton'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 earned my Associate's Degree in Human Services from Olympic College, my Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies (Minor in Criminal Justice) from Washington State University, and am pursuing my Master's Degree in Public Policy and History. I am also a survivor of child abuse, domestic violence, and have overcome many other obstacles including homelessness. I was also a single parent for many years. I know that overcoming life's most difficult trials, becoming a successful adult, and achieving the American Dream is possible, because I have. You just have to work hard for it.
I possess immense grit, determination and in ingenuity. I will fight for the success of my community as I have fought for myself and my family.- I will advocate and fight for your rights as I have my own. This includes parental rights, second amendment rights, and other individual rights.
- I will honor and protect the state and federal constitutions.
- I will fight to keep our money in our pockets, our businesses free to operate, and workers free to work.
I am also particularly passionate about the state staying out our lives as parents. The sex ed bill, universal home visiting bill, and integration of the Department of Early Learning with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (same agency that houses CPS, Child Protective Services), are examples of the state's attempt at parenting our children for us.
I want to get on the following committees:
Appropriations
Capital Budget
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Commerce & Gaming
Consumer Protection & Business
Education
Housing, Community Development & Veterans
Remain active and engaged in the community even during non-election years and non-legislative months.
I was 7 years old on January 28th, 1986 when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded.
I was a single parent for many years and it was awful as well. One Christmas I had only enough money to pay my rent. I could not spare anything to even buy my children gifts at the Dollar Store. I almost gave up, but I loved my children too much to quit. Life went on and it got better.
Appropriations
Capital Budget
Civil Rights & Judicial
Commerce & Gaming
Consumer Protection & Business
Finance
Housing, Community Development & Veterans
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 21, 2020
