Eric Pickens (Washington)
Eric Pickens (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 24-Position 1. He lost in the primary on August 6, 2024.
Pickens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Eric Pickens served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1995 to 1999.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 24-Position 1
Adam Bernbaum defeated Matthew Roberson in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 24-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Adam Bernbaum (D) | 54.9 | 52,007 |
Matthew Roberson (R)  | 44.9 | 42,555 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 132 | ||
| Total votes: 94,694 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 24-Position 1
Adam Bernbaum and Matthew Roberson defeated Eric Pickens, Nate Tyler, and JR Streifel in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 24-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Bernbaum (D) | 27.6 | 15,743 |
| ✔ | Matthew Roberson (R) | 26.7 | 15,182 | |
 | Eric Pickens (D) | 17.6 | 10,051 | |
 | Nate Tyler (D) | 14.1 | 8,052 | |
| JR Streifel (R) | 13.9 | 7,896 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 56,959 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pickens in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Eric Pickens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pickens' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Housing Costs and Homelessness: Growing up, Eric Pickens personally experienced the transformative power of stable housing. A state program provided him and his mother an opportunity to escape a difficult situation, offering a lifeline that shaped his trajectory. As a first-grade teacher, Eric sees the harsh reality faced by many students daily – food insecurity, high rates of free and reduced lunch, and even homelessness. He understands that stable housing is not just a roof over one's head; it's a foundation for success. Eric is committed to ensuring every family has access to stable and affordable housing, breaking the cycle of instability that affects our community.
- Accessible and Affordable Healthcare: Too many seniors and families in the 24th legislative district are struggling to pay their medical bills. Eric Pickens is committed to ensuring accessible and affordable healthcare for everyone in our community. Drawing on his experiences as a teacher, he has witnessed the impact of healthcare disparities on families. Eric will advocate for policies that prioritize the health and well-being of our community, emphasizing the need to expand hospital capacity and retain medical staff, in addition to lowering healthcare costs.
- Economic Stability and Workers' Rights: Drawing on his experiences in the classroom and as leader in his Union, Eric Pickens recognizes the importance of economic stability and workers' rights. He is dedicated to creating policies that empower our workforce, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and opportunities for professional growth.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 21, 2023
