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Frank Chopp
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2
Successor: Shaun Scott

Education

Bachelor's

University of Washington, 1975

Frank Chopp (Democratic Party) was a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 43-Position 2. He assumed office in 1995. He left office on January 13, 2025.

Chopp (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 43-Position 2. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Chopp earned his B.A. from the University of Washington in 1975. Chopp became president of the Fremont Public Association in 2000. He began working for Solid Ground (formerly Freemont Public Association) as a senior advisor in 2006. Chopp was executive director of the Fremont Public Association from 1983 to 2000. He was director of the Cascade Community Center from 1975 to 1976 and worked for the Pike Market Senior Center as administrative director from 1980 to 1981. From 1976 to 1979 and from 1981 to 1983, he was manager of the North Community Service Center for the Seattle Department of Human Resources. He then worked as a part-time lecturer at the University of Washington Graduate School of Public Affairs from 1992 to 1995.[1]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Chopp was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Chopp was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Chopp was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Washington committee assignments, 2017
• Rules, Chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Chopp served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Chopp served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Chopp served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Chopp served on the following committees:

Issues

2009 sales tax measure

Chopp favored an unsuccessful proposal to put a sales tax increase on the November 2009 ballot.

According to a statement from Chopp, "To meet the challenges of the most difficult national recession in decades, we have worked hard to cut spending, make government more efficient and keep the priorities of our people foremost in mind. I strongly support this referendum to meet the needs of our people for critical care in hospitals, nursing homes and basic health. “At the same time, we must bring a greater sense of fairness to our revenue system. That is why the Working Families Tax Credit is so important – to give a break to those who need it the most. As we move forward to a stronger economy, we must not leave anyone behind and must appeal to the goodness of our citizens to care for all."

The measure favored by Chopp would have raised the state portion of the sales tax by three-tenths of a percent starting January 1, 2010, lasting for three years.[2]

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024

Frank Chopp did not file to run for re-election.

2022

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2

Incumbent Frank Chopp won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Frank Chopp
Frank Chopp (D)
 
98.4
 
50,175
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.6
 
807

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 50,982
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2

Incumbent Frank Chopp advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Frank Chopp
Frank Chopp (D)
 
97.7
 
29,531
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.3
 
704

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 30,235
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2020

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2

Incumbent Frank Chopp defeated Sherae Lascelles in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Frank Chopp
Frank Chopp (D)
 
66.2
 
61,788
Image of Sherae Lascelles
Sherae Lascelles (Seattle People's)
 
33.3
 
31,029
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
475

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 93,292
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2

Incumbent Frank Chopp and Sherae Lascelles defeated Jessi Murray in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Frank Chopp
Frank Chopp (D)
 
49.8
 
31,414
✔
Image of Sherae Lascelles
Sherae Lascelles (Seattle People's)
 
31.1
 
19,637
Image of Jessi Murray
Jessi Murray (D) Candidate Connection
 
18.3
 
11,520
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
533

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 63,104
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2018

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2

Incumbent Frank Chopp defeated Claire Torstenbo in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Frank Chopp
Frank Chopp (D)
 
89.4
 
74,155
Image of Claire Torstenbo
Claire Torstenbo (R)
 
10.6
 
8,828

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 82,983
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2

Incumbent Frank Chopp and Claire Torstenbo defeated Boris Joffe in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Frank Chopp
Frank Chopp (D)
 
87.6
 
41,067
✔
Image of Claire Torstenbo
Claire Torstenbo (R)
 
8.9
 
4,169
Image of Boris Joffe
Boris Joffe (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
3.5
 
1,625

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 46,861
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2016

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Washington House of Representatives 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 Frank Chopp ran unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2 general election.[3]

Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Frank Chopp Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Washington Secretary of State


Incumbent Frank Chopp ran unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2 top two primary.[4][5]

Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Frank Chopp Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Washington Secretary of State

2014

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 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 Frank Chopp (D) and Jessica Spear (Socialist Alternative) were unopposed in the primary. Chopp defeated Spear in the general election.[6][7][8]

Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngFrank Chopp Incumbent 82.3% 40,024
     Socialist Alternative Party Jessica Spear 17.7% 8,606
Total Votes 48,630

2012

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2012

Chopp won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2. Chopp advanced past the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Kshama Sawant (Socialist Alternative) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]

Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngFrank Chopp Incumbent 70.6% 49,125
     Socialist Alternative Kshama Sawant 29.4% 20,425
Total Votes 69,550

2010

See also: Washington State House of Representatives elections, 2010

Frank Chopp was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2. He ran unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary. In the November 2, 2010, general election he defeated Republican Kim Verde.

Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Frank Chopp (D) 44,580
Kim Verde (R) 7,174
Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2 Primary (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Frank Chopp (D) 22,600 85.29%
Green check mark transparent.png Kim Verde (R) 3,899 14.71%

2008

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Democrat Frank Chopp won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2 receiving 86.85% of the vote (55,163 votes), defeating Republican Kim Verde who received 13.15% of the vote (8,353 votes).

Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2 (2008)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Frank Chopp (D) 55,163 86.85%
Kim Verde (R) 8,353 13.15%

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Frank Chopp did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Frank Chopp did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Frank Chopp campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2Won general$61,519 $34,211
2020Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2Won general$234,108 N/A**
2016Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2Won $229,339 N/A**
2014Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 2Won $285,799 N/A**
2012Washington State House, District 43-Position 2Won $162,930 N/A**
2010Washington State House, District 43-Position 2Won $189,127 N/A**
2008Washington State House, District 43-Position 2Won $173,466 N/A**
2006Washington State House, District 43Won $164,290 N/A**
2004Washington State House, District 43Won $120,600 N/A**
2002Washington State House, District 43Won $131,991 N/A**
2000Washington State House, District 43Won $227,727 N/A**
1998Washington State House, District 43Won $47,160 N/A**
1996Washington State House, District 43Won $25,872 N/A**
1994Washington State House, District 43Won $68,515 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

In 2024, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.

  • Associated General Contractors of Washington: Senate and House
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2023


2022


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2011

Missed Votes Report

See also: Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate

In March 2014, Washington Votes, the state’s premier legislative information website, released its annual Missed Votes Report, which provides detailed missed roll call votes on bills for every state legislator during the 2014 legislative session.[14] The 2014 regular session included a total of 515 votes in the State House and 396 in the State Senate, as well as 1,372 bills introduced total in the legislature and 237 bills passed. Out of all roll call votes, 90 individual legislators did not miss any votes. 3 individual legislators missed more than 50 votes.[14] Chopp missed 1 vote in a total of 1211 roll calls.

Freedom Foundation

2012

See also: Washington Freedom Foundation Legislative Scorecard (2012)

The Freedom Foundation also issued its 2012 Informed Voter Guide for Washington State voters, including a legislative score card documenting how Washington State legislators voted upon bills the Foundation deemed important legislation. The legislation analyzed covered budget, taxation, and pension issues.[15] A Approveda sign indicates a bill more in line with the Foundation's stated goals, and a Defeatedd sign indicates a bill out of step with the Foundation's values. Here's how Chopp voted on the specific pieces of legislation:

2012 House Scorecard - Frank Chopp
Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement)Approveda Bill #5967 (House Democrats budget)Defeatedd Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases)Defeatedd Bill #6378 (Pension reforms)Approveda
Y Y Y Y

Personal

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Chopp and his wife, Nancy, have two children.

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 'Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 17, 2014
  2. ↑ Herald Net, "Chopp supports sales tax ballot measure," April 17, 2009
  3. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
  4. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
  5. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
  6. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2014 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 20, 2014
  7. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 5, 2014, Official Primary Results," accessed August 5, 2014
  8. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Official general election results, 2014," accessed December 2, 2014
  9. ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State House of Representatives," accessed August 7, 2012
  10. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
  11. ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
  12. ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
  13. ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Washington Policy Center "2014 Missed Votes Report for Legislators Released," March 18, 2014
  15. ↑ My Freedom Foundation, "Home," accessed June 18, 2014

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Preceded by
- 		Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 2
1995-2025		 Succeeded by
Shaun Scott (D)


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