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Gary Downing
Gary Downing was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 16-Position 2 of the Washington House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Downing's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education: I do not believe that the public should be funding charter schools with profits from the lotto, no matter what they are called, they are still corporations for profit. We need to return to the original purpose for the Lottery proceeds which we were all sold on. FUND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM. Once that is done, then we can see how much we need to find to comply with the Mc Cleary decision. Tax break reform: We need to close the tax loopholes that have been given to the corporations in this state. There should be no tax relief for those corporations who lay off their workforce and send jobs out of state. Jobs and the Economy: The funds from closing tax loopholes would be directed towards rebuilding our state infrastructure, new highways, bridges and overpasses. We need to make sure small businesses grow and can produce the products they invest in. The bullet train that has been discussed for years between eastern Washington and the west side needs to be built. All of these things will create hundreds of thousands of new jobs in this state. I also understand, if it were not for Unions our Nation today would be in slave labor. Skilled workers will always be the backbone of progress. Homeless and Veterans: We need funding for families in need and our veterans. There are homeless veterans, disabled people, and families, and single children who are sleeping under bridges or in cars. Religion: Every person has their own beliefs, and I don't care what your personal religious belief is as it's not mine. One of my first bills will be to address religion and elected officials in this state. Minimum wage: I support a living wage statewide, not a starving wage. Families cannot live on $800 - $1000 a month.[1] |
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| —Gary Downing[2] | ||
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 Terry Nealey defeated Gary Downing in the Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 2 general election.[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terry Nealey Incumbent |
67.94% | 32,860 | |
| Democratic | Gary Downing | 32.06% | 15,507 | |
| Total Votes | 48,367 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Gary Downing and incumbent Terry Nealey defeated Ricardo Espinoza in the Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Gary Downing |
29.11% | 6,020 | |
| Republican | Terry Nealey Incumbent |
62.45% | 12,914 | |
| Republican | Ricardo Espinoza | 8.44% | 1,746 | |
| Total Votes | 20,680 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Downing's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Benton County Democrats
- Franklin County Democrats
- Walla Walla Democrats
- Tri-City Democrats
- 16th LD Democrats
- Plumbers and Steamfitters 598
- Teamsters local 839
- International Painters and Allied Trades
- Washington State Labor Council.
- UFCW 1439
Recent news
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Washington State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Elect Downing, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Elect Downing, "Endorsements," accessed October 4, 2016
