Jason Overstreet
Jason Overstreet is a former Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 42-Position 1 from 2011 to 2015. He previously served as State House Assistant Minority Whip. Overstreet did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Overstreet received his associate degree from Whatcom Community College and a degree in land surveying from Bellingham Technical College. He is a professional firefighter and small business owner, and previously served on the Blain City Council.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Overstreet served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Early Learning and Human Services |
| • Environment |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Overstreet served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Early Learning and Human Services |
| • Health and Human Services Appropriations and Oversight |
| • State Government and Tribal Affairs |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2012
Overstreet's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Constitutional Integrity and the Rule of Law
- Excerpt: "We are a government of laws, not of men. Until our elected officials begin honoring their oath of office, we will continue to see the erosion of our Constitutional Republic."
Life
- Excerpt: "Life begins at conception and ends with natural death. It is government’s duty to protect it. Our founders acknowledged that life is from God, placing it as the first unalienable right in the Declaration of Independence."
Marriage
- Excerpt: "Marriage is the union, rooted in the created order, between one man and one woman."
Gun Ownership
- Excerpt: "Law abiding citizens should never have to fear losing their right to keep and bear arms."
Agriculture and Private Property Rights
- Excerpt: "I will fight for agriculture by respecting families’ rights to use their land."
Elections
2012
Overstreet won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1. Overstreet was unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Natalie McClendon (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Jason Overstreet Incumbent |
54% | 35,225 | |
| Democratic | Natalie McClendon | 46% | 29,972 | |
| Total Votes | 65,197 | |||
2010
Jason Overstreet was elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1. He defeated Michael C. Smith, Richard May and Craig Mayberry in the August 17, 2010, primary. In the November 2, 2010, general election he defeated Democrat Al Jensen.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 42-Position 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jason Overstreet (R)
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31,885 | |||
| Al Jensen (D) | 28,558 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 42-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jason Overstreet (R)
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15,852 | 45.66% | ||
| Al Jensen (D)
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9,285 | 26.75% | ||
| Richard May (D) | 4,963 | 14.30% | ||
| Craig Mayberry (I) | 3,094 | 8.91% | ||
| Michael C. Smith (R) | 1,522 | 4.38% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Jason Overstreet endorsed Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential election.[6]
Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 13 to March 14.[7]
- Association of Washington Business: 2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Children's Campaign Fund: 2014 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes for or against CCF's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business/Washington: 2013-14 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their stances on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2014 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington Conservation Voters: 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington State Labor Council: 2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
2013
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In 2013, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 14 to April 29.
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2012
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In 2012, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 9 to March 8.[8]
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2011
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In 2011, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 10 through April 24.
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Missed Votes Report
- See also: Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate
In March 2014, Washington Votes, a 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.[9] 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. Three individual legislators missed more than 50 votes.[9] Overstreet missed 9 votes in a total of 1211 roll calls.
Freedom Foundation
The Freedom Foundation releases its Big Spender List annually. The Institute ranks all Washington legislators based on their total proposed tax and fee increases. To find each legislator’s total, the Institute adds up the 10-year tax increases or decreases, as estimated by Washington’s Office of Financial Management, of all bills sponsored or co-sponsored by that legislator.[10]
2012
Overstreet proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $736,500, tied for the 88th highest amount of proposed new taxes and fees of the 93 Washington state representatives on the Freedom Foundation’s 2012 Big Spender List.
- 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.[11] A 
sign indicates a bill more in line with the Foundation's stated goals, and a 
sign indicates a bill out of step with the Foundation's values. Here's how Overstreet voted on the specific pieces of legislation:
| 2012 House Scorecard - Jason Overstreet | |||||||||||
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| Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement)
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Bill #5967 (House Democrats budget)
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Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases)
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Bill #6378 (Pension reforms)
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| Y | N | N | Y | ||||||||
Personal
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Overstreet and his wife, Jessica, have five children.
Recent news
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See also
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
- Washington state legislative districts
External links
- Overstreet on the House Republicans website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ voteoverstreet, "Official Campaign Website," accessed April 17, 2014
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State House of Representatives," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 17, 2010 Primary Results," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "November 02, 2010 General Election Results," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Ron Paul 2012, "Ron Paul Endorsed By Washington State Rep. Jason Overstreet," February 15, 2012
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Washington Policy Center, "2014 Missed Votes Report for Legislators Released," March 18, 2014
- ↑ Freedom Foundation, "2012 Big Spender List," accessed April 17, 2014
- ↑ My Freedom Foundation, "Home," accessed June 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Doug Ericksen (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Luanne Van Werven (R) |
