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Karin Ashabraner

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Karin Ashabraner
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Karin Ashabraner was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 26-Position 1 of the Washington House of Representatives.

Campaign themes

2012

Ashabraner's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]

  • Real World Experience as a Teacher in our Public Schools
Excerpt: "With so much talk about education from K-12 to our colleges and universities, it’s surprising that there are no teachers in the legislature. Karin Ashabraner will bring real classroom experience to these policy discussions in Olympia."
  • Championing our Small Businesses
Excerpt: "Let’s face it. Even though we are seeing signs of an improving economy, unemployment is still too high on the Peninsula. We need to eliminate existing tax breaks that are not creating jobs or helping our businesses grow."
  • Honoring our Veterans
Excerpt: "Our soldiers put their lives on the line for us, and they deserve honor and dignity when they return service. As a retired member of the Army Reserve, Karin will always look out for our veterans especially as many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans return home to our community reconnecting with their families and re-entering the work force."

Elections

2012

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2012

Ashabraner ran in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives, District 26-Position 1. Ashabraner advanced past the August 7 blanket primary election and was defeated by incumbent Jan Angel (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]

Washington House of Representatives, District 26-Position 1, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJan Angel Incumbent 59.1% 39,234
     Democratic Karin Ashabraner 40.9% 27,164
Total Votes 66,398
Washington State House of Representatives, District 26-Position 1 Blanket Primary, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJan Angel Incumbent 57.7% 19,152
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngKarin Ashabraner 29.4% 9,763
     Democratic Stephen Greer 12.9% 4,265
Total Votes 33,180

Recent news

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Leadership
Speaker of the House:Laurie Jinkins
Majority Leader:Joe Fitzgibbon
Minority Leader:Drew Stokesbary
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Rob Chase (R)
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Zach Hall (D)
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Mike Volz (R)
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Mary Dye (R)
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Dave Paul (D)
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Tom Dent (R)
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John Ley (R)
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Jim Walsh (R)
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Ed Orcutt (R)
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Jake Fey (D)
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Cindy Ryu (D)
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Liz Berry (D)
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Sam Low (R)
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Amy Walen (D)
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Democratic Party (59)
Republican Party (39)