Linda Gunshefski
Linda Gunshefski (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 16-Position 1. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Gunshefski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Linda Gunshefski was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. She earned a high school diploma from Brick Township Public High School. She earned an M.D. from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1988, and a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1982. Her career experience includes working as a physician.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1
Incumbent Mark Klicker defeated Linda Gunshefski in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Klicker (R) | 64.5 | 45,890 |
 | Linda Gunshefski (D)  | 35.5 | 25,232 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 71,157 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1
Incumbent Mark Klicker and Linda Gunshefski advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Klicker (R) | 64.8 | 23,303 |
| ✔ | | Linda Gunshefski (D) | 35.2 | 12,660 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 35,985 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gunshefski in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Linda Gunshefski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gunshefski's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- "People over Politics" is my priority, as I want to address the issues that affect the day to day lives of all the residents of the 16th LD- affordable housing, health care access, childcare and education. The lack of affordable housing and homelessness are major problems for communities across our State. When in Olympia, I will work to find effective and fair methods to improve our housing supply.
- "Principles over Partisanship" will be my guiding principle as a legislator. We need to focus on our common humanity. For example, it has become increasingly difficult for our residents to find the medical care they need. I am committed to reversing this trend. I will explore ways of improving access for medical care, mental health care and addiction treatment. I will not allow the attacks on our reproductive rights to become law in Washington. I will make sure all Washingtonians maintain access to contraception, pregnancy complication care, labor and delivery services, IVF, and safe abortion services.
- Affordable Child Care and quality Education are issues that I am passionate about. A prosperous economy requires educated citizens. Quality Public Education, from pre-school to college is essential. I will make sure that local school districts get the funding they need from the State Legislature. I believe that affordable childcare is a huge challenge for working families and that the state of Washington can do better.
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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 July 8, 2024
