Lisa Rezac

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Lisa Rezac

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Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Washington, 1992

Personal

Birthplace

Seattle, Wash.

Religion

Christian

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Lisa Rezac (Republican Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 32-Position 1. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Rezac completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2024

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 32-Position 1

Incumbent Cindy Ryu defeated Lisa Rezac in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 32-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cindy Ryu (D)	74.2	58,021
	Submit photo	Lisa Rezac (R)	25.7	20,084
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	128

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,233
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 32-Position 1

Incumbent Cindy Ryu and Lisa Rezac advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 32-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cindy Ryu (D)	76.4	31,179
✔	Submit photo	Lisa Rezac (R)	23.4	9,562
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	59

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40,800
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Lisa Rezac completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rezac's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Born and raised in Edmonds, I am excited to run for Legislative State Representative bordering my childhood hometown. Having led charitable team-building events and trainings nationwide, and as a wife, mother, and citizen, I am equipped and determined to serve as a voice of the people and to do so with honesty and integrity. My goal is to bring unity, prosperity, and a bright future for everyone.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• CRIME- You deserve to feel safe

  - Reduce crime by funding our police officers and providing them with body cams for accountability. - Retail theft is out of control and needs to be addressed. The increase in insurance plus the loss of inventory make it impossible to sustain small businesses. Prosecuting criminals is the beginning of the solution.

  - Establish task forces to address specific issues like human trafficking and drug abuse.
• Cost of Living- You deserve to live comfortably - Reasonably reduce property taxes and encourage responsible spending of taxpayer dollars. - Repeal the cap-and-trade scheme that’s driven up fuel and utility bills and allow you to opt out of the insolvent “long term care” payroll tax program. - Encourage local businesses and economic growth by investing in education, job training, and placement programs.
• Health and Wellbeing- You deserve quality of life - Focusing on preventative care for individuals and families is the future. - Make organic and locally sourced foods affordable - Holding corporations and organizations accountable for what goes into our food, water, and air supply that negatively affect our health and wellness.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Improving the health and wellness of the average Seattlelite is very important to me. Despite all our advancements, over-all health is at an all-time low. Obesity, cancer and diabetes, along with neurological illnesses like dementia, Alzheimer’s and autism, are plaguing our communities. Add to this mental health issues such as depression and anxiety and we have a health crisis like we’ve never seen before. For years the government, corporations and organizations made claims that our health and safety is their highest priority yet statistics tell another story. I want to be an advocate for your health and wellbeing.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

It should be integrity while demonstrating good leadership and communication skills.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am always willing to learn. If I don't know something I'll admit it and jump in and work to figure it out. I've done a lot of development and trainings that focused on building stronger teams and improving communication. That is something I enjoy and bring to all situations that require a team effort.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Balancing the budget.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A world where our children feel hopeful and optimistic about their future and are empowered to make that possible.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember on the news them talking about the gas shortage and the late 70s and then the next big event was when the Challenger exploded. I was at my grandmas with a friend and I remember them showing it over and over again. It was awful.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at a daycare in Mukilteo and in college I cleaned houses and was a busser and hostess at the Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Seattle.

What is your favorite book? Why?

A Prayer for Owen Meanie by John Irving

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My mom and dad being sick at the end of their lives. In particular, my dad had dementia and it was really challenging for everyone.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I don't think it is necessary. Government and politics has become dysfunctional and is no longer serving what really matters to the average voter. We need a fresh perspective with people from corporate or the business community who are committed to creating a manageable budget while listening to what people need most.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Of course. Relationship building is absolutely necessary in legislator. It's all about working together to create policies and a budget that work for everyone. Good communication skills is absolutely imperative to work through these complex issues.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

All the businesses on Aurora that I've spoken to that have been broken into in the last several years. They've had to incur the cost of damage or loss as insurance is not covering the damage to their business property or loss of stolen goods. They've also had to incur the cost to pay for private security as it is not just once that they've had issues, but it continues to happen.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The government is not transparent enough right now and are not being held accountable to the bad policies negatively impacting the average citizen with out-of- control crime, skyrocketing cost of living and a failing public education system.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I oppose any changes to the ballot system. The ballot system is a direct voice of the people, giving them control over what they want to see on the ballot.

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Lisa Rezac campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Washington House of Representatives District 32-Position 1	Lost general	$13,311	$12,281
Grand total			$13,311	$12,281
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Leadership

Speaker of the House:Laurie Jinkins

Majority Leader:Joe Fitzgibbon

Minority Leader:Drew Stokesbary

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