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Maralyn Chase
Maralyn Chase (Democratic Party) was a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 32. Chase assumed office in 2011. Chase left office on January 14, 2019.
Chase (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 32. Chase lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Chase completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Previously, she represented District 32-Position 1 in the State of Washington House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010.
Biography
Chase earned her B.A. and M.A. in political science from the University of Washington. Chase is the founder/owner of Mayfield Chase Contractors. She was previously an Assistant Executive Director of the Randolph Carter Industrial Workshop, and an instructor at the University of Washington/Bellevue Community College.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture, Water, Trade, and Economic Development |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Chase served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Natural Resources & Parks |
| • Rules |
| • Trade & Economic Development, Ranking member |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Chase served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy, Environment & Telecommunications |
| • Trade & Economic Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Chase served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Development, Trade & Innovation, Vice chair |
| • Environment, Water & Energy |
| • Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2018
General election
Jesse Salomon defeated incumbent Maralyn Chase in the general election for Washington State Senate District 32 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 32
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jesse Salomon (D) | 69.1 | 40,920 | |
 | Maralyn Chase (D)  | 30.9 | 18,280 | |
| Total votes: 59,200 | |||
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Top-two primary
Jesse Salomon and incumbent Maralyn Chase defeated James Wood in the primary for Washington State Senate District 32 on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 32
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jesse Salomon (D) | 38.2 | 14,477 | |
| ✔ | | Maralyn Chase (D) | 37.8 | 14,309 |
| James Wood (R) | 24.0 | 9,104 | ||
| Total votes: 37,890 | |||
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2014
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for 25 districts in the Washington State Senate took place in 2014. A blanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. Incumbent Maralyn Chase (D) and Robert Reedy (R) defeated Chris Eggen (D) in the primary. Chase defeated Reedy in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Maralyn Chase Incumbent |
71.4% | 29,560 | |
| Republican | Robert Reedy | 28.6% | 11,863 | |
| Total Votes | 41,423 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |
Maralyn Chase Incumbent |
51.2% | 11,734 | |
| Republican | Robert Reedy |
24.9% | 5,707 | |
| Democratic | Chris Eggen | 23.9% | 5,473 | |
| Total Votes | 22,914 | |||
2010
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2010
Chase was elected to the Washington State Senate District 32 in the November 2, 2010 election.[5] She defeated Patty Butler (D) in the August 17, 2010, primary and defeated David Baker (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Washington State Senate, District 32 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Maralyn Chase (D)
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33,426 | 60.55% | ||
| David Baker (R) | 21,775 | 39.45% | ||
| Washington State Senate, District 32 Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Maralyn Chase (D)
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14,928 | 47.66% | ||
| David Baker (R)
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12,478 | 39.84% | ||
| Patty Butler (D) | 3,915 | 12.50% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Maralyn Chase won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 32-Position 1 receiving 68.74% of the vote (40,916 votes), defeating Republican Alex Rion who received 31.26% of the vote (18,604 votes).
| Washington House of Representatives, District 32-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Maralyn Chase (D)
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40,916 | 68.74% | ||
| Alex Rion (R) | 18,604 | 31.26% | ||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Maralyn Chase completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chase's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. 1) Develop a growth policy for Washington State that would be sustainable, provide good jobs with good salaries and support an equitable tax system. 2) High quality public education: it is crucial to keep class sizes small, use standardized testing sparingly and to support the teaching of critical thinking skills. 3) Mitigate climate change
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
2. 1) Tax reform: a fair tax system would close tax exemption loopholes for the wealthy and enlarge the total tax base. 2) Women's reproductive rights and pay equity. 3) Single Payer Healthcare. 4) Equitable communities--affirmative action and police accountability. 5) Implement the values of the UN Declaration of Human Rights
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Francis Perkins was the first woman to serve on the U.S. Cabinet and created the New Deal policy for Roosevelt.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson -- This book inspired me to become an environmentalist and would help people understand why I am so against Monsanto and Roundup.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
I like to work with the Golden Rule.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am courageous, have integrity, am responsible and work with respect for my constituents and colleagues.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
7. The core question on any policy proposal is: who benefits and who pays?
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to be remembered as a drum major for justice!
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
9. During the Korean War there was rationing. One of the things that was rationed was sugar. I worked in the family grocery store and was puzzled why the war would impact sugar scarcity.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
When I was 14 years old, I picked corn during the harvest season and maybe made 75 cents an hour.
What happened on your most awkward date?
My first date when I was 12, was a school dance. I was afraid he would try to kiss me and was scared to death. But, he didn't.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
I love any holiday, that means a day off to enjoy my family and my grandson.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Jane Eyre, because Jane Austin wrote the best descriptions of that social class and era.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
It would be great to be Jane Eyre knowing what I know now. I could create some really interesting situations.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
On my coffee table is a sculpture of a circle of friends.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
16. Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Serving in the legislature is a struggle because there are so many contradictory value systems.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The House has 2 year terms; the Senate 4 year terms. The biggest difference is between progressive and the Wall St. party.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No I do not.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Tax reform overwhelms everything and determines whether or not seniors and young families will be driven out of our cities.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Singing Kumbaya!!
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, the bottom line is that we all have to get up in the morning and work together.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Fairness
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
I am interested in selecting the public policy that best works for our state.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
No
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Yes, Senator Rosa Franklin
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Even though my 8th grade class predicted that I would be the first woman president, I am happy to be a state senator.
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?
Yes, I heard one just tonight from a young man who had gone through our local schools. No one knew there was no food in his house and he would have to beg for food to feed his brothers and sisters. He said, "nobody in the school knew what we were going through and this is one of the reasons I trained to become a paraprofessional -- kids need help and their whole being is invested in covering that up and so they can't get an education."
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the 64th Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 11 through March 10. The legislature held a special session from March 11 to March 29 to pass a supplemental budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the 64th Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 12 through April 24. The legislature was in special session from April 29 to May 28, May 29 to June 27 and June 28 to July 10.[6]
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2014
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In 2014, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 13 to March 14.[7]
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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] Chase missed 8 votes in a total of 1017 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
Chase proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $29.91, the 2nd highest amount of proposed new taxes and fees of the 46 Washington state senators 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 Chase voted on the specific pieces of legislation:
| 2012 Senate Scorecard - Maralyn Chase | |||||||||||
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| Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement)
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Bill #5967 (Senate Republicans budget)
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Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases)
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Bill #6378 (Pension reforms)
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| N | N | Y | N | ||||||||
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Chase's endorsements included the following:[12]
- Shoreline Firefighters Local 1760
- NARAL Pro Choice Washington
- Washington Conservation Voters
- Young Democrats of King County
- King County Democrats
- WFSE/AFSME
- Washington State Sierra Club
- Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund
Personal
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Chase is widowed and has one child.
See also
- Washington State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Washington State Senate elections, 2018
- Washington State Senate
- Washington State Senate Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
- Washington State Senate District 32
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Maralyn Chase's campaign website
- Maralyn Chases' state legislative website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile by Vote-USA
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Chase on Facebook
- Chase on Twitter
- Concise descriptions of all bills introduced and votes taken by Maralyn Chase
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2014 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 5, 2014, Official Primary Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Official general election results, 2014," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Shoreline Area News, "Evan Smith: State Rep. Maralyn Chase announces candidacy for State Senate," April 28, 2010
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ [https://web.archive.org/web/2/http://www.myfreedomfoundation.com/causes/page/big-spender-list Freedom Foundation, "2012 Big Spender List," accessed April 10, 2014]
- ↑ My Freedom Foundation, "Home," accessed June 18, 2014
- ↑ Maralyn Chase for Senate "About," accessed July 11, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Darlene Fairley |
Washington State Senate District 32 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by Jesse Salomon (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 32-Position 1 2002–2010 |
Succeeded by Cindy Ryu |
