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Mark Mullet
Mark Mullet (Democratic Party) was a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 14, 2013. He left office on January 13, 2025.
Mullet (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Washington. He lost in the primary on August 6, 2024.
Mullet completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mark Mullet was born in Seattle, Washington. He earned a high school diploma from Foster High School, a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 1994, and a graduate degree from the University of Washington in 2009. His career experience includes working as a restaurant owner and managing director at Bank of America. Mullet has been affiliated with the Issaquah Rotary Club and the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank.[1]
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
Mullet was assigned to the following committees:
- Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee
- Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee
- Ways & Means Committee
- Audit Review and Oversight Committee (Decommissioned)
2021-2022
Mullet was assigned to the following committees:
- Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee, Chair
- Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee
- Ways & Means Committee
2019-2020
Mullet was assigned to the following committees:
- Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee
- Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee, Chair
- Ways & Means Committee, Capital Budget Cabinet
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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| • Early Learning & K-12 Education |
| • Financial Institutions & Insurance |
| • Health Care |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Mullet served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Early Learning & K-12 Education |
| • Financial Institutions & Insurance, Ranking member |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Mullet served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Early Learning & K-12 Education |
| • Energy, Environment & Telecommunications |
| • Financial Institutions & Insurance, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
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
2024
See also: Washington gubernatorial election, 2024
General election
General election for Governor of Washington
Bob Ferguson defeated Dave Reichert in the general election for Governor of Washington on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bob Ferguson (D) | 55.5 | 2,143,368 |
 | Dave Reichert (R)  | 44.3 | 1,709,818 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 8,202 | ||
| Total votes: 3,861,388 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Governor of Washington
The following candidates ran in the primary for Governor of Washington on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Ferguson (D) | 44.9 | 884,268 |
| ✔ | | Dave Reichert (R) | 27.5 | 541,533 |
 | Semi Bird (R) | 10.8 | 212,692 | |
 | Mark Mullet (D) | 6.0 | 119,048 | |
 | Leon Lawson (Trump Republican Party) | 1.8 | 35,971 | |
| Jim Daniel (R) | 1.5 | 29,907 | ||
| Cassondra Hanson (D) | 1.2 | 24,512 | ||
 | EL'ona Kearney (D) | 1.2 | 24,374 | |
 | Jennifer Hoover (R) | 0.8 | 15,692 | |
 | Andre Stackhouse (G) | 0.6 | 11,962 | |
 | Don Rivers (D) | 0.5 | 9,453 | |
| Martin Wheeler (R) | 0.4 | 7,676 | ||
 | Chaytan Inman (D) | 0.3 | 6,427 | |
 | Ricky Anthony (D) | 0.3 | 6,226 | |
| Jeff Curry (Independent Party) | 0.3 | 6,068 | ||
 | Fred Grant (D) | 0.3 | 5,503 | |
 | Brian Bogen (No party preference) | 0.2 | 4,530 | |
 | A.L. Brown (R) | 0.2 | 4,232 | |
 | Michael DePaula (L) | 0.2 | 3,957 | |
 | Rosetta Marshall-Williams (Independence Party) | 0.2 | 2,960 | |
 | Jim Clark (No party preference) | 0.1 | 2,355 | |
| Edward Cale (D) | 0.1 | 1,975 | ||
 | Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party) | 0.1 | 1,721 | |
 | Bill Hirt (R) | 0.1 | 1,720 | |
| Frank Dare (Independent Party) | 0.1 | 1,115 | ||
 | Alan Makayev (Nonsense Busters Party) | 0.1 | 1,106 | |
 | William Combs (Independent Party) | 0.1 | 1,042 | |
| Brad Mjelde (No party preference) | 0.1 | 991 | ||
 | Ambra Mason (Constitution Party) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Bobbie Samons (No party preference) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1,347 | ||
| Total votes: 1,970,363 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Geoff Nelson (Constitution Party)
- Tony Tasmaly (R)
- Robert Arthur Ferguson (D)
- Kriss Schuler (R)
- Eric Nelson (No party preference)
- Robert Benjamin Ferguson (D)
- Reggie Grant (D)
- Laurel Khan (R)
- Daniel Miller (R)
- Hilary Franz (D)
- Raul Garcia (R)
- Tim Ford (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Mullet received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Mullet's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
- State Sen. Annette Cleveland (D)
- State Sen. John Lovick (D)
- State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege (D)
- State Rep. Larry Springer (D)
- Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs (D)
- Frmr. State Sen. Brian Hatfield (D)
- Frmr. state Rep. Jared Mead (D)
- Frmr. State Sen. Sharon Nelson (D)
- State Rep. Amy Walen (D)
- Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
2020
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 5
Incumbent Mark Mullet defeated Ingrid Anderson in the general election for Washington State Senate District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Mullet (D) | 49.2 | 41,943 |
 | Ingrid Anderson (D) | 49.1 | 41,885 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 1,503 | ||
| Total votes: 85,331 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 5
Ingrid Anderson and incumbent Mark Mullet advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 5 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ingrid Anderson (D) | 48.6 | 24,144 |
| ✔ | | Mark Mullet (D) | 47.6 | 23,653 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.9 | 1,917 | ||
| Total votes: 49,714 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Todd Smelcer (R)
2016
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Washington State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Incumbent Mark Mullet defeated Chad Magendanz in the Washington State Senate District 5 general election.[2]
| Washington State Senate, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mark Mullet Incumbent |
50.35% | 37,342 | |
| Republican | Chad Magendanz | 49.65% | 36,826 | |
| Total Votes | 74,168 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Mark Mullet and Chad Magendanz were unopposed in the Washington State Senate District 5 top two primary.[3][4]
| Washington State Senate, District 5 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Mark Mullet Incumbent | |
| Republican | Chad Magendanz | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
This candidate ran in one of Ballotpedia's races to watch in 2016. Read more »
Endorsements
In 2016, Mullet's endorsements included the following:[5]
- Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler
- Carnation Mayor Jim Berger
- Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson
- Snoqualmie City Councilmember Charles S. Peterson
- Issaquah City Council President Stacy Goodman
- Issaquah School Board President Suzanne Weaver
- Issaquah School Boardmember Lisa Callan
- Snoqualmie Valley School Board President Geoff Doy
- Snoqualmie Valley School Board Director Dan Popp
- Former Superintendent of Issaquah Public Schools Steve Rasmussen
2012
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2012
Mullet won election in the 2012 election for Washington State Senate, District 5. Mullet was unopposed in the August 7 blanket primary election and defeated Brad Toft (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Mark Mullet |
54.4% | 36,765 | |
| Republican | Brad Toft | 45.6% | 30,783 | |
| Total Votes | 67,548 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Video for Ballotpedia
| Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released April 25, 2024 |
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mark Mullet completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mullet's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My wife Kelley is an elementary school teacher in Issaquah. We have six kids, ranging in age from Penelope in 9th grade to Isabel who is starting her senior year at Western Washington University in Bellingham.
Outside of my senate role I own and operate a Zeeks Pizza restaurant and four Ben & Jerry's scoop shops. Since opening our first location in 2009 we have always provided healthcare benefits for our full-time staff.
In the State Senate I have played the leading role in finding bipartisan solutions to the biggest challenges facing our state. As the chair of our state construction budget I'm proud that my budget passes the Senate 49-0. That is because I take the time to listen to both urban and rural voices, and to voices from both western and eastern Washington. I have a proven track record of working across the aisle.
During my time in the Senate I have been the champion of legislation to improve financial literacy in our public schools. I have also successfully passed bills to address our workforce shortage for nurses, and to expand access to college for all Washington residents.- I am laser focused on making our state more affordable. My wife Kelley and I want our own six children to be able to afford to live in Washington after they finish school.
1) We can fight climate change without having the highest gas prices in America. 2) I have a proven track record of voting against unnecessary tax increases, like the long-term care payroll tax (I'm supporting the initiative to make this tax optional). 3) As the chair of our state construction budget, I know from firsthand experience that there is too much red tape in our building permit process, which is driving up costs and making out state unaffordable.
I promise to build more housing, which will be the key to making our state affordable again. - We have to make progress on public safety. I'm proud to be endorsed by both WACOPS and LAW (Police Chiefs and Sheriffs) because I have been the public safety champion in the Senate. The state needs to step up and be a better financial partner to any city or county who wants to make investments in local public safety. This means access to secure substance abuse treatment facilities, more mental health access, and more officers on the street. We also need these officers to know that the Governor will have their back when times get tough.
- We need a small business owner in the Governor's office so we can create more good paying jobs. Every Governor for the past three decades has been a lawyer, it is time for a small business owner mentality in the Governor's office. This will enable us to get more bang for our buck out of our current tax dollars instead of asking for new taxes every year. The unemployment rate in Washington is already higher than the national average. The unemployment rate gets even worse when you look at rural communities. We need a governor who will support the business community, not sue it. This will be key to creating jobs for our own children going forward.
1) Improving financial literacy in our public schools (SB 5720).
2) Expanding access to college in the high school classes so more high school students can earn college credit while in high school without having to pay extra money (SB 5048).
3) I was part of the Senate negotiation team that passed the 2022 transportation budget. Traffic sucks, and we need a Governor who will prioritize infrastructure investments. The average Washington resident currently wastes 58 hours a year stuck in traffic. We can and must do better.
When I earned my Master's in Public Affairs from the Evans School at the University of Washington in 2008 the message was simple. Good leaders are not focused on speaking, but rather focused on listening. During my time in the Senate I have gone out of my way to listen to all the voices, both urban and rural, and eastern and western Washington, to make sure everybody's concerns are being addressed.
I have applied this same mentality to running my four Ben & Jerry's scoop shops and my Zeeks Pizza restaurant today. We motivate our staff to work hard, but make sure everybody is treated fairly.
When we have state operating budget growth, we will share that growth with the transportation budget so we can avoid traffic misery for Washington residents. We will do a better job of sharing state cannabis tax revenue with cities and counties that want to focus on public safety improvements. We will provide state financial support to any city or county that creates a permit system that is both predictable and quick. All of these goals can be accomplished through the budget framework.
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2020
Mark Mullet did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Mullet's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
Creating Jobs
- Excerpt: "We need to realize we are competing with regions and states around the country and ensure we are creating an attractive climate for businesses looking to relocate."
Championing Our Public Schools
- Excerpt: "Simply put, our public schools need to do a better job preparing kids for the future than they did when I was a kid or my parents were kids."
Ensuring Affordable Healthcare
- Excerpt: "I am committed to working toward more transparent pricing for health care in our state and in our country. It is amazing that we never know what our health care costs are and how much we (or more likely) our insurance companies are paying."
Ensuring Clean Air and Water
- Excerpt: "We need to have clear environmental standards for our businesses that ensure clean air and water for generations to come."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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- Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
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- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
2023
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In 2023, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 23.
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2022
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In 2022, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 10.
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2021
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In 2021, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 25.
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2020
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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.[8]
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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.[9]
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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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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.[10] 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.[10] Mullet missed 19 votes in a total of 1072 roll calls.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 6, 2024
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Mark Mullet for State Senate, "Endorsements," accessed September 16, 2016
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State Senate," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Washington Policy Center, "2014 Missed Votes Report for Legislators Released," March 18, 2014
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Washington State Senate District 5 2013-2025 |
Succeeded by Bill Ramos (D) |
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