Marla Keethler
Marla Keethler (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 17. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Keethler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Marla Keethler was born in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from Puyallup High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 2002. Her career experience includes working as a communications consultant, for nonprofits, and in live-event network television production. She has been affiliated with the Association of Washington Cities, Washington Gorge Action Programs, and Hood River White Salmon Bridge Authority.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 17
Paul Harris defeated Marla Keethler in the general election for Washington State Senate District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paul Harris (R) | 51.1 | 44,034 |
 | Marla Keethler (D)  | 48.8 | 42,019 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 135 | ||
| Total votes: 86,188 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 17
Paul Harris and Marla Keethler advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 17 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Harris (R) | 50.6 | 22,930 |
| ✔ | | Marla Keethler (D) | 49.2 | 22,287 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 84 | ||
| Total votes: 45,301 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Keethler in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Marla Keethler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Keethler's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- As a longtime renter and now homeowner, Marla knows we must encourage all types of housing to reduce costs, with policies that support local decision making. The affordability crunch is about more than housing; the cost of groceries and other necessities are hurting families. Marla knows how to cut costs and use tax dollars responsibly.
- As Mayor, Marla was instrumental in securing nearly $300M in state and federal funding to build a new bridge to replace the 100-year old Hood River White Salmon Bridge. Building on her leadership to rebuild the HRWS Bridge, Marla will help deliver resources for safe roads and bridges, transit connectivity, and broadband and water infrastructure.
- A mom of two young children, Marla understands the struggle to find reliable, affordable childcare. She will expand programs that provide quality care and workforce support. She has also seen how this issue is part of resilient economic development. When parents do not have a stable, safe, and affordable place to take their children while they work, they're forced to miss shifts and lose income. The inability to quality, affordable childcare is also one of the biggest factors limiting women in the workplace.
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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 9, 2024
