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Marquez Tiggs
Marquez Tiggs (Democratic Party) ran for election for Washington Secretary of State. He lost in the primary on August 6, 2024.
Biography
Marquez Tiggs was born in Russellville, Alabama, and lives in Seattle, Washington. Tiggs served in the U.S. Army, and earned a bachelor's degree in management from Grand Canyon University and a master's degree in business administration from Seattle University. His career experience includes working in finance, and as a peer counselor.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Washington Secretary of State election, 2024
General election
General election for Washington Secretary of State
Incumbent Steve Hobbs defeated Dale Whitaker in the general election for Washington Secretary of State on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Hobbs (D) | 59.2 | 2,234,420 |
 | Dale Whitaker (R) | 40.7 | 1,535,977 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3,958 | ||
| Total votes: 3,774,355 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington Secretary of State
Incumbent Steve Hobbs and Dale Whitaker defeated Marquez Tiggs and Damon Townsend in the primary for Washington Secretary of State on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Hobbs (D) | 48.4 | 930,533 |
| ✔ | | Dale Whitaker (R) | 36.9 | 709,046 |
 | Marquez Tiggs (D) | 9.7 | 185,628 | |
 | Damon Townsend (No Labels Party) | 5.0 | 96,586 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1,534 | ||
| Total votes: 1,923,327 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Phil Fortunato (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Tiggs in this election.
2022
See also: Washington Secretary of State election, 2022
General election
Special general election for Washington Secretary of State
Incumbent Steve Hobbs defeated Julie Anderson and Brad Klippert in the special general election for Washington Secretary of State on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Hobbs (D) | 49.8 | 1,468,521 |
 | Julie Anderson (Independent) | 45.8 | 1,351,926 | |
 | Brad Klippert (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.4 | 129,933 | ||
| Total votes: 2,950,380 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for Washington Secretary of State
The following candidates ran in the special primary for Washington Secretary of State on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Hobbs (D) | 39.9 | 747,993 |
| ✔ | | Julie Anderson (Independent) | 12.8 | 240,035 |
 | Keith Wagoner (R) | 12.2 | 227,842 | |
 | Bob Hagglund (R) | 12.0 | 225,633 | |
 | Mark Miloscia (R) | 10.0 | 187,774 | |
| Marquez Tiggs (D) | 7.9 | 148,716 | |
 | Tamborine Borrelli (America First Republican Party) | 4.6 | 86,748 | |
 | Kurtis Engle (Union Party) | 0.4 | 6,887 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1,499 | ||
| Total votes: 1,873,127 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Marquez Tiggs did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Tiggs’ campaign website stated the following:
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Voter Education I am passionate about comprehensive voter education because an informed electorate is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. My plan involves partnering with local organizations to directly provide voter education and resources to underserved and marginalized communities. By engaging young people early, I will foster a culture of civic participation that lasts a lifetime. I will use targeted media campaigns to disseminate vital information about elections, focusing on communities that have historically had lower voter turnout. Additionally, I will advocate for policies like same-day registration and extended voting hours, making the voting process more accessible for everyone. By ensuring that every citizen understands their voting rights and the importance of their vote, I will help increase participation and strengthen our democracy.
I am committed to enhancing election security with innovative and forward-thinking solutions. My plan includes implementing voter education programs in schools and designing a unique six to eight-digit alphanumeric code for every Washington state voter. This measure will ensure that all ballots are counted accurately, addressing past issues with mismatching signatures. I will strengthen cybersecurity measures to protect our election systems from threats, going beyond current efforts. Comprehensive training for election workers on security protocols and threat handling will ensure they are well-prepared and confident. By improving voter verification systems to prevent fraud while ensuring legitimate voters are not disenfranchised, I will build trust in the electoral process. Collaborating with social media platforms to flag and correct false information will maintain public trust and ensure accurate information prevails.
Empowering communities is at the heart of my campaign. I will create community councils to provide input on election processes and address local concerns, ensuring that every citizen's voice is heard. Unlike the current Secretary of State, I will deploy mobile voting units to make voting more accessible in underserved areas. By providing grants and resources to organizations that work to increase civic engagement and voter participation, I will support grassroots efforts to empower communities. Implementing systems for collecting feedback from voters about their experiences will allow us to continually improve the voting process. My proactive approach includes establishing one-stop service centers and digitizing state services to make them more accessible online. This will ensure that all communities have the resources and support they need to fully participate in our democracy. [2] |
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| —Marquez Tiggs’ campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
2022
Marquez Tiggs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tiggs' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Voters Education
- Election Security
- Voter Representation
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Elect Marquez Tiggs, "About," accessed July 22, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Elect Marquez Tiggs, “Top Priorities,” accessed July 23, 2024
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