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Marquez Tiggs
Image of Marquez Tiggs
Elections and appointments
Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

High school

Russellville High School

Bachelor's

Grand Canyon University, 2019

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Personal
Profession
Military
Contact

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
Image of Steve Hobbs
Steve Hobbs (D)
 
59.2
 
2,234,420
Image of Dale Whitaker
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
Image of Steve Hobbs
Steve Hobbs (D)
 
48.4
 
930,533
Image of Dale Whitaker
Dale Whitaker (R)
 
36.9
 
709,046
Image of Marquez Tiggs
Marquez Tiggs (D)
 
9.7
 
185,628
Image of Damon Townsend
Damon Townsend (No Labels Party) Candidate Connection
 
5.0
 
96,586
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
1,534

Total votes: 1,923,327
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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
Image of Steve Hobbs
Steve Hobbs (D)
 
49.8
 
1,468,521
Image of Julie Anderson
Julie Anderson (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
45.8
 
1,351,926
Image of Brad Klippert
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
Image of Steve Hobbs
Steve Hobbs (D)
 
39.9
 
747,993
Image of Julie Anderson
Julie Anderson (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
12.8
 
240,035
Image of Keith Wagoner
Keith Wagoner (R)
 
12.2
 
227,842
Image of Bob Hagglund
Bob Hagglund (R)
 
12.0
 
225,633
Image of Mark Miloscia
Mark Miloscia (R)
 
10.0
 
187,774
Image of Marquez Tiggs
Marquez Tiggs (D) Candidate Connection
 
7.9
 
148,716
Image of Tamborine Borrelli
Tamborine Borrelli (America First Republican Party) Candidate Connection
 
4.6
 
86,748
Image of Kurtis Engle
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

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Marquez Tiggs did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Tiggs’ campaign website stated the following:

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.


Election Security

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.


Community Empowerment

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]

—Marquez Tiggs’ campaign website (2024)[3]

2022

Candidate Connection

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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I was born and raised in Alabama. I garnered valuable leadership skills and the ability to influence. I learned the importance of hard work, becoming a person of value, and giving back to the community. After graduating high school and attending college, I decided to pursue a new challenge by enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving my country. Soon after my military career, I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree. I am now looking to serve my country by protecting free and fair elections here in Washington State. The Bloody Sunday of 1965, Selma, Alabama, fueled my passion for educating, inspiring those to vote, and combat voter suppression. I intend to remain engaged in ensuring that we will uphold democracy through the vote of the people of this country.

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Campaign finance summary


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Marquez Tiggs campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Washington Secretary of StateLost primary$0 $0
2022Washington Secretary of StateLost primary$0 $0
Grand total$0 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal 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

See also


External links

Footnotes

  1. Elect Marquez Tiggs, "About," accessed July 22, 2024
  2. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  3. Elect Marquez Tiggs, “Top Priorities,” accessed July 23, 2024