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Michael Appleby
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November 6, 2018

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Michael Appleby (Republican Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 41-Position 2. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Appleby was previously a 2016 Republican candidate for the same seat.

Campaign themes

2016

Appleby's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

Transportation:

  • As proposed, I do not support the Sound Transit 3 measure and would encourage you to look closer and vote NO too. We need Sound Transit to propose an enhanced plan that offers more to the Eastside. We need additional buses now. We need Bus Rapid Transit that replaces or compliments rail. We need more park & rides to ensure these transit options are convenient. Most importantly, we need these things done quickly and transparently to rebuild the public’s trust. A Sound Transit 3 plan that includes these components should be the basis of consideration for the Eastside.
  • Additionally, the allocation of tax dollars should reflect our contributions and not subsidize Seattle as is currently happening. We need a system that moves more people and has an impact commensurate with the cost burden it is placing on our families. We need results now, not in 20 years. We need traffic engineering, not social engineering!

Education:

  • We need to increase education funding and solve the McCleary funding issue. Improving educational outcomes will require the Governor, legislators and unions to meet in open, transparent discussions. Closed door negotiations don’t allow for new and innovative advances in education, they only further entrench existing problems. I want to be a part of this coalition that puts more funding into the classroom where it empowers our teachers and benefits our children.
  • It is my position that increased funding is a first step toward improving outcomes. But just as importantly we need to bring new innovations into classrooms to ensure our children are prepared for the 21st Century. It is my priority to ensure every child has an excellent teacher who can use the best new practices and new ideas available.

Taxes and Spending:

  • State budgets cannot continue to grow beyond our revenue and tax dollars must be spent wisely. I will hold the line on taxes and hold our government accountable when spending our precious tax dollars. There have not been enough audits or hearings necessary for us to feel confident that the dollars we are sending to state agencies are being wisely spent. How can we have audits when the state auditor has been in court defending himself?
  • Our State Constitution prohibits a state income or capitals gains tax. But that hasn’t stopped the House Democrat Coalition, which my opponent is a part of, to continue to push for a state capital gains tax. I will never support or vote for a state capital gains or income tax.
  • The voters have repeatedly approved initiatives demanding to vote on a Constitutional Amendment requiring a 2/3 majority to raise taxes. The Washington State Democrat Party have denied voters this opportunity time and time again. I will fight to honor the voters’ will in sending them the opportunity to vote on an amendment requiring a 2/3 majority to raise taxes.[1]
 ”
—Michael Appleby, [2]

Elections

2018

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 2

My-Linh Thai defeated Michael Appleby in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of My-Linh Thai
My-Linh Thai (D)
 
65.6
 
45,476
Image of Michael Appleby
Michael Appleby (R)
 
34.4
 
23,885

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 69,361
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 2

My-Linh Thai and Michael Appleby defeated Wendy Weiker in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of My-Linh Thai
My-Linh Thai (D)
 
43.0
 
17,144
✔
Image of Michael Appleby
Michael Appleby (R)
 
31.5
 
12,581
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Wendy Weiker (D)
 
25.5
 
10,185

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 39,910
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2016

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Washington House of Representatives 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 Judy Clibborn defeated Michael Appleby in the Washington House of Representatives, District 41-Position 2 general election.[3]

Washington House of Representatives, District 41-Position 2 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Judy Clibborn Incumbent 61.65% 43,077
     Republican Michael Appleby 38.35% 26,794
Total Votes 69,871
Source: Washington Secretary of State


Incumbent Judy Clibborn and Michael Appleby defeated Angel Jordan and William Popp Sr. in the Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 2 top two primary.[4][5]

Washington House of Representatives, District 41-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Judy Clibborn Incumbent 55.16% 16,533
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michael Appleby 32.99% 9,889
     Libertarian Angel Jordan 2.12% 636
     Democratic William Popp Sr. 9.72% 2,914
Total Votes 29,972
Source: Washington Secretary of State

Endorsements

2016

In 2016, Appleby’s endorsements included the following:[6]

  • Phillip Yin, Candidate, Lt. Governor
  • Eric Geary, Candidate, Yakima County Commissioner

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  2. ↑ Vote Appleby, "Issues," accessed July 11, 2016
  3. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
  4. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
  5. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
  6. ↑ Vote Appleby, "Endorsements," accessed July 11, 2016


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