Michelle Chatterton
Michelle Chatterton was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 25-Position 2 of the Washington House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Chatterton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Fully-Funding Our Local Public Schools We need legislators willing to break from the mistakes of the past and make the tough choices on K-12 education funding. I'm not willing to let inaction in Olympia put another generation of students at risk of missing out on a quality education. I'll demand the State Legislature find a solution to the school funding crisis; otherwise, the politicians in Olympia shouldn't get paid. Balanced Budgets & Performance Audits The biggest job of the State Legislature is passing a state budget every two years. I'll work to hold politicians accountable for how they spend our tax dollars, posting the state budget online and regularly conducting performance audits. The Legislature was wrong to slash funding for the performance audit program earlier this year. I'll work to have that funding restored. Real Relief From Traffic Congestion Pierce County residents need more transit options to connect them to their jobs in other parts of the Puget Sound region. Pierce County deserves its fair share of transportation dollars, and I will advocate for more transit money for the Puyallup Valley in our state budget. Building A Strong, Sustainable Economy For Everyone I work with small businesses nearly everday and know they're the backbone of our economy. I'll work to reduce their tax burden and eliminate any unnecessary red tape holding them back. I also support raising the minimum wage to keep pace with our changing economy. No one who works full-time should live in poverty. As a recent graduate of our public higher education system, I know how important it is to make college more affordable. That includes cracking down on predatory, for-profit student loan lenders. Homelessness, Mental Health Treatment, and Substance Abuse I wish our state and county legislators had been more engaged on this issue before it reached the point we are at today. We need elected leaders who are proactive and willing to always think about the challenges that people different from themselves face.[1] |
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| —Michelle Chatterton[2] | ||
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 Hans Zeiger (R) did not seek re-election.
Joyce McDonald defeated Michelle Chatterton in the Washington House of Representatives, District 25-Position 2 general election.[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 25-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joyce McDonald |
56.19% | 33,101 | |
| Democratic | Michelle Chatterton | 43.81% | 25,804 | |
| Total Votes | 58,905 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Michelle Chatterton and Joyce McDonald were unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 25-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michelle Chatterton | |
| Republican | Joyce McDonald | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Chatterton's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Pierce County Democrats
- 25th Legislative District Democrats
- Young Democrats of Washington
- Washington Conservation Voters
- Win With Women
- Congressman Denny Heck
- State Representative Kristine Lytton
- State Representative Laurie Jinkins
- Pierce County Councilmember Rick Talbert
- Franklin Pierce School Board Director Mary Sherman
Recent news
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Washington State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Michelle Chatterton, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Michelle Chatterton, "Endorsements," accessed October 4, 2016
