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Pablo Monroy
Pablo Monroy was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 31-Position 2 of the Washington House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Monroy's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education: Public education has been underfunded for years in Washington. That has to stop. We also need to make sure that parents have as many resources and options available to them as possible. This means fully funding our public schools, and keeping charter schools open. As an uncle to two girls just entering our public education system, I feel a responsibility to make sure they are offered the best education possible. Not just for their sake, but for all of ours. Taxes: Our state budget is the highest it has been in history. What we need is a limited, but fiscally sound government that uses the revenue they already have more wisely, leaving no need for tax increases, or the state income tax that Democrats are pushing for. Small Business: As a small business owner in Pierce County, I have seen first-hand the negative impact government restrictions have on small business in Washington. When we limit business owners, we limit their ability to create jobs. Further, we limit opportunities for young job seekers to open small businesses, create their own wealth, and create additional jobs. We need to support and encourage young entrepreneurs, not stifle them. Infrastructure: The term “Traffic Avenue” has become a punchline in Sumner. Every year people in the 31st District are spending more time stuck in traffic, and less time at home with their families. We have the budget to fix the problem, and reduce commute times. It just needs to be prioritized. I will vote for more roads, and more time with family. Protect the Constitution: Washington has one of the most comprehensive state constitutions in the country. It ensures that our citizen’s individual rights and liberty are never trampled by the government. Article 1, section 1 states, “All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights.” That is worth protecting.[1] |
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| —Pablo Monroy, [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 Christopher Hurst (D) did not seek re-election.
Phil Fortunato defeated Lane Walthers in the Washington House of Representatives, District 31-Position 2 general election.[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 31-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Phil Fortunato |
57.73% | 36,000 | |
| Independent Democrat | Lane Walthers | 42.27% | 26,364 | |
| Total Votes | 62,364 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Phil Fortunato and Lane Walthers defeated Morgan Irwin and Pablo Monroy in the Washington House of Representatives District 31-Position 2 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 31-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Phil Fortunato |
39.86% | 9,878 | |
| Independent Democrat | Lane Walthers |
36.35% | 9,007 | |
| Republican | Morgan Irwin | 14.45% | 3,580 | |
| Republican | Pablo Monroy | 9.35% | 2,316 | |
| Total Votes | 24,781 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 31-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.
- ↑ Elect Pablo Monroy, "Solutions," accessed July 11, 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
