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Paul Dean (Washington)
Paul Dean (Democratic Party) (also known as Rocky) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 7-Position 2. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Dean completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Paul Dean was born in Los Angeles, California. He served in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 2018. He earned an associate degree from Maryland College. His professional experience includes working as a sandblaster and painter. He began serving on the Springdale Town Council in 2020. Dean has been affiliated with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Disabled Veterans of America, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 7-Position 2
Hunter Abell defeated Paul Dean in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 7-Position 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Hunter Abell (R) | 70.7 | 58,071 |
 | Paul Dean (D)  | 29.1 | 23,929 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 119 | ||
| Total votes: 82,119 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 7-Position 2
Hunter Abell and Paul Dean defeated Pat Bell and Ronald McCoy in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 7-Position 2 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hunter Abell (R) | 34.8 | 15,749 |
| ✔ | | Paul Dean (D) | 27.1 | 12,277 |
| Pat Bell (R) | 24.2 | 10,967 | ||
| Ronald McCoy (R) | 13.7 | 6,179 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 95 | ||
| Total votes: 45,267 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Dean received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Paul Dean completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dean's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- While Veterans Affairs typically falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Congress, state legislatures can play a role in advocating for improved services for veterans. It's unfair that some veterans have to travel long distances for short visits at VA Hospitals. We should work to bring satellite clinics and telehealth options to our region, making healthcare more accessible for those who served our country.
- Small towns are struggling. For many, they are barely managing to fund basic needs. Infrastructure and capital improvements are all too often not even considered. Supporting small towns with infrastructure improvements is crucial for their growth and the well-being of their residents. I feel Olympia needs to consider ways to help such as infrastructure grants, technical assistance, public-private partnerships and tax incentives.
- Our schools strive to provide the best education with the resources available, but more support is needed to ensure our children thrive. Unfortunately, many schools have had to reduce or eliminate arts, music, and vocational programs, and they struggle to accommodate growing student populations due to limited funds for infrastructure. Investing in our schools is an investment in the future leaders of our nation. Olympia has the opportunity to lead the way in creating exceptional educational experiences for all students, and I am determined to work for positive change.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 4, 2024
