Rayleen Aguirre (Cowlitz County Commissioner Board District 2, Washington, candidate 2024)

Rayleen Aguirre

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Republican Party

Candidate, Cowlitz County Commissioner Board District 2

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Last election

August 6, 2024

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Birthplace

Longview, Wash.

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Southern Baptist

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Volunteer

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Rayleen Aguirre (Republican Party) ran for election to the Cowlitz County Commissioner Board District 2 in Washington. She was on the ballot in the primary on August 6, 2024.^[source]

Aguirre completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rayleen Aguirre provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on June 13, 2024:

• Birth date: August 18, 1980
• Birth place: Longview, Washington
• High school: Kelso High School
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Southern Baptist
• Profession: Volunteer
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Elect Rayleen for a brighter more unified community
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Elections

General election

General election for Cowlitz County Commissioner Board District 2

Amy Norquist and Steve Ferrell ran in the general election for Cowlitz County Commissioner Board District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Amy Norquist (D)
	Submit photo	Steve Ferrell (R)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Cowlitz County Commissioner Board District 2

The following candidates ran in the primary for Cowlitz County Commissioner Board District 2 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Amy Norquist (D)
	Submit photo	Rayleen Aguirre (R)
	Submit photo	Steve Ferrell (R)
	Submit photo	Hal Palmer (R)
	Submit photo	Justin R. Brown (Independent Party)
	Submit photo	Jo Zichterman (Independent Party)

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Rayleen Aguirre completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Aguirre's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Thank you in taking a proactive approach to your 2024 Cowlitz County Commissioners District 2 election.

For those I haven’t had the pleasure to meet yet; I am a Christ centered, devoted, and loving mother of two wonderfully amazing daughters, Elise and Ella. I’ve been blessed with nearly 20 years of marriage to my loving and encouraging husband Nic.

I have been active in our community for over 15 years. I’ve helped manage and run numerous campaigns in a nonpartisan and community oriented fashion. I have attended nearly every county commissioner meeting for the last 2 years and have diligently studied the position of county commissioner to ensure I will serve Cowlitz County in the manner its citizens deserve.

I look forward to your support throughout my 2024 campaign to serve Cowlitz County. I am excited to show you why I am the only choice for County Commissioner in the 2nd district. Thank you for your time and consideration, God bless.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Continued fiscal responsibility
• Facility maintenance
• Collaboration with other jurisdictions

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Keeping taxes low

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Strong moral compass, willingness to listen to other sides opinions and doing what best serves our community.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have been involved in our local government for 13 years. Constantly attending council and commissioners meetings.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Fiscal responsibility. The commissioners control the county’s budget.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a positive legacy. I would like to see our economy flourish so my children will want to return after finishing their education.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11, I was 21

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Target when I was 16. Worked there for 6 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible, because it gives me life instructions.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

I’m a firm believer in the constitution.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe that being transparent and accountable is very important for elected officials.

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