Reagan Dunn
Reagan Dunn is a member of the King County Council in Washington, representing District 9. He assumed office in 2005. His current term ends on January 1, 2026.
Dunn is running for re-election to the King County Council to represent District 9 in Washington. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. The primary for this office on August 5, 2025, was canceled.
Biography
Dunn earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. He earned his J.D. from University of Washington School of Law in 1998. After graduating from University of Washington, Dunn joined the law firm of Inslee, Doezie & Ryder, P.S. in Bellevue, where he remained until joining the Justice Department.[1]
In 2001, Dunn moved to Washington D.C. to serve as national coordinator and co-author for Project Safe Neighborhoods for former President George W. Bush. In this role, he was involved in the development of USA Freedom Corps and Citizen Corps, the V.I.P.S. Program (Volunteers in Police Service), and the expansion of the National Neighborhood Watch Program. Dunn later worked as a special assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida and Washington, D.C. He has also worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in Seattle.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Municipal elections in King County, Washington (2025)
General election
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General election for King County Council District 9
Incumbent Reagan Dunn and Jude Anthony are running in the general election for King County Council District 9 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Reagan Dunn (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Jude Anthony (Nonpartisan)  | |
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Reagan Dunn and Jude Anthony advanced from the primary for King County Council District 9.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Washington's 8th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Washington District 8
Incumbent Kim Schrier defeated Matt Larkin in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kim Schrier (D) | 53.3 | 179,003 |
 | Matt Larkin (R) | 46.4 | 155,976 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 1,059 | ||
| Total votes: 336,038 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 8
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 8 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim Schrier (D) | 47.9 | 97,700 |
| ✔ | | Matt Larkin (R) | 17.0 | 34,684 |
| Reagan Dunn (R) | 14.4 | 29,494 | |
 | Jesse Jensen (R) | 12.9 | 26,350 | |
 | Scott Stephenson (R) | 3.9 | 7,954 | |
| Emet Ward (D) | 0.9 | 1,832 | ||
| Dave Chapman (R) | 0.9 | 1,811 | ||
 | Keith Arnold (D) | 0.8 | 1,669 | |
 | Justin Greywolf (L) | 0.7 | 1,518 | |
 | Ryan Burkett (Independent) | 0.3 | 701 | |
 | Patrick Dillon (Concordia Party) | 0.1 | 296 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 122 | ||
| Total votes: 204,131 | |||
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2021
See also: Municipal elections in King County, Washington (2021)
General election
General election for King County Council District 9
Incumbent Reagan Dunn defeated Kim-Khanh Van in the general election for King County Council District 9 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Reagan Dunn (Nonpartisan) | 62.2 | 36,169 |
 | Kim-Khanh Van (Nonpartisan) | 37.6 | 21,895 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 105 | ||
| Total votes: 58,169 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for King County Council District 9
Incumbent Reagan Dunn and Kim-Khanh Van defeated Chris Franco and Ubax Gardheere in the primary for King County Council District 9 on August 3, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Reagan Dunn (Nonpartisan) | 55.4 | 26,663 |
| ✔ | | Kim-Khanh Van (Nonpartisan) | 21.9 | 10,532 |
| Chris Franco (Nonpartisan) | 16.1 | 7,747 | ||
| Ubax Gardheere (Nonpartisan) | 6.3 | 3,045 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 141 | ||
| Total votes: 48,128 | |||
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2017
Incumbent Reagan Dunn defeated Denice Carnahan in the general election for the District 9 seat on the King County Council.[2]
| King County Council, District 9 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Reagan Dunn Incumbent |
65.70% | 30,985 |
| Denice Carnahan | 34.30% | 16,175 |
| Total Votes | 47,160 | |
| Source: King County, "November 7, 2017 General Election," November 7, 2017 | ||
2012
| Attorney General of Washington General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Bob Ferguson |
53.5% | 1,564,443 | |
| Republican | Reagan Dunn | 46.5% | 1,361,010 | |
| Total Votes | 2,925,453 | |||
| Election results via Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Dunn was a 2012 Republican candidate for attorney general of Washington. He faced Stephen Pidgeon (R) and fellow King County Councilman Bob Ferguson (D) in the primary election on August 7. Dunn received the second highest number of votes, after Ferguson, and the two advanced to the general election, which was held on November 6, 2012. The night after the polls closed, on November 7th, Ferguson was declared the winner.[3][4]
Campaign themes
2025
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2022
Reagan Dunn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dunn's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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On the King County Council, I have been a budget hawk and have opposed more new taxes than any other Councilmember. I believe that we must be efficient with your tax dollars by prioritizing government services. I present a clear contrast with the incumbent, who has voted 100% of the time with President Biden’s agenda and increased our national debt by roughly $10 trillion dollars – a 50% increase of the national debt in just four short years.
We’re also seeing a startling rise in violent crime. In 2001, I was appointed by the President of the United States to lead Project Safe Neighborhoods, the U.S. Department of Justice’s national effort to fight violent crime. I am proud that under my leadership we reduced crime. If elected to Congress, I will use my experience as a federal prosecutor and expert in criminal justice policy to take violent criminals off our streets and support our law enforcement officers.
As your Representative, I will focus on cutting inflation, lowering prices, creating energy independence, securing our borders, protecting our environment, and fighting crime.- Reagan Dunn will RE-fund our police. Reagan is leading the fight to "re-fund the police" and support our first responders at a time when murders and shootings have reached record levels in Washington State.
- Reagan Dunn will fight to end inflation. Reagan won't be a rubber stamp for the Biden/Pelosi agenda. He will stand up against their big spending polices that raise our cost of living and make our communities less safe.
- Reagan Dunn will work towards energy independence. Reagan will unleash the power of American energy so we aren't relying on China and foreign powers to keep the lights on.
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2021
Reagan Dunn did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Issues
- Same-sex marriage
In a departure from standard party lines, Dunn told the Seattle press in January that he was backing efforts to support gay marriage legislation as a King County Councilman and would do the same if elected attorney general. He said his position on same-sex marriage has evolved out of consideration about his own marriage, and the important role the relationship plays in his life. Dunn is carving out an identity separate from GOP candidate and current Republican attorney general Rob McKenna by siding with his potential opponent in the AG race, Bob Ferguson (D), and Democratic Governor of Washington Christine Gregoire (whose position in favor of gay marriage has likewise evolved over time) on this controversial issue.[5] The stance has the potential to endear the Republican candidate to the state's moderate-to-left leaning electorate.
- Voter-ID legislation
During a debate with primary challenger Bob Ferguson (prefers Democratic Party), Dunn expressed his disapproval of Washington's status as one of only two states (the other is New Mexico) to issue drivers licenses to illegal immigrants. He thinks Washington's leniency makes the state an unwanted attraction for non-citizens, and proposes a solution similar to the "Utah model," wherein undocumented residents can be issued a Driving Privilege Card, which "authorizes non–citizens to drive a vehicle, but the card cannot be used as government–issued ID. So, you couldn't use it to board a plane or set up a bank account."[6]
- Public Safety
On his official campaign website, Dunn said his mission is "to use the power of the office to increase public safety – in schools, at work, in our homes and in our neighborhoods."[7]
- Regulation
The self-described fiscal conservative cites reducing reduction "millions of dollars wasted in settlement payouts by keeping state agencies from being sued in the first place" as one of his chief priorities for the office - something he, as a former private practice attorney experienced in advising both private companies and local governments on proper risk management , believes himself uniquely capable of achieving.[7]
- Gun control
Dunn is an avid gun collector and experienced shooter. He told The Seattle Times' that he does not support more gun control laws, such as requiring background checks at gun shows. "I think you've got a situation where you've got private sales and transactions of guns, and if people want to get guns illegally they can get them illegally." He also weighed on speculation about Congress pursuing a possible assault weapons ban on the heels of the Batman shootings in Colorado: "You're not going to solve the problem. You are not going to make America safer by all these further restrictions. It feels good, but it really won't make a difference," he said.[8]
Endorsements
2017
Dunn's campaign website included the following endorsements for 2017:[9]
- The Seattle Times
- Bellevue Mayor John Stokes
- Renton Firefighters IAFF Local 864
- Maple Valley Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3062
- Enumclaw Firefighters IAFF Local 3931
2012
Dunn, along with outgoing attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna (R) and treasurer candidate Jim McIntire (D), received the endorsement of The Seattle Times. He also received the endorsement of the Association of Washington Business Board of Directors.[10][11]
| Dunn Endorsements (click "show"):[12] | |
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Public Safety Organizations
WACOPS - Washington State Council of Police and Sheriffs COMPAS - Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs KCPOG - King County Police Officers Guild SPOG- Seattle Police Officers' Guild International Association of Fire Fighters Local 864 International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2595 Job Creators Washington REALTORS® Washington Farm Bureau Washingon Retail Association AWB - Association of Washington Business Spokane Home Builders Association Associated Builders and Contractors Washington State County Sheriffs Doug Barger, Adams County Sheriff Ken Bancroft, Asotin County Sheriff Steven Keane, Benton County Sheriff Brian Burnett, Chelan County Sheriff Bill Benedict, Clallam County Sheriff Gary E. Lucas, Clark County Sheriff Walt Hessler, Columbia County Sheriff Richard Lathim, Franklin County Sheriff Ben Keller, Garfield County Sheriff Tom Jones, Grant County Sheriff Steve Mansfield, Lewis County Sheriff Wade Magers, Lincoln County Sheriff Frank Rogers, Okanogan County Sheriff Paul Paston, Peirce County Sheriff Alan Botzheim, Pend Oreille County Sheriff Dave Brown, Skamania County Sheriff Ozzie Knezocich, Spokane County Sheriff Kendle Allen, Stevens County Sheriff John Snaza, Thurston County Sheriff John Turner, Walla Walla County Sheriff Bill Elfo, Whatcom County Sheriff Brett Myers, Whitman County Sheriff Ken Irwin, Yakima County Sheriff Washington State County Prosecutors Randy Flyckt, Adams County Prosecutor Gary A. Riesen, Chelan County Prosecutor Michael Sandona, Ferry County Prosecutor Shawn Sant, Franklin County Prosecutor Matthew Newberg, Garfield County Prosecutor D. Angus Lee, Grant County Prosecutor Greg Zepmel, Kittitas County Prosecutor Lori Hoctor, Klickitat County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer, Lewis County Prosecutor Jeffery Barkdull, Lincoln County Prosecutor Michael Dorcy, Mason County Prosecutor Steve Tucker, Spokane County Prosecutor Tim Rasmussen, Stevens County Prosecutor Jim Nagle, Walla Walla County Prosecutor David McEachran, Whatcom County Prosecutor Denis Tracy, Whitman County Prosecutor James Hagarty, Yakima County Prosecutor Mayors Pete Lewis, Auburn Dave Earling, Edmonds Conrad Lee, Bellevue Skip Priest, Federal Way Suzette Cooke, Kent Doug Richardson, Lakewood Bill Allison, Maple Valley Joe Marine, Mukiteo John Dulcich, New Castle Denis Law, Renton Current Attorneys General Luther Strange, Alabama Tom Horne, Arizona Pam Bondi, Florida Mike DeWine, Ohio Greg Abbott, Texas J.B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin | |
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See also
2025 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Reagan Dunn for Attorney General, "About," accessed July 23, 2012
- ↑ King County, Washington, "Who has filed: 2017 candidate filing," accessed May 19, 2017
- ↑ Seattle's Q13 FOX, "Inslee maintains slim lead in governor's race; Ferguson wins attorney general contest," November 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Attorney General Primary Results," August 7, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ King5 "Washington Attorney General candidate Dunn backs legalizing gay marriage," January 9, 2012
- ↑ "KUOW.org, "Washington Attorney General Debate Touches on Immigration, Driver's Licenses," June 15, 2012
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Reagan Dunn for Attorney General, "About Reagan," accessed February 9, 2012]
- ↑ The Seattle Times, "Candidates for governor, attorney general talk guns," July 28, 2012
- ↑ Reagan Dunn 2017 campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed October 10, 2017
- ↑ The Seattle Times, "The Times endorses Reagan Dunn for state attorney general," July 21, 2012
- ↑ Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal, "Association of Wash. Business endorses McKenna, Dunn and McIntire," June 18, 2012
- ↑ Reagan Dunn for Attorney General, "Endorsements," accessed July 23, 2012
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