Sam Kim
Sam Kim was a 2016 Independent Democrat candidate for District 17-Position 1 of the Washington House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Kim's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Education
- Excerpt: "This is our future and our paramount duty."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "We need to spur jobs growth by making Clark County and Washington State more business friendly."
Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Let's break the logjam and get bridges built across the river."
Safety and security
- Excerpt: "Protecting our right to bear arms, stopping elder abuse, [and] defending against cyber threats, including identity theft."
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 Lynda Wilson (R) did not seek re-election.
Vicki Kraft defeated Sam Kim in the Washington House of Representatives, District 17-Position 1 general election.[2]
Washington House of Representatives, District 17-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
51.66% | 30,552 | |
Independent Democrat | Sam Kim | 48.34% | 28,585 | |
Total Votes | 59,137 | |||
Source: Washington Secretary of State |
The following candidates ran in the Washington House of Representatives District 17-Position 1 top two primary.[3][4]
Washington House of Representatives, District 17-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
33.51% | 7,714 | |
Independent Democrat | ![]() |
21.31% | 4,905 | |
Democratic | Don Orange | 18.42% | 4,241 | |
Democratic | Joshua Egan | 4.68% | 1,077 | |
Democratic | Rob Frisina | 7.45% | 1,716 | |
Republican | Jerry Oliver | 14.63% | 3,369 | |
Total Votes | 23,022 | |||
Source: Washington Secretary of State |
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Kim's endorsements included the following:[5]
- 17th LD Democrats
- Clark County Democrats Central Committee
- Service Employees International Union Local 925
- International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council #5
- Washington State School Retirees
- Service Employees International Union 775
- Washington State Nursing Association
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77
- Washington Teamsters #28
- Washington Teamsters Local 252
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 17-Position 1
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Washington State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Sam Kim, "Issues," accessed July 13, 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
- ↑ Vote Sam Kim, "Endorsements," accessed September 16, 2016