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Scott Forbes
Scott Forbes was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 43-Position 1 of the Washington House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Forbes' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education: Our state constitution makes it clear that the legislature’s “paramount duty” is to fully fund education. I believe this is more than just a constitutional requirement: it’s also crucial for our economy and our society...and I believe fully funding education should go beyond K12. Transportation: Seattle continues to grow at an incredible rate. In fact, Seattle has been one of the fastest-growing major cities in the country for several years running, and the epicenter of that growth has been in South Lake Union, Denny Triangle, and Capitol Hill here in the 43rd. It’s time to stop playing catch-up on transit and start addressing our district’s transportation needs proactively. Affordable Housing: Housing prices are skyrocketing in Seattle, and as a result more and more people are being priced out of our district or out of their homes entirely. A lack of affordable housing in our neighborhoods means longer commutes, more people experiencing homelessness, and less of the diversity that makes the 43rd such an amazing district. The Environment: Seattle is an incredible place because it offers both big-city amenities and a beautiful natural environment. I will be a staunch proponent for the environment, from addressing climate change to protecting Seattle from environmental threats. Social Justice: In recent years, Washington State has taken laudable steps toward increasing equality and reforming some troubling laws. More work remains to be done on so many issues, from voting rights to gender pay equity to reproductive healthcare to ending mass incarceration.[1] |
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| —Scott Forbes, [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 Brady Walkinshaw (D) did not seek re-election.
Nicole Macri defeated Dan Shih in the Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 1 general election.[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Nicole Macri |
65.45% | 49,605 | |
| Democratic | Dan Shih | 34.55% | 26,180 | |
| Total Votes | 75,785 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
The following candidates ran in the Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 1 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 43-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Dan Shih |
24.67% | 9,497 | |
| Democratic | Nicole Macri |
52.41% | 20,180 | |
| Democratic | Scott Forbes | 5.84% | 2,247 | |
| Democratic | Sameer Ranade | 4.89% | 1,881 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Pitchford | 1.93% | 745 | |
| Democratic | Marcus Courtney | 3.04% | 1,171 | |
| Republican | Zachary Zaerr | 6.04% | 2,326 | |
| No party preference | John Eddy | 1.18% | 455 | |
| Total Votes | 38,502 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Forbes' endorsements included the following:[6]
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Recent news
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 43-Position 1
- 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.
- ↑ Forbes for Seattle, "Issues," 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
- ↑ Forbes for Seattle, "Endorsements," accessed July 11, 2016
