Steve Litzow
Steve Litzow is a former Republican member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 41 from 2011 to 2017. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Litzow attended Northwestern University. Before his election, Litzow worked as a consultant with EMM Group. He is a former Procter and Camble executive, and worked in senior management for Xpensewise, Compuserve, and ShareBuilder. He served on the Mercer Island City Councilmember from 2003-2007.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Litzow served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Early Learning & K-12 Education, Chair |
| • Financial Institutions & Insurance |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Litzow served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Early Learning & K-12 Education, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Litzow served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Early Learning & K-12 Education |
| • Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2016
Litzow's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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2012
Litzow's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
Creating Jobs
- Excerpt: "Senator Steve helped pass tax relief for small business and workers' compensation reforms to make state government more business-friendly and encourage hiring."
Strengthening Education
- Excerpt: "Steve is a leading advocate for education reform. He led a coalition of parents, teachers, businesses, and legislators in passing a comprehensive teacher evaluation system that helps put a great teacher in every classroom. Steve fought to protect education funding and helped pass a budget that did not cut education this year."
Balancing the Budget
- Excerpt: "During his first term, the Senator helped pass legislation that saves taxpayer money by reforming Washington's worker compensation system. This year, he helped pass a sustainable budget that did not cut funding for education or the most vulnerable -- without raising taxes."
Improving Transportation
- Excerpt: "As a member of the Transportation Committee, Steve Litzow is working to improve I-405, I-90, and mass transit to sustainably reduce daily commute times and keep freight moving. Steve will work across party lines to find practical solutions to our community's future infrastructure needs."
2010
Litzow's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Business
- Excerpt: "Reduce the tax burden on small business jobs to help them survive and recover. Provide incentives and predictability for small businesses to invest in future growth."
- Spending
- Excerpt: "Our state must stop spending more money than it brings in. Decreasing spending reduces the tax burden on small businesses so that they can employ more people."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Education, the #1 state budget priority, is the foundation of a vibrant economy. By fully funding education and reducing class sizes, we will provide more jobs for quality teachers. "
- Transportation
- Excerpt: "Continue investing in I-405, I-90, and mass transit to sustainably reduce daily commute times and keep freight moving. Steve will work across party lines to find practical solutions to our community's future infrastructure needs."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Washington State Senate 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.
Lisa Wellman defeated incumbent Steve Litzow in the Washington State Senate District 41 general election.[4]
| Washington State Senate, District 41 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Lisa Wellman |
51.86% | 37,107 | |
| Republican | Steve Litzow Incumbent | 48.14% | 34,446 | |
| Total Votes | 71,553 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Lisa Wellman and incumbent Steve Litzow defeated Bryan Simonson in the Washington State Senate District 41 top two primary.[5][6]
| Washington State Senate, District 41 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Lisa Wellman |
48.79% | 14,800 | |
| Republican | Steve Litzow Incumbent |
47.29% | 14,344 | |
| Libertarian | Bryan Simonson | 3.92% | 1,189 | |
| Total Votes | 30,333 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
2012
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2012
Litzow won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington State Senate District 41. Litzow was unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Maureen Judge (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Litzow Incumbent |
54% | 37,314 | |
| Democratic | Maureen Judge | 46% | 31,734 | |
| Total Votes | 69,048 | |||
2010
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2010
Steve Litzow was elected to the Washington State Senate District 41. He ran unopposed in the August 17 primary. He defeated Randy Gordon (D) in the November 2, 2010, general election.
| Washington State Senate, District 41 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Litzow (R)
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30,030 | 50.16% | ||
| Randy Gordon (D) | 29,836 | 49.84% | ||
| Washington State Senate, District 41 Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Litzow (R)
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16.938 | 50.14% | ||
| Randy Gordon (D)
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16,846 | 49.86% | ||
2008
| Washington House of Representatives, District 41-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Marcie Maxwell (D)
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32,571 | 50.58% | ||
| Steve Litzow (R) | 31,823 | 49.42% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2014.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Children's Campaign Fund — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against CCF's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their stances on small business issues.
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- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2013.
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- Children's Campaign Fund — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against CCF's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their stances on small business issues.
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2012.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Washington Community Action Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on 25 bills identified by WCAN to have "the most direct impact on racial equity."
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WCU's position.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2011.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Litzow’s endorsements included the following:[9]
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Presidential preference
2012
Steve Litzow endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[10]
Personal
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Steve Litzow is married. He and his wife Jenny, live in Mercer Island with their four children.
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See also
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington State Senate
- Washington State Senate Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
- Washington State Senate District 41
External links
- Steve Litzow on the Washington State Senate website
- Steve Litzow on the Senate Republican Caucus website
- Litzow's official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Steve Litzow on Facebook
- Steve Litzow's biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Steve Litzow, "Issues," accessed July 11, 2016
- ↑ stevelitzow, "Official Campaign Website," accessed April 12, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State Senate," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ Steve Litzow, "Endorsements," accessed July 11, 2016
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Washington State Elected Officials and Leaders," February 13, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Randy Gordon (D) |
Washington State Senate District 41 2011-2017 |
Succeeded by Lisa Wellman (D) |
