Valerie Sarratt
Valerie Sarratt (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 12-Position 2. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Sarratt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
Incumbent Mike Steele defeated Valerie Sarratt in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Steele (R) | 63.8 | 37,223 |
 | Valerie Sarratt (D)  | 36.2 | 21,114 | |
| Total votes: 58,337 | |||
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Top-two primary
Incumbent Mike Steele and Valerie Sarratt defeated Alan Fahnestock in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Steele (R) | 60.8 | 20,323 |
| ✔ | | Valerie Sarratt (D) | 32.4 | 10,831 |
| Alan Fahnestock (Independent) | 6.8 | 2,275 | ||
| Total votes: 33,429 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Valerie Sarratt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sarratt's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Universal healthcare (state-based Medicare for All) 2. Full funding for education (especially early education) 3. Local economies
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I'm a middle school teacher, so my passion is helping students obtain the best education possible. These days, many parents/guardians do not have the time or ability to read to their youngsters. Therefore, in order to give all kids the best chance possible at a high level of literacy, I believe that we need to make substantial investments in early education.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I admire the determination and plain-spoken approach of Bernie Sanders. Bernie cares about the well-being of working families, and I agree many of his stances on issues.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Above all, an elected official should stand firm in the face of lobbyists, and not become financially beholden to any special interests.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
It's certainly beneficial for candidates to have previous experience in government or politics. That being said, I am a strong believer that we need more scientists, teachers, and blue collar union workers to run for office.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Washington House of Representatives
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