Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 candidate surveys, 2022
This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.
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Candidates and election results
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2
April Connors defeated Joe Cotta in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 8-Position 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | April Connors (R)  | 55.0 | 29,176 |
 | Joe Cotta (R) | 43.1 | 22,880 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.9 | 993 | ||
| Total votes: 53,049 | |||
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April Connors (R)
Reliable Energy & Good Jobs The Tri-Cities is a world leader in clean, renewable energy – from nuclear to hydroelectric we’re leading the way to energy independence. Unfortunately, the west side is trying to take it away. Breaching our dams and scarring our landscape with windmill farms is not the answer. Embracing reliable clean power not only turns the lights on but keeps them on. Energy, along with agriculture and small business, are all part of what keeps our community prosperous, and all are at risk in Olympia.
Expanded Housing The Tri-Cities has not been immune to the statewide housing crisis. While Seattle politicians raise taxes and fight over regulations, their urban policies only exacerbate our problems in the Tri-Cities. We deserve the chance to find real solutions that fit our community, protect our way of life, and put homeownership within reach of all working families.
Joe Cotta (R)
I believe in reinstating trust to our law enforcement officers. The “Use of force” and “pursuit” laws have had a devastating effect on our safety. Homicide, overdose death, and car theft have dramatically increased, since these laws were enacted on July 25, 2021. My friends are getting their cars ripped off while others are leaving the state, due to the concern for our safety. We must restore power to our law enforcement entities to keep our citizens safe from crime. Laws must be enforced, order must be maintained, and criminals must be held accountable for their actions. I’m running to restore a system of human dignity and prosperity. I will work hard for district 8 and honor God in my commitment to protect and empower our community.
Our farmers and other business owners want and deserve a level playing field. Over regulation from the government is crippling our farms and businesses. We need and must provide foreign and domestic policies that encourage free market principles, to allow the hard work of farming and other businesses to be rewarded. Our food supply must flourish. Inheritance taxes, regulations, exorbitant minimum wage, mandatory agriculture overtime pay, excessive rules and mandates are placing an incredibly heavy burden on our farmers and business owners and must be balanced to encourage the prosperity of our farmers/business owners and their employees. When the farms do not prosper, the entire economy suffers.
April Connors (R)
Joe Cotta (R)
By serving Washington state, and the 8th district, I will protect and defend our liberties. I will fight to bring back good principles, freedom, and law and order. I believe you should be able to choose your child’s educational environment, what goes into you and your family’s bodies, and live in a safe and protected community. I oppose Critical Race Theory, Comprehensive Sex education, mandatory vaccinations, and mandatory masks in our schools.
I support the teaching of our nation’s truthful history, our Constitution, and functions of government operations. I support prayer in schools. I support technical education and increased exposure to agriculture. I also support all of our cultural programs that provide opportunities for our kids to learn teamwork, have fun, overcome adversity, and achieve a healthy sense of accomplishment. The tax money allocated to our children should follow the child to the parent’s/guardian’s preference of school.
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