Jason Overstreet
Jason Overstreet is a former Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 42-Position 1 from 2011 to 2015. He previously served as State House Assistant Minority Whip. Overstreet did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Overstreet received his associate degree from Whatcom Community College and a degree in land surveying from Bellingham Technical College. He is a professional firefighter and small business owner, and previously served on the Blain City Council.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Overstreet served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Early Learning and Human Services |
| • Environment |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Overstreet served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Early Learning and Human Services |
| • Health and Human Services Appropriations and Oversight |
| • State Government and Tribal Affairs |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2012
Overstreet's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Constitutional Integrity and the Rule of Law
- Excerpt: "We are a government of laws, not of men. Until our elected officials begin honoring their oath of office, we will continue to see the erosion of our Constitutional Republic."
Life
- Excerpt: "Life begins at conception and ends with natural death. It is government’s duty to protect it. Our founders acknowledged that life is from God, placing it as the first unalienable right in the Declaration of Independence."
Marriage
- Excerpt: "Marriage is the union, rooted in the created order, between one man and one woman."
Gun Ownership
- Excerpt: "Law abiding citizens should never have to fear losing their right to keep and bear arms."
Agriculture and Private Property Rights
- Excerpt: "I will fight for agriculture by respecting families’ rights to use their land."
Elections
2012
Overstreet won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1. Overstreet was unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Natalie McClendon (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jason Overstreet Incumbent |
54% | 35,225 | |
| Democratic | Natalie McClendon | 46% | 29,972 | |
| Total Votes | 65,197 | |||
2010
Jason Overstreet was elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1. He defeated Michael C. Smith, Richard May and Craig Mayberry in the August 17, 2010, primary. In the November 2, 2010, general election he defeated Democrat Al Jensen.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 42-Position 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jason Overstreet (R)
|
31,885 | |||
| Al Jensen (D) | 28,558 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 42-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jason Overstreet (R)
|
15,852 | 45.66% | ||
| Al Jensen (D)
|
9,285 | 26.75% | ||
| Richard May (D) | 4,963 | 14.30% | ||
| Craig Mayberry (I) | 3,094 | 8.91% | ||
| Michael C. Smith (R) | 1,522 | 4.38% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Jason Overstreet endorsed Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential election.[6]
Scorecards
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- 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.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative 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 2013.
- 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.
- 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.
Personal
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Overstreet and his wife, Jessica, have five children.
Recent news
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See also
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
- Washington state legislative districts
External links
- Overstreet on the House Republicans website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ voteoverstreet, "Official Campaign Website," accessed April 17, 2014
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State House of Representatives," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 17, 2010 Primary Results," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "November 02, 2010 General Election Results," accessed December 26, 2014
- ↑ Ron Paul 2012, "Ron Paul Endorsed By Washington State Rep. Jason Overstreet," February 15, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Doug Ericksen (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Luanne Van Werven (R) |
