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United States Representative
Washington State Legislature
- District 10, Senator
- District 10, Representative, Position 1
- District 10, Representative, Position 2
- District 21, Representative, Position 1
- District 21, Representative, Position 2
- District 38, Representative, Position 1
- District 38, Representative, Position 2
- District 39, Senator
- District 39, Representative, Position 1
- District 39, Representative, Position 2
- District 44, Representative, Position 1
- District 44, Representative, Position 2
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Key to Ratings
OVERALL RATINGS Overall Ratings are
determined by the SNOMEC Committee and are based on all pertinent
information available on each candidate, including but not limited to: the
interview panel's grades; press reports; and
background information supplied by the candidate and by informed sources.
Final SNOMEC Ratings are in BOLD.
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ENDORSED |
SNOMEC's endorsement of a candidate is
indicated by a rainbow flag as well as CAPITAL TYPE and
BOLD TYPE.
This is given when there is a clear choice of importance to voters on gay,
lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered issues. |
| 5 |
ACTIVIST |
Vocal & active supporter of GLBT
rights. As an elected or appointed official, sponsored
bills, issued executive orders, gave speeches, etc. in support. If no
prior political record, has been active in GLBT rights
organizations and causes. A 5 rating requires a record of
leadership/activism. |
| 4 |
ALLY |
Votes for and is verbally
supportive of GLBT rights and interests. Has not taken a leadership stand
or been an activist in GLBT organizations and causes. |
| 3 |
SYMPATHETIC |
Passively sympathetic or
supportive, may be an ineffective or passive supporter. Makes
minimum efforts in support of GLBT rights and interest. |
| 2 |
INCONSISTENT |
Indifferent, inconsistent or
unpredictable in reagard to GLBT issues. |
| 1 |
RESISTANT |
Usually against GLBT rights and issues
but is not outspoken. |
| 0 |
HOSTILE |
Actively outspoken opponent of GLBT
rights; known history of anti-gay activities. |
| ? |
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION |
Insufficient information for rating.
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| X |
NOT RATED |
SNOMEC has considered but declines to
rate this candidate. |
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LETTER GRADES
- A - Excellent
- B - Good
- C - Fair
- D - Poor
- F - Failed
These grades are based solely on the interview,
conducted by a panel of volunteers. The individuals on the
panels vary from interview to interview. An average of 7 panelists attend
each interview. The questions asked are the same for each candidate
interviewed. The panelists' grades for each of the five (5) subject areas
(listed below) covered in the interview are averaged to provide the letter
grades provided here.
The letter grades are given in the format XXXXX, where each X stands for
the panel's average letter grade for the candidate in the following topic
areas (and in this order):
- Equal Rights/Awareness
- Youth & Schools
- Family Values
- HIV/AIDS and Privacy
- Legislative Issues
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For example, a letter grade of ACABA means that the candidate received:
A for Equal Rights/Awareness,
C for Youth & Schools,
A for Family Values,
B for HIV/AIDS and Privacy,
A for Legislative Issues.
WHEN AN INTERVIEW IS NOT HELD: explanations
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| DI |
Declined to be interviewed
outright or did not respond to written invitation and phone calls. |
| DR |
Declined to be interviewed in a
rude manner. |
| NS |
Failed to appear for scheduled interview. |
| LC |
Late Cancellation of scheduled interview. |
| U |
Unable to schedule interview |
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CANDIDATE STATUS & PARTY AFFILIATION
| i |
incumbent |
| D |
Democrat |
| G |
Green |
| L |
Libertarian |
| NL |
Natural Law |
| NM |
Natural Medicine |
| Rfm |
Reform |
| R |
Republican |
United States Representative
2nd Congressional District
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Rick Larsen (D)
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AABAA-5
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Stuart Andrews (L)
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U-?
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Glen Johnson (NL)
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U-?
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John Koster (R)
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di-0
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Washington State Legislature
District 10, Senator
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Mary Margaret Haugen (D)(i)
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BABCA-4
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Bradley Carey (L)
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U-?
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Norma Smith (R)
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U-?
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District 10, Representative, Position 1
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Dave Anderson (D) (i)
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BABBA-5
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Dean Brittain (L)
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CDCDD-2
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Barry Sehlin (R)
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CCFCD-2
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Hugh Fleet(R)
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di-?
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District 10, Representative, Position 2
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John McCoy (D)
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BAACA-4
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Kelly Barlean (R) (i)
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di-2
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Lew Randall (L)
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U-?
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District 21, Representative, Position 1
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Mike Cooper (D) (i)
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AAABA-5
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Stanton Monlux (R)
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AABBC-3
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Erica Merkley (L)
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U-?
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District 21, Representative, Position 2
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Renee Radcliff (R) (i)
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AABBB-4
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Ned Daniels (D)
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BBBBB-3
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Gordy Bohnke (L)
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U-?
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District 38, Representative, Position 1
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Aaron Reardon (D) (i)
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BBAAA-4
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Allen Huang (R)
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CDDCC-2
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Blythe Brockway (L)
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U-?
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District 38, Representative, Position 2
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Pat Scott (D) (i)
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U-4
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Howard Gross (L)
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U-?
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Gregory Lemke (Rfm)
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U-?
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Adelle Reyes-Heaward (D)
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U-?
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District 39, Senator
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Fredda Smith (D)
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AAABA-4
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Michael Donow (R)
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U-3
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Craig Chase (L)
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U-?
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Val Stevens (R) (i)
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U-0
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District 39, Representative, Position 1
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Hans Dunshee (D) (i)
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AAABA-5
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Mike Anderson (R)
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LC-?
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Robert Donat (L)
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U-?
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Dan Kristiansen (R)
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U-?
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District 39, Representative, Position 2
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Liz Loomis (D)
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AAAAA-4
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John Morrison (R)
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LC-2
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Daniel Anderson (R)
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di-?
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Betty DeLay (R)
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U-?
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Christine Lawniczak (L)
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U-?
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Kirk Pearson (R)
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LC-?
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District 44, Representative, Position 1
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Kerry Watkins (D)
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AAAAA-5
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Herb O'Bryant (D)
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AAAAA-4
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Dave Schmidt (R)
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U-0
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District 44, Representative, Position 2
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John Lovick (D) (i)
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BBACA-5
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Irene Endicott (R)
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di-1
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Jesse Brocksmith (L)
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di-?
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