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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:


Bill Bryant on Government Reform
Republican Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Bill Bryant on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Loren Culp on Government Reform
Republican Governor Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Loren Culp on other issues.
  • Government unions should not be partisan. (Oct 2020)
Phil Fortunato on Government Reform
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Phil Fortunato on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

WA 2022: 2022 WA Senate race


Maria Cantwell on Government Reform
Democratic Jr Senator (WA): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Maria Cantwell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (May 2014)
  • CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Jennifer Ferguson on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for Washington U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jennifer Ferguson on other issues.
  • The government needs to be given back to the people. (Jan 2018)
Susan Hutchison on Government Reform
Republican candidate for Washington U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Susan Hutchison on other issues.
  • Term limits on elected officials, to stop the corruption. (Aug 2018)
  • CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
Mike Luke on Government Reform
Libertarian candidate for Washington U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Luke on other issues.
  • No surveillance of people; but surveillance of government ok. (Mar 2018)
  • All levels of government should practice what they preach. (Feb 2018)
Dave Strider on Government Reform
Independent candidate for Washington U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Strider on other issues.
  • Proper ID for voter registration. (Apr 2018)
Chris Vance on Government Reform
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Chris Vance on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Suzan DelBene on Government Reform
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Suzan DelBene on other issues.
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Apr 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Feb 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Nov 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Denny Heck on Government Reform
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Denny Heck on other issues.
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2014)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Sep 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Russia interfered with 2016 election, not Ukraine. (Dec 2019)
Jaime Herrera on Government Reform
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jaime Herrera on other issues.
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Pramila Jayapal on Government Reform
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Pramila Jayapal on other issues.
  • Automatic voter registration & felon re-enfranchisement. (Nov 2016)
  • Overturn Citizens United; dark money stifles elections. (Nov 2016)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jun 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
Derek Kilmer on Government Reform
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Derek Kilmer on other issues.
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jun 2013)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jun 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Rick Larsen on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (WA-2): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Rick Larsen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Mar 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Jim McDermott on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (WA-7): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Jim McDermott on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jul 2014)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on other issues.
  • Support Citizens United; unregulated campaign contributions. (Nov 2018)
  • Stricter voter restrictions, including photo IDs. (Nov 2018)
  • Grow the middle class, not the government. (Jan 2014)
  • Support Class Action Lawsuit Reform. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • CC:Campaign donations are free speech. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Dan Newhouse on Government Reform
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Newhouse on other issues.
  • Require photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Kim Schrier on Government Reform
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kim Schrier on other issues.
  • Overturn Citizens Union; modernize/secure voting systems. (May 2020)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
David Adam Smith on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (WA-9): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for David Adam Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jul 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Christine Gregoire on Government Reform
Democratic WA Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Christine Gregoire on other issues.
  • Transform to 21st-century government that can't do it all. (Jan 2011)
Jay Inslee on Government Reform
Democratic Washington Governor: Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Jay Inslee on other issues.
  • Supports National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. (Jul 2019)
  • Filibuster is preventing climate change legislation. (May 2019)
  • End the filibuster; it dooms good legislation. (Mar 2019)
  • Access to Democracy package: no barriers to suppress voting. (Jan 2019)
  • Favors automatic voter registration. (Jan 2018)
  • Lean management: bring disruptive change to Olympia. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
Doc Hastings on Government Reform
Republican Representative (WA-4): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Doc Hastings on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Dave Reichert on Government Reform
Republican Representative (WA-8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Dave Reichert on other issues.
  • Rid frivolous malpractice lawsuits for affordable healthcare. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Feb 2014)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
Gary Locke on Government Reform
Former Democratic Governor (1997-2004); Cabinet (Commerce): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gary Locke on other issues.
  • Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
Jennifer Dunn on Government Reform
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Dunn on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Slade Gorton on Government Reform
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Slade Gorton on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Replace CIA director with new National Intelligence Czar. (Jul 2004)
  • End secrecy about national intelligence appropriations. (Jul 2004)
  • Replace "need-to-know" culture with "need-to-share". (Jul 2004)
  • Congressional oversight for intelligence is dysfunctional. (Jul 2004)
  • No new domestic intelligence agency-use FBI. (Jul 2004)
Jay Inslee on Government Reform
Democrat (Gov. run 2012) (District 1): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Jay Inslee on other issues.
  • Supports National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. (Jul 2019)
  • Filibuster is preventing climate change legislation. (May 2019)
  • End the filibuster; it dooms good legislation. (Mar 2019)
  • Access to Democracy package: no barriers to suppress voting. (Jan 2019)
  • Favors automatic voter registration. (Jan 2018)
  • Lean management: bring disruptive change to Olympia. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
George Nethercutt on Government Reform
2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for George Nethercutt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
George Nethercutt on Government Reform
Republican (Until 2004) (District 5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for George Nethercutt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Linda Smith on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Linda Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Randy Tate on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Randy Tate on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Rick White on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick White on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Brian Baird on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (WA-3): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Brian Baird on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Norm Dicks on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (WA-6): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Norm Dicks on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
Bruce Guthrie on Government Reform
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bruce Guthrie on other issues.
  • Increase individuals campaign donation limits. (Oct 2006)
Brad Klippert on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brad Klippert on other issues.
  • Limits on political campaign funds. (Jul 2006)
  • Supports photo ID for voter registration. (Jan 2006)
John Koster on Government Reform
Republican Challenger 2010 (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Koster on other issues.
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
Mike McGavick on Government Reform
Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike McGavick on other issues.
  • Lawsuits drive up healthcare costs and reduce access. (May 2006)
  • End budget earmarking for pet projects. (May 2006)
Jack Metcalf on Government Reform
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jack Metcalf on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Dino Rossi on Government Reform
Republican Challenger (2010): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dino Rossi on other issues.
  • Call to halt earmarks; that's what's wrong with D.C. (Oct 2010)
  • No campaign spending limits; but full & timely disclosure. (Nov 1996)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
Al Swift on Government Reform
Democrat (retired 1994) (District 2): Click here for Al Swift on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jolene Unsoeld on Government Reform
Democrat (retired 1994) (District 3): Click here for Jolene Unsoeld on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Baumgartner on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for Michael Baumgartner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patty Murray on Government Reform
Democratic Sr Senator (WA): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Patty Murray on other issues.
  • Halting earmarks shortchanges important state projects. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Marilyn Strickland on Government Reform
Democrat (District 10): Click here for Marilyn Strickland on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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