CANDIDATES AND CAMPAIGNS

SEEKING ENDORSEMENT OF THE 31st LD DEMOCRATS

(2010 Races)

These candidates are seeking the endorsement of the 31st LD Democrats.
Learn about them and then come to our endorsement meeting to vote on whether to support their candidacy with the resources of our organization.

Raymond R. Bunk III, for State Senate, 31st District Click on Raymond's name, above, to read his answers to our candidate questionnaire. Click Ray's picture (left) to visit his campaign website. Click here to see a video of Ray speaking to the members of the 31st LD Democrats at our April 21, 2010 Nominating Convention. "I'm running for State Senate because the 31st District deserves better than Pam Roach. We deserve a State Senator with the civility to work across party lines and to get real results for our district." Ron Weigelt, for State Senate, 31st District Click on Ron's name, above, to read his answers to our candidate questionnaire. Click Ron's picture (left) to visit his campaign website. Click here to see a video of Ron speaking to the members of the 31st LD Democrats at our March 17, 2010 General Meeting. "I will work with others (within my own party and across the aisle) to create, discuss, and implement solutions to our problems.  Getting things done is all about good communication and hard work!  I will do both." David Tracy, for Judge, King County District Court, SE, #6 Click on David's name, above, to read his answers to our candidate questionnaire. Click David's picture (left) to visit his campaign website. "[My] judicial philosophy is that everyone who comes before the court deserves to be treated respectfully and be given the opportunity to be heard." Claire Sussman, for Judge, Pierce County District Court, Dept 2 Click on Claire's name, above, to read her answers to our candidate questionnaire. Click Claire's picture (left) to visit her campaign website. "I am running for Pierce County District Court Judge Position No. 2 in the 2010 Election because I have a deeply rooted belief in equal access to the courts and a firm but fair approach to the administration of justice that ensures that all parties receive their day in court." Matt Williams, for Judge, King County District Court, SE, #6 Click on Matt's name, above, to read his answers to our candidate questionnaire. Click Matt's picture (left) to visit his campaign website. "I want to bring my experience in improving public safety and ensuring justice and fairness and put it to work here in King County." Peggy Levesque, for State Representative, Pos. 1, 31st District Click on Peggy's name, above, to read her answers to our candidate questionnaire. Click Peggy's picture (left) to visit her campaign website. "I’m running for State Representative because people in our community deserve a Legislator who not only understands the challenges they are facing, but who will work for them day in and day out in the State House of Representatives." Adam Smith, for U.S. Congress, 9th District Click Adam's picture (left) to visit his campaign website. (Per a vote of the Executive Board, the requirement to fill out a questionnaire has been waived for candidate Adam Smith.) "As I have done in the past, I will continue to advocate for our families by working to protect and create jobs, provide quality and affordable health care, protect our environment, and look out for the interests of our veterans and the brave men and women of our armed services and their families." Darrell Phillipson, for Judge, King County District Court, SE, #2 To read his answers to our candidate questionnaire, click here: Page 1 and here: Page 2. Click Darrell's picture (left) to visit his campaign website. "I want to continue to work to improve the efficiency and cost-effectivenenss of our courts. I believe my experience and leadership will continue to be an asset both to the Court and the community." Suzan DelBene, for U.S. Congress, 8th District To read her answers to our candidate questionnaire, click here: Page 1  Page 2  Page 3. Click Suzan's picture (left) to visit her campaign website. "I believe the time has come to elect a representative for the 8th Congressional District who will place people above politics and push for policies that enable our citizens to transform their talents, hard work, and creativity into new opportunities." Patrick McElligott, for Pierce County Council To read his answers to our candidate questionnaire, click here: Page 1 and here: Page 2. Click Pat's picture (left) to visit his campaign website. "It seems like every time you pick up the paper you read about another conflict in County Government. People are tired of the bickering and they want results, not more fighting. On the State Investment Board, my approach to success has been pretty simple – if you don’t care who gets the credit, you can work with others regardless of their political party and produce positive results."