Legislative District No. 5

For State Legislative District No. 5, I got lazy. Look at the Seattle Times Voters Guide which does a good job of listing out the answers from each candidate on top priorities, transportation, economy, projected budget shortfall, teacher salaries/class sizes, environment, health care, and boom/bust cycles of the economy.


State Senator - Vote for Cheryl Pflug (Incumbent, Republican)

Seattle Times: Pflug
Post Intelligencer: Pflug

How do you pronounce her name? Who cares, she is a UW grad. Finally. a Husky to vote for. Yeah, she’s a Republican, but from the Seattle Times Editorials:

The Maple Valley Republican is a workhorse reflective of the values of her rural-suburban district. Pflug's voting record eludes partisanship. When her GOP colleagues walked out last year after voting against scientifically accurate sex-education legislation, Pflug was one of two Republicans to stay and vote in favor of it.

See the Seattle Times Voters Guide for a side-by-side comparison.


Representative Position No. 1 – Vote for Jay Rodne (Incumbent, Republican)

Seattle Times: Rodne
Post Intelligencer: No endorsement available

From the Seattle Times Editorials:

An experienced lawmaker who pledges to deal with the state's mushrooming deficit through strict prioritizing, Rodne is needed in the Legislature. His opponent, John Viebrock, doesn't make a compelling case for change.

See the Seattle Times Voters Guide for a side-by-side comparison.


Representative Position No. 2 – Vote for Glenn Anderson (Incumbent, Republican)

Seattle Times: Anderson
Post Intelligencer: No endorsement available

From the Seattle Times Editorials:

Despite the growing presence of Democratic lawmakers on the Eastside, Anderson has won three terms and the respect of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. This is because he offers experience and a sharp fiscal eye. Veteran teacher David Spring is a worthy opponent, but not a better choice.

See the Seattle Times Voters Guide for a side-by-side comparison.