Dear Voter,

I am a State Senator first. Until the 2012 Legislative Session ends, I will be in Olympia fighting tirelessly for the people of Washington. We need a sustainable budget in Washington State, we need effective agency management, and we need to preserve and strengthen the programs that matter most to citizens. Below is a video about the challenges we face and a pathway forward:

Soon, I look forward to coming to your district to share my vision for the Secretary of State's office. We have a crisis of confidence in our elected leaders. Special interest influence is greater than ever. The only way to push back is for everyday people to stand up and make their voice heard. I am committed to increasing voter confidence, and navigating the coming shifts in elections—from new technologies, to funding sources, to increased interest groups’ pressure on our system—with the same practicality and ingenuity that has defined my sixteen year legislative career.

I have a record as the Senate's strongest bipartisan voice. Not compromising my values, but willing to reach accross the aisle to get the people's work done. As Chairman of the Government Operations and Elections Committee following the Gregoire/Rossi 2004 election I spearheaded over a dozen reforms to fix our broken system, earning me the Legislator of the Year Award from the Washington State Association of County Auditors. In the Senate, I am the strongest advocate for effective agency management as a trained business assessor of best management practices in the private sector. As Chairman on the Economic Development Trade and Innovation Committee, I work in close partnership with the State's leading businesses to create jobs for Washingtonians and to craft a new prosperous economic vision for our state.

Elections are serious. I have the strongest record, the proven experience, and the demonstrated leadership to serve the people of Washington effectively as their Secretary of State.

When the legislative session ends I will hit the campaign trail hard, once again.  In the meantime, this site will receive minimal updates--my hardworking staff and I have done our best to provide as much information over the past months to help you make an informed voter decision.

Best Wishes,