Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Election Guide 2012

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town. Bookmark this page for updates.

Voting Information

• Sample Ballot: To see the full state ballot, go to the Washington Secretary of State's website.
• Polling locations: To find ballot drop-off locations go here and enter your zip code.
• Register to Vote: You have to register to vote by Oct. 6. You can download the form here or register online here.

Races

STATE:

Governor

Rob McKenna (R); Jay Inslee (D); 

Lt. Governor

Brad Owen (D); Bill Finkbeiner (R)

Secretary of State

Kim Wyman (R); Kathleen Drew (D)

State Treasurer

Jim McIntire (D)

State Auditor

James Watkins (R); Troy Kelley (D)

Attorney General

Bob Ferguson (D); Reagan Dunn (R)

Commissioner of Public Lands

Peter J. Goldmark (D); Clint Didier (R)

Superintendent of Public Instruction (non partisan)

Randy I. Dorn; Ronald L. (Ron) Higgins

Insurance Commissioner

Mike Kreidler (D); John R. Adams (R)

State House, District 32

Position 1

Cindy Ryu (D); Randy Hayden (R)

Position 2

Ruth Kagi (D); Robert Reedy (R)

State House, District 46

Position 1

Gerry Pollet (D); Sylvester Cann (D)

Position 2

Jessyn Farrell (D), Sarajane Siegfriedt (D)

State Senate, District 46

David Frockt (D)

For information about state judicial elections go here.

NATIONAL

U.S. CONGRESS

District 7 (Shoreline and LFP)

Jim McDermott (D); Ron Bemis (R)

U.S. SENATE

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D); Michael Baumgartner (R)

U.S. PRESIDENT

Pres. Barack Obama (D); Former Gov. Mitt Romney (R); Gary Johnson (L) 

BALLOT ISSUES:

City of Shoreline Proposition 1

See King County voters pamphlet statements and pro and con arguments here.

The Shoreline City Council passed Ordinance No. 644 concerning the City of Shoreline’s acquisition and operation of water services of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) within Shoreline west of Interstate 5.

The Ordinance would authorize Shoreline to acquire SPU water services in Shoreline without increasing projected rates. The $26.6 million acquisition in 2020 and $14.2 million in pre-acquisition improvements (without adjustment for inflation) would be financed by water rates in Shoreline’s new service area. The Ordinance would remove the current surcharge and utility tax paid by Shoreline customers to Seattle. Shoreline local control of rates, upgrades, and water supply for firefighting would replace Seattle control.

Approve campaign; Reject campaign

Referendum 74, Washington Same-Sex Marriage Veto Referendum: This bill would allow same-sex couples to marry, preserve domestic partnerships only for seniors, and preserve the right of clergy or religious organizations to refuse to perform, recognize, or accommodate any marriage ceremony.

Initiative 502, Marijuana Legalization: The proposed measure would legalize the production, possession, delivery and distribution of marijuana. The initiative would regulate the sale of small amounts of marijuana to people 21 and older. 

Initiative 1240, Charter Schools: The proposed measure would allow 40 public charter schools in the state over the next five years.

Initiative 1185, Washington Two-Thirds Vote Required to Raise Taxes: The proposed measure would require either two-thirds legislative approval or a vote by the people in order to raise taxes.

For other measures, look here. 

For Washington state political contributions and campaign finance information please click here.