With only 13 days remaining until election day, you should have your ballot by now. If you don’t, please contact your respective elections district (King County, Pierce County). If you are not registered to vote in the state of Washington or need to update your voter registration, go to Vote.wa.gov. The last day to register to vote or update your registration online is July 27. Voters do not have to declare a party affiliation to vote in the primary.
The 47th Legislative District
Of the 49 Legislative Districts, the 47th Legislative District represents Auburn, Covington, Kent, and a large area of unincorporated King County. The district is entirely in King County. The 47th Legislative District represents North Auburn, with the district’s border cutting jaggedly through downtown Auburn just north of SR-18.
47th Legislative District Democrats
47th Legislative District Republicans
(listed in alphabetical order)
Candidates submit their statements. The Office of the Secretary of State does not make corrections or verify statements for truth or fact. A candidate’s preference does not imply that the candidate is nominated or endorsed by the party, or that the party approves of or associates with that candidate.
47th Legislative District – Representative Position 1
Debra Entenman
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience
Current State Representative; Vice Chair, College & Workforce Development Committee; Member, Transportation Committee and Innovation, Technology & Economic Development Committee. Elected PCO.
Other Professional Experience
12 years experience working in South King County for U.S. Representative Adam Smith. Served in a variety of roles, including as District Director focusing on community outreach and policy development.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Seattle University.
Community Service
Renton Technical College Board of Trustees; Member of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle; Previously served on the boards of Neighborhood House and Kent Youth & Family Services.
Statement
Covid-19 impacted every one of us — job loss, food insecurity, and health challenges have hit our communities hard. But neighbors have stepped up to support each other, and ordinary people and businesses have sacrificed to keep us safe. That commitment to each other makes me proud to fight for our district as your Representative.
From supporting local food banks, to making government more accessible and accountable to voters, to leading on our economic recovery plan, I will ensure our communities, schools, and businesses come back from this crisis stronger than ever. I would be honored to earn your vote.
Contact
(253) 243-4819
Riall@prisimwashington.com
11606 SE 221ST STREET
KENT, WA 98031
Candidate Website
Campaign Contributions
Kyle Lyebyedyev
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience
King County Republican Party Executive Region 8, Eastside Republican Club Executive, Precinct Committee Officer.
Other Professional Experience
Various experience in computer, hotel, and construction industries. Small Business Owner since 2005.
Education
Educated in Ukraine before coming to United States. Jennifer Dunn Leadership Institute.
Community Service
Sunday School Director in a local church, community, and event organizer. One of the leaders in the Referendum 90 effort, volunteer at the annual Northwest Ukrainian Festival.
Statement
I am a proud American with Ukrainian roots. I know what it is to lack freedom from communism and socialism and government overreach. I am happily married to my wife of 16 years and have 3 children.
I believe that parents should be able to make the right choices on what is best for their children’s education, which is critical to their success. As a small business owner, I will work to help small business thrive and keep larger ones providing jobs in Washington State. I know we can find solution without tax increases. Vote for Kyle Lyebyedyev.
Contact
P.O.BOX 7270
COVINGTON, WA 98042
Campaign Contributions
47th Legislative District – Representative Position 2
Ted Cooke
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience
PCO 2009 to present, COV 3244, COV 1127; past director Timberlane HOA, Covington
Other Professional Experience
Senior Software Tester, Lab Manager
Education
Bachelor of Theology from Beacon University, 2000
Community Service
Past director for Portable Academic Lapdesk (educational non-profit); Bassist and sound engineer for non profit events including Cops With Cancer, Boots & Badges and Echo Glen Children’s Center; Earth Day volunteer; short term service: building a school in Nicaragua, college instructor in Fiji, and cleanup on the Colville Indian Reservation; past volunteer for charities including: Vine Maple Place women’s shelter, Union Gospel Mission, and Maple Valley Food Bank; former coach for WSU Women’s Intramural Football.
Statement
As a software tester and father of five, I analyze and fix complex systems. I’m passionate about healing Washington from over-taxation and over-regulation by returning the freedom of life decisions to you and your family.
Our legislature now requires sex ed for five year olds, increased freeway tolling without better roads, allows men in women’s locker rooms and almost doubled our tax burden in the last decade. It will never change without leadership change. I hope you’ll join me in helping my opponent, the House Majority Leader for these past ten years, retire as originally planned.
Contact
(206) 779-8495
ted.cooke@outlook.com
PO BOX 9561
COVINGTON, WA 98042
Candidate Website
Campaign Contributions
Pat Sullivan
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience
Pat has served as a City Councilmember and Mayor of Covington and currently is our State Representative in Olympia. He was elected by his peers to serve as House Majority Leader.
Other Professional Experience
Pat has experience as a legislative assistant at the local, regional and state level. He also served as chair of his local economic development commission.
Education
Pat has a BA from the University of Washington.
Community Service
Pat has a long history of involvement in his community serving as a youth sports coach, PTA President, service organization member and on a number of community organization boards.
Statement
Pat Sullivan is running for State Representative because he has a sincere commitment to making government more efficient, effective and accountable. He refuses to send taxpayer funded newsletters and opposes out of state travel and junkets.
These are difficult times. With enormous economic and health challenges facing families, businesses and government, Pat’s experienced leadership and steady hand is needed now more than ever. Pat believes that leadership means working with members of both parties to solve problems and not being afraid to say no to your friends. Innovation, common sense and a bipartisan approach is how he gets things done.
Contact
(253) 740-6772
pat@votepatsullivan.com
26513 168TH PL SE
COVINGTON, WA 98042
Candidate Website
Campaign Contributions
Peter Thompson Jr.
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience
This is my first time running for public office. I am running to restore the Republican Party. The symbol of the GOP is an African because the party was founded to expand civil rights.
Other Professional Experience
Machinist; I have worked at one shop owned by a real machinist and two shops owned by bureaucratic shareholder welfare queens. Employees should be more involved in the management of the companies they work for.
Education
Diploma, Kentwood H.S.; Associate of Technology, Manufacturing Technology (Machinist) Bates Technical College
Community Service
Praying for the souls of roadkill. Opossum coffins are not awesome. Make Our Communities Walkable Again.
Statement
You deserve a twenty hour work week for more overtime pay and time with your family. Universal healthcare needs to start with foodcare – ending hunger. I will create an Evergreen Grocery Card so every person gets three hundred dollars a month for unprocessed, unfertilized, unpoisoned food. I will fight for a minimum wage of $17.76 by 2026 to celebrate 250 years of freedom, and a ten percent raise per year for five years, to grow a living wage to a family wage. When the Washington state government purchases products, they should be made in Washington. Make America Green Again.
Contact
25035 108TH AVE SE # F205
KENT, WA 98030
Candidate Website
Campaign Contributions
Joseph Cimaomo, Jr.
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience
Covington City Council 2013-Present
Other Professional Experience
Served the City Council regionally on boards dealing in transportation, homelessness, domestic violence, regional safety and solid waste.
Education
Associate of Arts from Highline College.
Community Service
No Information Submitted
Statement
Joseph has served Covington since 2013. His experience with local issues will be a strong asset representing the 47th district. Joseph will work with representatives of all parties to find long-term reliable solutions to the most important issues: Fully funding education, easing our transportation gridlock, sustainable and equitable tax relief, and attacking the growing mental health and homelessness crisis.
Joseph believes in listening to all options and ideas and then acting to address them. Joseph is dedicated to making the 47th district and all of Washington a strong and welcoming state that all Washingtonians are proud to call home.
Contact
(206) 371-8646
Cimaomoforhouse@gmail.com
24330 188TH AVE SE
COVINGTON, WA 98042
Candidate Website
Campaign Contributions
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Important 2020 Primary Dates
July 27: LAST DAY for online and mail voter registration and updates! These must be received 8 days before Election Day. You are still able to register to vote and update your voter registration in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
July 31: Unofficial, it is recommended that if mailing in your ballot, you return it by the Friday before Election Day to ensure it is postmarked by Election Day.
August 4: Deadline for in-person voter registration and updates (up to 8:00 pm).
August 4: Primary – Returned ballots must be postmarked or deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 pm on Election Day.
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