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State Senator, 32nd Legislative District
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Jesse SalomonWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Jesse Salomon

Candidate for State Senator, 32nd Legislative District

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Senator; attorney
Campaign website
votesalomon.com

State senator for the 32nd District since 2019; has chaired the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee and the Senate Local Government Committee. Former Shoreline deputy mayor, child welfare prosecutor and public defense attorney.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges spending audits and more senior property tax relief

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “I'll audit spending, expand senior property-tax relief, stand up to ICE, and stop Trump chaos in our state.”
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  • Sponsored a law eliminating obsolete tax preferencesIn office

    Prime sponsor of SB 5794 (Chapter 423, Laws of 2025), adopting recommendations of the tax preference performance review process.

    SB 5794 (2025-26), bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Adopting recommendations from the tax preference performance review process, eliminating obsolete tax preferences”
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Public safety

  • Sponsored a firearms training requirement for concealed pistol licenses

    Issues

    Campaign website · Jesse Salomon campaign · votesalomon.com

    “He was the lead sponsor of Washington Senate Bill 6294, which requires individuals to successfully complete firearms safety training before obtaining a concealed pistol license”
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Housing

  • Sponsored a law streamlining local land use permittingIn office

    Prime sponsor of SB 5611 (Chapter 208, Laws of 2025).

    SB 5611 (2025-26), bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Streamlining and clarifying local governments' land use permitting workloads.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports the millionaires' tax to protect health care funding

    Issues

    Campaign website · Jesse Salomon campaign · votesalomon.com

    “Jesse proudly supports the 'Millionaire's Tax" because he believes the very wealthiest should pay their fair share”
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Government & transparency

Courts & justice

  • Sponsored a law on judicial orders protecting abuse survivorsIn office

    Prime sponsor of SB 5202 (Chapter 122, Laws of 2025).

    SB 5202 (2025-26), bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Ensuring the efficacy of judicial orders as harm reduction tools that increase the safety of survivors of abuse”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jesse Salomon on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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Jesse Salomon for State Senator, 32nd Legislative District, Washington · The Gist