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State Representative, 35th Legislative District · Position 1
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Jim PiersonWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Jim Pierson

Candidate for State Representative, 35th Legislative District, Position 1

Prefers Democratic Party

Background

Occupation
Software systems engineer and product manager; Army Special Forces veteran
Campaign website
electjimpierson.com

Army Special Forces veteran with more than 30 years of technical and team leadership as a product manager, engineer and consultant on large software systems. Democratic precinct committee officer; has been active on eminent domain issues in Thurston County.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports keeping property taxes low

    Platform

    Campaign website · Vote 4 Jim Pierson · electjimpierson.com

    “keep property taxes low, and plan housing and infrastructure so growth lowers costs”
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  • Supports large corporations and the ultra-wealthy paying more

    Platform

    Campaign website · Vote 4 Jim Pierson · electjimpierson.com

    “Large corporations and the ultra-wealthy must pay their fair share, renters must be protected”
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Public safety

  • Supports accountable policing and access to addiction treatment

    Platform

    Campaign website · Vote 4 Jim Pierson · electjimpierson.com

    “That means smart transportation planning, accountable policing, access to treatment and recovery”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports protecting salmon habitat and holding polluters accountable

    Platform

    Campaign website · Vote 4 Jim Pierson · electjimpierson.com

    “We must protect clean water, wildlife, and ecosystems, including salmon habitat. Polluters should be held accountable”
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  • Supports climate policy that lowers costs for families

    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

    “climate policy that is practical and lowers costs for families”
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Health & human services

Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.

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