John Lovick
Candidate for State Senator, 44th Legislative District
Background
- Occupation
- State Senator
- Campaign website
- john-lovick.org
State Senator for the 44th District; formerly Snohomish County Sheriff, Snohomish County Executive, State Representative and acting Speaker of the House, and a Mill Creek councilmember. A Coast Guard veteran who served 31 years as a Washington State Patrol trooper and sergeant.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
On third reading and final passage in the Senate, February 16, 2026 (27 yeas, 22 nays); the quoted names are from that roll call's yea list. The Senate voted the same way (27–21) on final passage as amended by the House on March 11, 2026.
ReportRoll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular sessionGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Yeas: 27 Nays: 22 Absent: 0 Excused: 0 … Liias, Lovelett, Lovick, Nobles, Orwall”
Public safety
Supported opening three regional police training academies
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“John worked with the Criminal Justice Training Commission to open three new regional training academies for peace officers.”
Sponsored 2026 law penalizing intimidation at school eventsIn office
SB 5272 (chapter 155, Laws of 2026); his site says it sets penalties for intimidating or harassing school sports officials.
ReportIssues — john-lovick.orgCampaign website · john-lovick.org
“introduces a penalty structure for individuals who intimidate or harass school sports officials”
SB 5272 (2025–26): School safety/penaltiesGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Improving school safety by extending penalties for interference by, or intimidation by threat of, force or violence at schools”
Sponsored 2025 law on police officer certificationIn office
SB 5224 (chapter 349, Laws of 2025).
ReportSB 5224 (2025–26): Officer certificationGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning officer certification definitions, processes, and commissioning.”
Sponsored 2026 law widening eligibility for police and firefighter jobsIn office
SB 5068 (chapter 103, Laws of 2026).
ReportSB 5068 (2025–26): Public employment eligibilityGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“extending eligibility for employment to all United States citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored 2026 law on benefits for veterans, military spousesIn office
SB 5420 (chapter 207, Laws of 2026).
ReportSB 5420 (2025–26): Veteran benefits accessGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Ensuring access to state benefits and opportunities for veterans, uniformed service members, and military spouses.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports completing light rail expansion to Everett
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“John is committed to ensuring a complete expansion of light rail to Everett and beyond.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Lovick on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (11)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (statewide and district contests)
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Snohomish County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Official General Election Sample/Provisional Ballot, November 3, 2026, Snohomish County
Election filing · Snohomish County Elections (Auditor's Office) · snohomishcountywa.gov
- Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election, Snohomish County
Election filing · Snohomish County Elections (Auditor's Office) · snohomishcountywa.gov
- 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
- Roll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular session
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- Issues — john-lovick.org
Campaign website · john-lovick.org
- SB 5272 (2025–26): School safety/penalties
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- SB 5224 (2025–26): Officer certification
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- SB 5068 (2025–26): Public employment eligibility
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- SB 5420 (2025–26): Veteran benefits access
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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