State Senator, 44th Legislative District · Washington 2026 General Election

Sherri Larkin

Prefers Republican Party

Snohomish School Board Director; teacher

The gist

Pledges to reduce the tax burden on families and businesses
Pledges to restore fiscal integrity to the state budget
Opposes recent state tax increases affecting businesses
Supports backing law enforcement for safer neighborhoods
Pledges to reduce state overregulation
Supports schools focused on preparing students for success

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Pledges to reduce the tax burden on families and businesses
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 will fight to reduce the heavy burden on families and businesses, treating every taxpayer dollar with the respect it deserves”
Pledges to restore fiscal integrity to the state budget
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 will get to work on Day One restoring fiscal integrity.”
Opposes recent state tax increases affecting businesses
About Sherri Larkin | Sherri 4 Senate
Campaign website · sherrilarkinwa.com
“Businesses are fleeing due to a rapidly deteriorating business climate, primarily driven by the largest tax hike in our state's history.”
Supports backing law enforcement for safer neighborhoods
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
“Our families deserve safe neighborhoods where law enforcement is supported”
Pledges to reduce state overregulation
About Sherri Larkin | Sherri 4 Senate
Campaign website · sherrilarkinwa.com
“I will address our community's needs and our state's overregulation.”
Supports schools focused on preparing students for success
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
“schools that truly prepare our children for success”

John Lovick

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Senator

The gist

Supports completing light rail expansion to Everett
Supported opening three regional police training academies
Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Sponsored 2026 law penalizing intimidation at school eventsIn office
Sponsored 2025 law on police officer certificationIn office
Sponsored 2026 law widening eligibility for police and firefighter jobsIn office
Sponsored 2026 law on benefits for veterans, military spousesIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Supports completing light rail expansion to Everett
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
“John is committed to ensuring a complete expansion of light rail to Everett and beyond.”
Supported opening three regional police training academies
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
“John worked with the Criminal Justice Training Commission to open three new regional training academies for peace officers.”
Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires
Roll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular session
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Yeas: 27 Nays: 22 Absent: 0 Excused: 0 … Liias, Lovelett, Lovick, Nobles, Orwall”
Sponsored 2026 law penalizing intimidation at school events
Issues — john-lovick.org
Campaign website · john-lovick.org
“introduces a penalty structure for individuals who intimidate or harass school sports officials”
SB 5272 (2025–26): School safety/penalties
Government 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 certification
SB 5224 (2025–26): Officer certification
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning officer certification definitions, processes, and commissioning.”
Sponsored 2026 law widening eligibility for police and firefighter jobs
SB 5068 (2025–26): Public employment eligibility
Government 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”
Sponsored 2026 law on benefits for veterans, military spouses
SB 5420 (2025–26): Veteran benefits access
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Ensuring access to state benefits and opportunities for veterans, uniformed service members, and military spouses.”