- Work
- Business strategist (former Amazon, Zillow and Expedia)
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Democratic Precinct Committee Officer, State Committeeman 23rd Legislative District Democrats
Daria Ilgen has worked 20 years as a business strategist for companies including Amazon, Zillow and Expedia. She is a Democratic precinct committee officer and state committee member for the 23rd District.
Divisive politics and the status quo are failing us. Kitsap should be a place where seniors age in place, kids build a future, and families aren’t forced to choose between groceries, gas, childcare, medication, and rent. Too many are paying more, getting less, and losing trust. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Ilgen's experience
- Elected experience: Democratic Precinct Committee Officer, State Committeeman 23rd Legislative District Democrats
- Other professional experience: Business and Community leader with 20 years experience as a strategist for Amazon, Zillow, and Expedia, reforming systems and uniting teams to build success.
- Community service: Board Member: Kitsap Community Foundation, Olympic College Foundation, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, YMCA, County and District Democrats Executive Boards; Kitsap Intra-County Ferry Board Advisor; North Kitsap School District Levy Campaign Lead
Ilgen's education
- BA, Political Science, University of Colorado
- MBA, Hult International Business School
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Tarra Simmons
DemocraticIncumbent
- In office now
- State Representative, District 23 (since 2021)
- Work
- State Representative, 23rd District; attorney and small business owner; former registered nurse
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative (2021-present); Deputy Speaker Pro-Tempore; Vice Chair, Community Safety; Joint Select Committee on Civic Health. Member: Technology, Economic Development and Veterans, Healthcare, and Rules Committees.
Tarra Simmons has served in the Washington House since 2021 and is Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore. She is an attorney, small business owner and nonprofit consultant, and formerly worked as a registered nurse at Harrison Hospital and as a child protective services case aide.
Since 2021, I’ve passed landmark healthcare legislation, expanded voting and civil rights, reduced barriers to behavioral health, increased affordable housing and fought to protect our environment. I know working families need urgent solutions to lower housing, health and childcare costs, and you deserve proven leadership . …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Simmons's experience
- Elected experience: State Representative (2021-present); Deputy Speaker Pro-Tempore; Vice Chair, Community Safety; Joint Select Committee on Civic Health. Member: Technology, Economic Development and Veterans, Healthcare, and Rules Committees.
- Other professional experience: Attorney, small business owner, nonprofit consultant. RN (former), Harrison Hospital and Martha and Mary; Case Aide, Child Protection Services.
- Community service: … I have served on several Boards and Commissions for seniors, women, and people with disabilities.
Simmons's education
- Central Kitsap High School
- AAS, Olympic College
- BSN, Pacific Lutheran University
- JD, Seattle University School of Law (magna cum laude).
Simmons's committees
- Community Safety
- Health Care & Wellness
- Rules
- Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans