- Work
- Former hospital laboratory worker and office manager
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Proven leadership in state and local politics
Cindy Carter worked five years in the chemistry department of Virginia Mason Hospital's laboratory in Seattle and has held secretarial and office management roles on Orcas Island.
I am running for the 40th Legislative District to represent the people. My opponent voted for the statewide income tax against the will of the people. I will fight to repeal this unconstitutional tax before it forces every Washingtonian to register their personal financial information with the state. I am committed to bring fiscal responsibility back to the state. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Carter's experience
- Elected experience: Proven leadership in state and local politics
- Other professional experience: Worked 5 years in the Chemistry Department of Seattle’s Virginia Mason Hospital Laboratory and held secretarial and office management roles on Orcas Island.
- Community service: Cindy has volunteered with many non-profits including the Buck Park Tennis Association, and Buck Park Association. She co-coached girls’ softball and held leadership roles at Orcas Island Community Church, demonstrating her commitment to local families, community connections, and Orcas Island’s future.
Carter's education
- Earned a B.S. Degree in Medical Technology, certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologists(ASCP).
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Debra Lekanoff
DemocraticIncumbent
- In office now
- State Representative, District 40 (since 2019)
- Work
- State Representative, 40th District; public service career in tribal, natural resources and health policy
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Serving as your Representative in Olympia for the last eight years, Debra currently serves on the Healthcare and Wellness, Housing, Rules and Appropriations Committees, Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply during Drought, Task Force for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People and Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations.
Debra Lekanoff has served as a state representative for the last eight years. She has more than 30 years of public service experience in health care, salmon recovery, climate, infrastructure, water, treaty rights and housing.
Debra is committed to every kitchen table issue facing Washington families — affordability, healthcare, balanced budgets, housing, public safety, and schools. She works to unite communities and support governments to find solutions while protecting salmon, forests, parks, and the Salish Sea, supporting unions and jobs, defending reproductive freedom, and addressing the fentanyl and homelessness crises together. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Lekanoff's experience
- Elected experience: Serving as your Representative in Olympia for the last eight years, Debra currently serves on the Healthcare and Wellness, Housing, Rules and Appropriations Committees, Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply during Drought, Task Force for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People and Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations.
- Other professional experience: Debra has over 30 years in public service ranging from healthcare, salmon recovery and protection, climate change, infrastructure, water, treaty rights, education, housing, workforce, and unions.
- Community service: Member of National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, MMIWP Task Force, past board member EarthJustice
Lekanoff's education
- BA, Business Administration/Finance, Central Washington University.
Lekanoff's committees
- Appropriations
- Health Care & Wellness
- Housing
- Rules