DA
David Anderson
Democratic
- Work
- Owner, Sumner Ninja (Sumner); former Costco employee
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: No current elected experience
David Anderson owns Sumner Ninja, a business he started building in 2017. He previously worked at Costco for 11 years in roles from the warehouse floor to membership and customer service.
My years of working as a small business owner gives me a unique understanding of what it's like living in the 8th most expensive state and what needs to change; budget management is my primary focus. Fundamentally, Olympia has a spending issue. Every year our revenue is increasing 7.5%, while our spending is set to increase 10%. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Anderson's experience
- Elected experience: No current elected experience
- Other professional experience: After graduating from the Kent School District in 2006, I began working at Costco. Throughout 11 years, I went from grabbing carts and boxing groceries; to working membership and customer service. In 2017, I was given the opportunity to build a business I dreamed of. This opportunity led to success, and I am now the owner of Sumner Ninja; an …
- Community service: From donating classes to schools, to running food and clothing drives, we are always providing to our community.
- In office now
- State Representative, District 29 (since 2023)
- Work
- State Representative, 29th District; Special Assistant, Washington Department of Ecology
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative, 29th Legislative District (2023–Present); Committee Chair, State Government & Tribal Relations; Vice Chair, Latino Democratic Caucus; Precinct Committee Officer.
Sharlett Mena has been a state representative for the 29th District since 2023 and chairs the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee. She works as a special assistant at the Washington Department of Ecology and has held staff roles in Congress, the Washington State Senate and the Governor's Office.
But today, high prices make it impossible for families to afford the strong foundation they deserve. This isn’t right. This isn’t a world I’m willing to accept. You shouldn’t have to either. I’m running for State Senate because our community should be a place where families can build a promising future — just as mine did. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Mena's experience
- Elected experience: State Representative, 29th Legislative District (2023–Present); Committee Chair, State Government & Tribal Relations; Vice Chair, Latino Democratic Caucus; Precinct Committee Officer.
- Other professional experience: Special Assistant at the Washington Department of Ecology (clean air/water, intergovernmental relations). Former roles in the U.S. Congress, Washington State Senate, and Governor's Office. Broad policy experience supporting working families.
- Community service: Volunteer Coach with Girls on the Run. Legislative Designee for Governor's Family Separation Task Force. Board Member for Win With Women. Former Board Member for the Elections Administration & Certification Board.
Mena's education
- B.A., Communications & Philosophy, Washington State University.
Mena's committees
- Environment & Energy
- Finance
- State Government & Tribal Relations