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Michael Rutland
Republican
- Work
- Retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant; former Boeing manager
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: First-time candidate.
Michael Rutland retired from the U.S. Air Force as a senior master sergeant after 24 years of service, including Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He later held management roles at Boeing; this is his first run for office.
Washington families deserve to live in a state where hard work can still afford a home, fill a gas tank, and build a better future for their children. For too long, Olympia has made life more expensive while families fall further behind. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Rutland's experience
- Elected experience: First-time candidate.
- Other professional experience: Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant with 24 years of service, including Desert Shield and Desert Storm; former Boeing leader with four decades of management and leadership experience.
- Community service: 41-year Knights of Columbus service organization member; volunteer with Coats for Kids and Washington Special Olympics supporting local children and athletes in Federal Way.
Rutland's education
- Bachelor of Science in Management, magna cum laude, University of Phoenix.
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Claire Wilson
DemocraticIncumbent
- In office now
- State Senator, District 30 (since 2019)
- Work
- State Senator, 30th District; educator and former early learning administrator
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Current State Senator; Federal Way School Board 2011 - 2019
Claire Wilson is the current state senator for the 30th District and served on the Federal Way School Board from 2011 to 2019. She spent about 35 years as an educator and administrator in early learning and family engagement, including as a WIC project director, and has owned a small business.
Caring for our kids, families, and communities is what I do every day– and with your support, I will continue fighting for the people and places that matter. As a longtime educator, former Federal Way School Board Director, and now your State Senator, I place the needs of families and communities first, focusing on solutions and results. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Wilson's experience
- Elected experience: Current State Senator; Federal Way School Board 2011 - 2019
- Other professional experience: 35-year educator and administrator leading work on early learning, family engagement, and governance; WIC Project Director; small business owner. It’s been my life’s work supporting children and working families to help foster successful and healthy households across Washington.
- Community service: Extensive volunteer experience, including South King County Tool Library, WA State Leadership Board, WA State School Directors Association, Citizens for Federal Way Schools, PTA, and Mentor and Me Program.
Wilson's education
- Washington State University, BS, Food and Nutrition, Child and Family Studies
- University of Northern Colorado, MA, Adult Education, Vocational Home Economics.
Wilson's committees
- Early Learning & K-12 Education
- Human Services
- Rules
- Ways & Means