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Sandra Stephens
Republican
- Work
- Registered nurse (medical-surgical); former charge nurse, UW Northwest Hospital
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Elected to the National Association of Pro-Life nurses for two terms: 1988-1992
Sandra Stephens is a medical-surgical nurse who has worked in hospitals, mental health and home care settings, stroke centers and clinics. For her last sixteen years of practice she was a charge nurse at UW Northwest Hospital.
From an early age I've wanted to help the most vulnerable among us. … I believe in the sacredness of life, and the individual's freedom of conscience that is the bedrock of our society. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Stephens's experience
- Elected experience: Elected to the National Association of Pro-Life nurses for two terms: 1988-1992
- Other professional experience: In my vast nursing career, it was never just a job for me. As a Med-Surg Nurse, working in various hospitals, mental health home care centers, stroke centers, clinics, and community health centers, in my last sixteen years I was charge nurse at the UW Northwest Hospital, 5th floor.
- Community service: I've served on hospital boards, worked feeding the homeless, volunteering at youth prisons, Salvation Army Emergency Response Teams, and much much more.
Stephens's education
- Graduated in 1978 as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science from Oregon Health Sciences University.
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Javier Valdez
DemocraticIncumbent
- In office now
- State Senator, District 46 (since 2023)
- Work
- State Senator, 46th District; City of Seattle employee (business opportunity programs)
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Senator, Chair of the State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections Committee. Former State Representative.
Javier Valdez is a state senator and former state representative, and chairs the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee. He has worked for the City of Seattle for more than two decades, leading programs for women- and minority-owned businesses.
Javier is the leader in Olympia standing up to Trump, leading the charge to ban ICE agents from wearing masks, and terrorizing our communities. He also helped backfill money that Trump cut from Planned Parenthood, said no to Trump’s buddies from stealing our voter data, and banned federal agents from using cameras to spy on immigrants. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Valdez's experience
- Elected experience: State Senator, Chair of the State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections Committee. Former State Representative.
- Other professional experience: Javier has worked for the City of Seattle for over two decades, where he’s led programs to expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses.
- Community service: Javier has served on the board of the Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President of Hispanic Seafair, and president of AFSCME Local 21C.
Valdez's education
- The son and grandson of farmworkers and laborers, Javier earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington and Master’s degree in Public Administration from Baruch College, the City University of New York.
Valdez's committees
- Law & Justice
- State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
- Transportation