JD Rossetti
JD Rossetti is a former Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 19-Position 1 from 2015 to 2017. He was first appointed to the chamber on October 22, 2015, to replace Dean Takko (D), who was appointed to the state Senate.[1]
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Campaign themes
2016
Rossetti's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Experienced in education
- Excerpt: "As a father and School Board Member, JD Rossetti believes it’s past time to fully fund basic education."
Invested in our economy
- Excerpt: "As a small business owner, JD understands the burden of paperwork and taxes. He’s working to reduce red tape and overhaul the B&O tax for small business."
Decisive leadership
- Excerpt: "JD Rossetti knows that leadership means working with members of both parties to solve problems and not being afraid to say no to your friends."
Elections
2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Jim Walsh defeated Teresa Purcell in the Washington House of Representatives, District 19-Position 1 general election.[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 19-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jim Walsh |
50.49% | 28,693 | |
| Democratic | Teresa Purcell | 49.51% | 28,134 | |
| Total Votes | 56,827 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Teresa Purcell and Jim Walsh defeated incumbent JD Rossetti, Tim Sutinen and Val Tinney in the Washington House of Representatives District 19-Position 1 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 19-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Teresa Purcell |
24.19% | 6,411 | |
| Republican | Jim Walsh |
28.96% | 7,675 | |
| Democratic | JD Rossetti Incumbent | 24.00% | 6,361 | |
| Democratic | Tim Sutinen | 8.23% | 2,180 | |
| Republican | Val Tinney | 14.63% | 3,877 | |
| Total Votes | 26,504 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
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2017
In 2017, the Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the 64th Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 11 through March 10. The legislature held a special session from March 11 to March 29 to pass a supplemental budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the 64th Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 12 through April 24. The legislature was in special session from April 29 to May 28, May 29 to June 27 and June 28 to July 10.[6]
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Recent news
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See also
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington state legislative districts
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Daily News, "JD Rossetti chosen for 19th District House seat," accessed October 26, 2015
- ↑ Vote Rossetti, "Issues," accessed July 13, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
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| Preceded by Dean Takko (D) |
Washington House of Representatives District 19-Position 1 2015-2017 |
Succeeded by Jim Walsh (R) |
