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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Patrick Connor, Washington State Director, patrick.connor@nfib.org,
or Tony Malandra, Senior Media Manager, anthony.malandra@nfib.org

OLYMPIA, Wash., July 15, 2026鈥�The political action committee for Washington state鈥檚 leading small business association announced its Primary Election endorsements for the Washington Supreme Court and State Legislature.

鈥淭hese candidates have demonstrated by their actions, not just words鈥攂y voting with small business when it mattered most or operating a successful family-owned enterprise in Washington鈥檚 hostile economic climate鈥攖hat Main Street can count on them,鈥� said Patrick Connor, state director for the 网曝吃瓜 (网曝吃瓜) in Washington, speaking for the 网曝吃瓜 WA PAC, which made the endorsements. 鈥淲e urge voters concerned about jobs, affordability, and opportunity for themselves and their families to join us in supporting these outstanding candidates for the State Legislature and Supreme Court.鈥�

The Supreme Court candidates were evaluated based on responses to a candidate questionnaire, as were legislative challengers and candidates for open seats. Legislative incumbents (designated by their title) were endorsed based on their听网曝吃瓜 Voting Record听for the 69th听Legislature (2025-26) for state representatives and, for incumbent senators, their voting record score over their four-year term.

Click here听for a one-page printable list of the endorsed candidates. The Washington Primary Election is August 4.

Candidates endorsed for the Washington Supreme Court听are Scott Edwards, Judge Sean O鈥橠onnell, and Judge Dave Larson.

Candidates endorsed for the State Senate are听LD 07 Sen. Shelly Short; LD 08 Sen. Nikki Torres; LD 13 Rep. Alex Ybarra; LD 15 Rep. Jeremie Dufault; LD 31 Sen. Phil Fortunato (85%); LD 35 Sen. Drew MacEwen*; LD 42 Erika Creydt.

Candidates endorsed for the State House are听LD 02 Rep. Andrew Barkis*; LD 02 Rep. Matt Marshall; LD 04 Rep. Rob Chase; LD 06 Jonathan Bingle; LD 07 Rep. Andrew Engell; LD 07 Rep. Hunter Abell; LD 08 Rep. Stephanie Barnard; LD 08 Rep. April Connors; LD 09 Rep. Mary Dye; LD 09 Rep. Joe Schmick*; LD 10 Chili Hicks*; LD 12 Rep. Brian Burnett; LD 12 Rep. Mike Steele; LD 13 Rep. Tom Dent*; LD 14 Rep. Gloria Mendoza; LD 14 Rep. Deb Manjarrez*; LD 15 Rep. Chris Corry; LD 16 Rep. Mark Klicker; LD 16 Rep. Skylar Rude; LD 17 Rep. Kevin Waters; LD 17 Rep. David Steube; LD 18 Rep. Stephanie McClintock; LD 18 Rep. John Ley; LD 19 Rep. Jim Walsh; LD 19 Rep. Jim McEntire; LD 20 Rep. Peter Abbarno; LD 20 Rep. Ed Orcutt; LD 21 Jason Moon; LD 23 Daria Ilgen; LD 25 Rep. Michael Keaton; LD 25 Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen; LD 26 David Olson (Pos. 1); LD 26 Katy Cornell (Pos. 2); LD 31 Rep. Drew Stokesbary; LD 31 Rep. Joshua Penner; LD 35 Rep. Dan Griffey; LD 35 Rep. Travis Couture; LD 39 Rep. Sam Low; LD 42 Justin Pike; LD 48 Rep. Amy Walen.

*Denotes current or former 网曝吃瓜 member.

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For over 80 years, 网曝吃瓜 has been advocating on behalf of America鈥檚 small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. 网曝吃瓜 is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven association. Since our founding in 1943, 网曝吃瓜 has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses and remains so today. For more information, please visit nfib.com.

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