In the Marines, if you were digging a fighting hole without a plan, someone stopped you fast. In Olympia they just keep digging, deeper into your paycheck, deeper into your family budget, deeper into the pockets of working families. I’m a retired Marine Colonel, Mayor of Washougal, and State Representative. I voted against a state income tax because families have had enough.
Leadership means discipline, accountability, and knowing when to stop digging. It’s time to tell Olympia to put down the shovel.
Dave in Olympia
As your State Representative, I went to Olympia with a simple mission: fight for Southwest Washington families and bring some common sense back to state government.
During my first term, I focused on the issues that matter most to our communities: public safety, transportation, emergency response, and government accountability. I sponsored legislation to strengthen search and rescue operations, improve transparency in homelessness programs, support local fire districts, improve transportation infrastructure, and make our roads safer.
I also stood up against higher taxes and reckless spending. When Olympia pushed policies that would make it harder for working families to get ahead, I voted no. Families are already dealing with rising costs, they don't need politicians reaching deeper into their wallets.
My experience as a Marine Colonel taught me that leadership means setting priorities, demanding accountability, and solving problems. That's the approach I've brought to Olympia: mission first, results over rhetoric, and always putting the people of Southwest Washington ahead of politics.
There's still a lot of work to do. I'll keep fighting for safe communities, strong local infrastructure, responsible budgeting, and a government that works for the people who pay the bills.
Endorsements 2026
APRNs of Washington State (AOWS)
Associated General Contractors of Washington
Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW)
Clark County Republican Party
National Federation of Independent Business – NFIB
Skamania County Republican Party
Washington Associations of Realtors
Washington Fire Chiefs
Washington Retail Association
Washington State Dental Association
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Bruce R McCaw
Bryan Shull
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Holly Metzner
Jennifer Senescu
Tom Tangen
Campaign Supporters 2026
Altria Client Services LLC
Aristotle International INC
Associated Builders and Contractors Inland Pacific Chapter, Inc.
Associated Builders and Contractors of Western WA – PAC
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Boeing Company
Bristol Meyers Squibb
BUILD PAC
CalPortland
Davita
Delta Dental
DoorDash
Evergreen Leadership Fund PAC
Fresenius Medical Care
Johnson & Johnson
Kalispel Tribal Econmic Authority
Kochpac – Koch, Inc
Northwest Natural Gas
Novartis Services Inc
PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company
Phillips 99 Company
Puget Sound Chapter – NECA PAC
Puget Sound Energy
Rayonier Operating Company LLC
Sabey Corporation
State Farm Fedetal PAC
T Mobile
The Williams Companies INC
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Political Contributions
WA Beverage Association
WA Multi Family Housing Association
Walmart
Washington Beer & Wine Distributors Association
Washington Food Industry Association – PAC
Washington Hospitality Association
Washington Optometric PAC
Washington State Auto Dealers PAC
Weyerhaeuser
Upcoming Events
July 8 - Kick Off event
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July 10 - 6:30pm - Candidate Night
Hegewald Center Stevenson, WA
July 15 - 1pm - Democrat Forum
Fairway Village Ballroom