United States Representative, District 3

United States Representative, District 3

2-year term

Jaime Herrera Beutler

(Prefers Republican Party)

Elected Experience: I’ve been fighting for Southwest Washington families and small businesses in Congress since 2010.My focus is on economic recovery, protecting seniors, and fighting against government waste and overspending. From 2007-2010, I served in the Washington State House of Representatives.

Other Professional Experience: I was a Senior Legislative Aide to U.S. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers.I also worked my way through college, learning the value of hard work.

Education:B.A., University of Washington, Communications

Community Service: I volunteered in New York City following 9/11, and also with the Starbucks’ children’s literacy program, elderly care facilities, juvenile detention centers, park restorations and after-school programs.

Statement: I ask for your vote so I can keep fighting for you in Congress. From day one as your U.S. Representative, serving the families and communities of Southwest Washington has remained my mission. I’ve listened to you, and I’ve stood up to both political parties including my own when it’s necessary to put the needs of families and communities here first.

Bringing jobs back to Southwest Washington is priority one. I’m fighting to make job creation easier, removing red tape and barriers to job growth. I’ve led Congressional efforts to help our wood products industry and protect manufacturing jobs. I’ve passed legislation to help our ports. I’ve fought for solutions to empower small businesses to grow and hire. And I won’t let up; we must get Southwest Washington’s economy growing and people back to work.

I fight to make government accountable to you. I am your watchdog on government bureaucracy. When an agency oversteps its mission or ignores the will of the community, I act to make sure it works as our servant, and not our master.

Saving taxpayer money means standing strong against government overspending. Our national debt is killing jobs now and it threatens future generations. Since my first day in Congress I have hunted down government inefficiency and fought to remove waste from the federal budget. Seniors have earned Social Security and Medicare. That’s why I’ve fought to strengthen both vital trust funds for senior citizens who depend on them.

I’m standing up for those who need protection. I am leading the fight in Congress to combat sex trafficking, and to confront the spike in military sexual assaults.

No one will work harder for Southwest Washington than I will. It is an honor to serve you in Congress and I ask for your vote.

Contact: (360) 597-3065; ;

Bob Dingethal

(Prefers Democratic Party)

Elected Experience: None

Other Professional Experience: Iworked as an executive for twenty years in the communications industry.Iserved as Southwest Washington Outreach Director for U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. Most recently, Iworked as the Executive Director of the Gifford Pinchot Task Force.

Education: B.A. in Communications from San Jose State; M.A. in Public Affairs from WSU-Vancouver

Community Service: I served as Co-chair of the Vancouver-Clark County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Board Member of the Clark County Historical Society. I volunteerwith: the Vancouver Police Activities League, the Chkalov Society, the Joy Team and Dream Big Community Center.

Statement: Our Congress is dysfunctional. The people of Southwest Washington need a Representative who will work as hard as they do, who is eager to listen, and willing to reach across the aisle to find solutions to difficult problems. With 35 years experience as a businessman, non-profit leader and community advocate, I am ready to be your voice in Congress.

Career politicians always talk about creating jobs. I have created hundreds of jobs. With experience in hi-tech startups and a family-owned vineyard and winery, I know firsthand what challenges one faces when building a successful business.

Education is the lifeblood of our economy. In Washington, one-fifth of our kids do not finish high school and are not prepared to enter the workforce. You can’t build a strong economy with low unemployment when students don’t graduate. It’s time to stop “teaching the test” and get back to teaching our kids.

We can’t have a strong economy without consumers: We need to grow the middle class. With your support I will work to make America a better place for all Americans, work to ensure equal pay for equal work, work to make health care better and more affordable while protecting Social Security and Medicare, and eliminating tax breaks that are only available to the super-wealthy.

I want all voices to be heard. I will return to open Town Hall meetings that are announced in advance so you can plan to attend. Intentionally limiting voter participation through the use of 11th hour invitations inhibits the discussion of important issues.

Working families, veterans and seniors need a voice in Congress that is accountable to them, not to wealthy donors. With your vote, I’ll work hard every day to make your voice heard.

Contact: (360) 258-1631; ;