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I first ran for State Representative in 2024 after watching the rising cost of living push seniors out of manufactured home parks and keep young families from buying their first homes. Before serving in the Legislature, I worked for then Senator Kevin Van De Wege, helping people solve problems with state government. In Olympia, I have worked across the aisle to expand child care, increase housing, support family wage jobs, and protect our forests from wildfire. I'm running for reelection to keep building a Washington where every generation can afford to put down roots and succeed.
My top budget priority is making sure Washington families can afford to build a life here. That means investing in affordable housing, child care, and health care so young families can put down roots and seniors can age with dignity in the communities they helped build. In rural areas, access to these services is often the difference between staying home and being forced to leave. If reductions become necessary, I would look first for inefficiencies and outdated programs rather than cutting services families rely on. We should protect investments that keep communities healthy, affordable, and strong.
Confidence in our elections depends on making it easy to vote, hard to cheat, and transparent for everyone. We should continue investing in election security, modernizing voter registration, and ensuring timely, accurate ballot counting. We also need to strengthen civic participation by expanding civic education, encouraging respectful public dialogue, and making government more transparent and accountable. Democracy works best when people trust the process, stay informed, and know their voices matter.
The most effective way Washington can improve public safety is by addressing the behavioral health crisis that too often leaves people in crisis without the support they need. We need to expand access to mental health and substance use treatment, strengthen crisis response systems, and ensure law enforcement has the support needed when public safety is at risk. Too many communities are forced to rely on emergency rooms or police because there are not enough treatment options available. By investing in proven prevention and intervention programs, we can help people get back on their feet while allowing law enforcement to focus on keeping our communities safe.
Local journalism plays a critical role in keeping communities informed and holding government accountable. In rural Washington, reliable local news helps neighbors understand the decisions that affect their families, businesses, and communities. The state should not control what journalists report, but it can support transparency, public access to information, and policies that help independent local outlets continue serving their communities. When people have access to accurate, trusted information, they are better equipped to participate in public life and hold their leaders accountable.
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The greatest challenge facing the 24th Legislative District is keeping our communities connected to the people who have always called them home. We are seeing the next generation struggle to find housing, seniors face rising costs, and employers struggle to find workers because families cannot afford to stay. State government has a role in creating the conditions for communities to thrive by supporting housing, health care, child care, and economic opportunity. We cannot solve every challenge from Olympia, but we can be a reliable partner by listening to local leaders and investing in solutions that work for rural Washington.
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My core value is to restore and support every member's well-being in our community. My name is Ted Bowen, and I am running to represent District 24, Position 1 in the legislature in 2026. Grounded in my faith as a follower of Jesus Christ and shaped by my own life experience, I am committed to serving you. Faith, family, and community guide my actions and will shape my service as your representative. I was born in Spokane, Washington, and lived there until seventh grade. My family then moved to Port Angeles, Washington, because of challenging circumstances. Soon after, my stepfather was deported. I spent some of my teenage years in Mexico. Still, Port Angeles remains home. My children were raised here, and now my grandchildren are as well.
I would vote for a target audit
I would say ask the people of the district or state what they would like to see change if anything.
1) making possession of fentanyl or meth a felony and requiring mental health or drug court to longer have a felony as well as incentivizing employers to hire high-risk employees under conditions of drug or mental health courts.
I don't believe the state should play any role.
I need to know more about that, so I cannot give an answer at this time.
ousing
homelessness, fentanyl/ Meth problem
affordability in general.
The state should do targeted audits on where and what is happening with state funds. As well as local funds, the state distributes to communities. Change the policy on fentanyl and meth possession.
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