Gluesenkamp Perez offers common sense representation
The contrast between the two candidates for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District could not be more drastic. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has proven over the last two years that she is an independent voice for our communities. She has worked hard to represent the many stakeholders in this district and has brought over $21 million in federal dollars to our area for needed improvements and projects. I don’t agree with all her positions, but she is not owned by any party and is a moderate working with both parties in Washington D.C.
Joe Kent is a puppet for Trump and the extreme far right. In the recent debate he admitted he spent the last two years campaigning while being funded by the Republican Party. Kent has tried to moderate his extreme views, but he is still the extremist candidate we’ve gotten to know. He is an election denier, conspiracy theorist, anti-abortionist and a supporter of Project 2025. He justifies Jan. 6, and thinks we don’t care about the insurrectionists who tried to stop the peaceful transfer of power.
I encourage you to do your own research and look closely at the candidate’s history and actions. One offers a rational, thoughtful approach to governance while the other continues to spread disinformation and supports the right’s extreme, hate-filled agenda.
Anne Haller,
Washougal
Camas student supports Terri Niles
While this letter may be too late to have any real impact on the outcome of the upcoming 17th Legislative District, Position 2 election, I wished to provide my personal opinion on these candidates. As I am currently not of voting age, I cannot have a direct influence on the results. After reviewing the candidates for myself, I believe Terri Niles will be the best candidate.
Her opponent, David Stuebe, makes some good arguments, specifically with child care, which for many, is a pressing issue. The expense of child care needs to be rectified somehow, but in the media I was able to find, I saw very few concrete plans presented for this claim. His desire to serve his community and his current leadership as mayor of Washougal are very respectable.