“The priorities we face in communities across South King County– housing affordability, behavioral health, supporting small business– require urgent investment and attention from our state government.
As your State Representative and neighbor, I understand the challenges facing local families and have real experience making a positive difference.
I hope to earn your support.”
–Chris
Volunteer for ChrisEndorsed by
- Attorney General
Bob Ferguson - Lt. Governor
Denny Heck - State Senator
Claudia Kauffman, 47th LD - State Representative
Debra Entenman, 47th LD - State Representative (fmr.)
Pat Sullivan, 47th LD - County Executive
Dow Constantine - County Council President
Dave Upthegrove - Kent Mayor
Dana Ralph - Auburn Mayor
Nancy Backus - Covington Mayor
Jeff Wagner - Auburn Deputy Mayor
Larry Brown - Kent Council President
Satwinder Kaur - Covington Councilmember & Mayor Pro Tem
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Chris on Protecting Reproductive Choice
“As an attorney representing tribes and a member of the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force, I see every day how our policies and priorities leave people behind. The unconscionable Dobbs decision has created a new generation of second-class citizens – they are our daughters, our sisters, and our loved ones.
I am proud that my work has been recognized by Pro-Choice Washington and other advoates for abortion rights and reprodictive care.
Moving forward, we must ensure that care is accessible across our state for Washingtonians and those traveling from other states seeking care. In an era of hospital mergers and some religious providers refusing care – we have work to do on this issue.
In order to protect every person’s access to care, we also must remove its expense which limits access based on wealth. Healthcare – including reproductive and gender affirming care – is a human right and the legislature must protect it for everyone. Not just the wealthy.
Additionally, the important and personal decision of whether and when to have a family should not be made under economic duress. In Olympia, I will fight for investments in families including affordable housing, childhood nutrition, and universal childcare.
Having spent decades taking on federal and state governments to protect the rights and deliver overdue resources for Native and other underrepresented communities, I am ready to work every day in Olympia to change that.
I would be honored to earn your support so that I can join you in your work to improve access to health for every Washingtonian, and those who seek sanctuary here for reproductive care.”
—Chris Stearns
About Chris
Chris Stearns is the State Representative for the 47th district and is one of only a handful of Native Americans ever elected to the Washington State legislature.
Chris is the Vice-Chair of the State Government & Tribal Relations Committee, Vice-Chair of the Regulated Substances & Gaming Committee, and a member of the Capital Budget Committee. He is also the Co-Chair of the Legislative Nuclear Energy Caucus and an ex-Officio Member of the WA State Horseracing Committee.
As an attorney with over 30 years of experience, Chris has worked at the state and federal level to advance the health and rights of Native Americans, youth, and vulnerable communities. He has worked to advance human and tribal rights, expand clean energy jobs, champion health care access and affordability, and improve economic opportunity for tribal and other marginalized communities.
Chris was previously an Auburn City Council member, where he was the Chair of the Public Works Committee. While on the Council, he coordinated with other cities in King County on issues including strengthening public safety, affordable housing, drug dependency, and salmon recovery.
A longtime resident of Auburn, he and his wife Pamela have two adult daughters – both graduates of Auburn High School– and a grandson. They currently share their home with their dogs, Lovey and Peaches.
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Excited for you Chris! This is such an important election!
Watch your mailbox! You should receive your ballot by Monday, October 21. If it doesn't arrive, give us a call at 206-296-8683 and we'll get you what you need to vote. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Ballot Drop weekend! Please join Native Vote WA, WA Conservation Action, and the House Democratic Campaign Committee this weekend in Covington as we knock on doors to get out the vote! Our race will have an important impact on issues like protecting the environment, housing affordability, and empowering Natives in the 47th LD and our state.
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Door Knocking Day for Rep. Chris Stearns
When: Saturday, October 19, 10:30am
Where: Covington City Hall, 16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Accessibility: We will be using the miniVAN app on your smartphone and going door to door talking to voters. We will train folks on how to talk to voters and use the app. You will want to dress for the weather and be ready to do some walking, and some driving or riding with a partner for about two hours. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Indian Country Today for the covering our races!
"Debra Lekanoff, Chris Stearns and Claudia Kauffman are working in the state Legislature to pass bipartisan laws that protect access to health care, improve behavioral health crisis response and access to treatment, ensure students have the food they need so they can concentrate on learning, protect worker pay and worker rights, promote development of clean energy, and ease the tax burden on disabled veterans and active-duty military personnel." ... See MoreSee Less
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Join Native Vote WA and our volunteers to help us knock doors on behalf of Chris Stearns for State Rep. right before the 2024 general election. With so much at stake, it is so important to make sure our neighbors are ready to vote! We will be gathering for a short training and to hand out materials. ... See MoreSee Less
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You can make a big difference in our campaign by joining Native Vote WA on Nov. 1 from whereever you are. Together we can increase voter turnout and lift our voices. We'll have a script and link all ready for you to make it easy. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great to join my amazing House colleagues Rep. Debra Entenman (47th LD) and Rep. Jamila Taylor Jamila Taylor (30th LD) at the candidates panel in #kent today! They are inspiring. Vote for them! ... See MoreSee Less
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