State Representative | District 33 Position 1 | 2-year term
Tina L. Orwall
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience
- State Representative, (2009-present)
- Speaker Pro Tempore
- Co-chair of National Council of State Legislators Veterans & Military Affairs
- Member of: Healthcare & Wellness, Capital Budget, Regulated Substances & Gaming, and Rules Committees
Other Professional Experience
- UW Affiliate faculty, Consultant/grant writer with 20 years of experience working with government agencies and foundations. My work focuses on promoting innovative practices to better serve the community, including workforce housing and housing first for those most in need.
Education
- Master’s Degree, Social Work Administration, University of Washington
- Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, University of Washington
- Kent Chamber of Commerce
- Judson Retirement Board member
- United Way
- Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force
- PTSA
Statement
I am honored to serve you in Olympia, standing up for our communities and passing legislation to protect our rights and safety. I’m proud of my work on rape kit testing, in collaboration with survivors and law enforcement, to ensure justice and hold serial offenders accountable. I led our state’s implement of 988, the new suicide & crisis lifeline to help people and save lives.
With your support, I’ll continue working on affordable housing, comprehensive healthcare, airport mitigation, childcare access for working families, language access in schools, reducing gun violence, and climate action. Together let’s build safe, healthy, inclusive communities.
George Richter
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience
Other Professional Experience
- I have been a General Manager for Revere Insurance Group and Provident Insurance Group. Currently I am an Employee Benefit Specialist with multiple West Coast insurance companies. I have been self-employed and running my own insurance business for the last 24 years.
Education
- MA Sales Management, Webster University
- BA Business Management, Webster University
- I was an executive board member of a large children’s charity, where I was instrumental in securing funding and overseeing construction of a children’s residential facility. I am passionate about the education, development and welfare of our youth.
Statement
I am running for office to introduce common sense back into our state government and support legislation that will restore safety, security and financial wellness to our community. For years, laws have been enacted without regard for the unintended consequences to our families, and the businesses that support them. Our government was designed to work with checks and balances. This has been lacking in Olympia and resulted in laws that do not reflect our community’s needs. With my background in business and charitable organizations, I can work to restore the balance so badly needed in our state government.