If there is anything more dangerous than one-party control of government, it’s one party with enough power to push through virtually any policy without discussion or dissent.
And it won't stop there.
As far-Left bloggers at The Stranger in Seattle put it, gleefully: “Supermajorities + Democratic Governor = Power to Fix the State Constitution.”
That’s exactly what Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shashti Conrad said her plan is – posting as much on social media last year.
“With supermajorities we can clean up the constitution! My goal for 2026!”
You know those pesky citizen initiatives that have been a thorn in the side of the party in power? Consider them the first thing on the chopping block.
That should strike fear in the heart of any reasonable citizen – right, left, and center.
Currently, Democrats hold strong majorities in both chambers in Washington state. The party has 29 of 49 seats in the Senate and 58 of 98 seats in the House. While a supermajority in the House may have to wait until 2026, the State Senate could get there sooner. Democrats just need to net four additional seats in November.
And they’re already plotting their wish list.
From The Stranger:
'It’s pretty exciting, heavy stuff to think about what kinds of things might be possible for us,' said state Sen. Jamie Pedersen, who chairs the Washington Senate Democratic Campaign committee.
In phone interviews, both he and his counterpart in the House, Rep. Monica Stonier, mentioned changing the school bond threshold to a simple majority, codifying abortion protections, and adjusting some language to allow the state to experiment with universal basic income programs.
You read that correctly – universal basic income. Add to that rent control and unemployment benefits for striking workers. Both policies narrowly failed to get across the finish line this past legislative session. They will be reintroduced in January.
The good news is voters in key districts across the state can stop such policies from being railroaded through. There are 7 seats Republicans must either keep or flip to avoid losing influence in Olympia and sending Washington state government down a destructive path.
If you live in one of these districts, or know someone who does, the stakes could not be higher. Vote accordingly.
RED SEATS REPUBLICANS MUST HOLD
Legislative District 10 (Island, Skagit, Snohomish counties)
Sen. Ron Muzzall (R)
Janet St. Clair (D)
August Primary Results:
Legislative District 14 (Klickitat, Yakima, Benton counties)
Sen. Curtis King (R)
Maria Beltran (D)
August Primary Results:
Legislative District 17 (Rural Clark County)
Rep. Paul Harris (R)
Marla Keethler (D)
August Primary Results:
Legislative District 18 (Clark County)
Brad Benton (R)
Adrian Cortes (D)
August Primary Results:
BLUE SEATS REPUBLICANS COULD FLIP
5th Legislative District (East King County)
Chad Magendanz (R)
Rep. Bill Ramos (D)
August Primary Results:
Legislative District 24 (Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor counties)
Marcia Kelbon (R)
Rep. Mike Chapman (D)
August Primary Results:
28th Legislative District (Lakewood, University Place, Fircrest)
Maia Espinoza (R)
Sen. T’wina Nobles (D)
August Primary Results:
