Bob Handily Defeats Conservative Republican Opponent

General Election
KING COUNTY 11/12/2008 3:36:53 PM
Unofficial Cumulative


State Representative Legislative District No. 11 - Position 2

Bob Hasegawa Prefers Democratic Party 27198 73.59%

John Potter Prefers Republican Party 9697 26.24%

Write-in
64 0.17%

This is a very strong mandate by the citizens of our district for the progressive issues for working families and small businesses I've been championing in Olympia.  Thank you for your validation.  I will do my very best to live up to the honor and faith you've placed on me to represent your interests.

I proudly self-identify as what Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin so condescendingly referred to as "a community organizer."   All across the country regular people stood up and said 'we won't be left behind!'  Their voices were heard, resulting in President-Elect Barack Obama's historic victory, because they were speaking as organized communities.  In our legislature, that's exactly my goal: to bring our communities together so we have a stronger voice in the state legislative process, then we make laws for the best interests of us all.

I need your help to accomplish this organizing goal.  Please contact me, or have your organization contact me, so we can talk about how we can work together to benefit our community.

I wish you all a very happy and meaningful holiday season, and I hope to see you in Olympia during the legislative session advocating for your issues.

-Bob Hasegawa

Other 11th District results:

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 11

Ballots Cast/Registered Voters: 41906 / 58539 71.59%

Poll Precincts Counted/Total Poll 125 / 125 100.00%
State Senator Legislative District No. 11

Margarita Prentice Prefers Democratic Party 24073 67.77%

Juan Martinez Prefers Democratic Party 11143 31.37%

Write-in
306 0.86%

State Representative Legislative District No. 11 - Position 1

Zack Hudgins Prefers Democratic Party 25849 71.81%

David M. Morris Prefers Cut Taxes G.O.P. Party 10077 28.00%

Write-in
69 0.19%

Welcome

Dear Neighbors and Friends of the 11th District,

We’ve just had the best two legislative sessions in our state’s history:

  • We made health care more accessible including mental health and prescription drugs.
  • We’re providing health care for 75,000 more children and set a goal of covering all children by 2010.
  • We created thousands of new jobs with livable family wages.
  • We funded K-12 and higher education at record high levels AND we put a record high level of money into new school construction.
  • We strengthened apprenticeship and technical/vocational training programs.
  • We balanced the budget without punitive budget cuts.
  • We protected the environment and passed groundbreaking environmental legislation.
  • We’re building new economic opportunities so everyone in our state will prosper.
  • We protected human and civil rights.

    But we still have a long way to go:
  • We need a tax system overhaul that is fair for working families and small businesses.
  • We need a health care system reform that provides for everyone equally well.
  • We need an education system that produces creative high level thinkers of every child.
  • Most of all we need you – to reach our goal of a healthier, more socially responsible vision of the future for our children.

    Thank you for your support in my re-election campaign.

    Sincerely,


    Bob Hasegawa
    State Representative, 11th District-Pos 2

    • Rep. Hasegawa Receives Strong Support From Chinese Community

    The Seattle Chinese Community showed their support for State Representative Bob Hasegawa's reelection campaign at a fundraising event hosted by Shiao-Yen Wu.  Leaders from throughout the Chinese community attended, enjoying the festive atmosphere, a beautiful venue, and gorgeous afternoon.

    Bob Hasegawa spoke about the need for Asian and Pacific Islander communities to join voices in support of common issues:  protecting civil rights and the rights of immigrants, quality education and improving our schools, healthcare and family security for all of us, healthy environment, safe neighborhoods, supporting small businesses, and good family wage jobs.

    “Multicultural and multiethnic unity is crucial to our ability to advocate for the needs of our community,” stated Rep. Hasegawa.  “I was very pleased that so many representatives from different ethnic communities where there to support our theme of multicultural/multiethnic unity.  There’s nothing like a good party to build lasting ties and understanding.”

    Rep. Hasegawa also expressed special gratitude to the host: "Shiao-Yen Wu deserves a lot of thanks for working so hard to pull it all together."

    Washington State Democratic Party Chair Dwight Pelz praised Bob's integrity and service in elected office, complimenting his focus on the community and keeping connected both with where he come from and the people that have helped him along the way.

    Elected officials in attendance were 46th District State Representative Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney, Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell, City of Shoreline Mayor Cindy Ryu (1st Korean woman Mayor in US), Bellevue City Councilmember Patsy Bonincontri.

    Also in attendance:
    Faye Hong, President of the Hop Sing Assn.
    Michael Chen, Ying Kam Eng, Paul Wu, Assunta Ng,

    Other organizations/communities represented were:
    Chinese Chamber of Commerce
    Latino community
    Vietnamese community
    African American small businesses
    Filipino Chamber of Commerce



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