Washington State House District 22, Position 2

“Ph.D. Biochemistry, Oregon Health Sciences University; Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Washington; DVM, Colorado State University; DACVIM (oncology), Michigan State University” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

“When I first ran for office in 2017, I felt called to step up to help my community in face of what was happening nationally. Ten years later, it’s an even deeper problem.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

“I believe that affordability isn’t just a budget line item. It’s a measure of whether this community works for the people who live in it.” (Campaign website (lisaparshley.com))

“I have concrete, data-backed plans to freeze rent, deliver universal healthcare and childcare, and lower utility costs without taxing working people. I am the candidate fighting the oligarchy, not doing their bidding.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

“We deserve free and effective childcare and healthcare! Childcare is the most underappreciated service Washington should provide to its people, and it is the key to creating a more equitable democracy.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“Working families deserve stability. In so many ways, work must be done to rebuild public faith in government: We need to build communities that are safe for women and marginalized groups, and communities where the working class can live and thrive without the constant threat of economic ruin or systemic violence.” (Campaign website (jamiekeenandevargas.com))