Laurie Jinkins
2011 - Present
2025
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Laurie Jinkins (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 27-Position 1. She assumed office in 2011.
Jinkins (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 27-Position 1. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Jinkins was first elected to serve as the speaker of the House for the Washington House of Representatives on January 13, 2020.[1]
Biography
Jinkins earned a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Washington at Madison, a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, and completed executive studies at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. She is the deputy director of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, and previously held several positions within the Washington State Department of Health. She worked as an assistant attorney general in the state Office of the Attorney General, and remains active in many community organizations.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Jinkins was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Jinkins was assigned to the following committees:
- House Rules Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Jinkins was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee, Chair
- Health Care and Wellness Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Health Care and Wellness |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jinkins served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Health Care and Wellness |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Jinkins served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Health Care and Wellness, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jinkins served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Capital Budget |
| • Environment |
| • Health Care and Wellness, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins defeated Ken Paulson in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laurie Jinkins (D) | 71.6 | 37,733 | |
 | Ken Paulson (R) | 28.2 | 14,857 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 81 | ||
| Total votes: 52,671 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins and Ken Paulson advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laurie Jinkins (D) | 73.4 | 27,220 | |
| ✔ | | Ken Paulson (R) | 26.3 | 9,756 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 102 | ||
| Total votes: 37,078 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins defeated Jalonnie Givens Jackson in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laurie Jinkins (D) | 71.5 | 41,553 | |
| Jalonnie Givens Jackson (R) | 28.3 | 16,457 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 109 | ||
| Total votes: 58,119 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins and Jalonnie Givens Jackson defeated Todd Briske in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laurie Jinkins (D) | 70.9 | 24,747 | |
| ✔ | | Jalonnie Givens Jackson (R) | 24.4 | 8,508 |
| Todd Briske (Forward) | 4.5 | 1,572 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 74 | ||
| Total votes: 34,901 | ||||
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2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins defeated Ryan Talen in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laurie Jinkins (D) | 78.8 | 54,770 | |
| Ryan Talen (D) | 17.5 | 12,158 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.7 | 2,547 | ||
| Total votes: 69,475 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins and Ryan Talen advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laurie Jinkins (D) | 79.2 | 32,636 | |
| ✔ | | Ryan Talen (D) | 17.5 | 7,194 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.3 | 1,380 | ||
| Total votes: 41,210 | ||||
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2018
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins defeated Kyle Paskewitz in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laurie Jinkins (D) | 71.2 | 40,108 | |
| Kyle Paskewitz (R) | 28.8 | 16,198 | |
| Total votes: 56,306 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins and Kyle Paskewitz advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laurie Jinkins (D) | 73.2 | 21,678 | |
| ✔ | | Kyle Paskewitz (R) | 26.8 | 7,941 |
| Total votes: 29,619 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins ran unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives, District 27-Position 1 general election.[2]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 27-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Laurie Jinkins Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Laurie Jinkins ran unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 top two primary.[3][4]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 27-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Laurie Jinkins Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
2014
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2014. A blanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. Incumbent Laurie Jinkins (D) and Rodger Deskins (R) defeated Robert Hill (I) in the primary. Jinkins defeated Deskins in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Laurie Jinkins Incumbent |
67.5% | 23,027 | |
| Republican | Rodger Deskins | 32.5% | 11,110 | |
| Total Votes | 34,137 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |
Laurie Jinkins Incumbent |
68% | 12,156 | |
| Republican | Rodger Deskins |
28.3% | 5,067 | |
| Independent | Robert Hill | 3.7% | 655 | |
| Total Votes | 17,878 | |||
2012
Jinkins won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1. Jinkins was unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Steven Cook (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Laurie Jinkins Incumbent |
71.4% | 39,290 | |
| Republican | Steven Cook | 28.6% | 15,770 | |
| Total Votes | 55,060 | |||
2010
Laurie Jinkins ran for the Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1. She ran against Jessica Smeall, Janis Gbalah, and Ken Nichols in the August 17, 2010, primary. She defeated Democrat Jake Fey in the November 2, 2010, general election.
| Washington House of Representatives, District 27-Position 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Laurie Jinkins (D)
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19,503 | |||
| Jake Fey (D) | 16,611 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 27-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Laurie Jinkins (D)
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6,818 | 32.90% | ||
| Jake Fey (D)
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6,046 | 29.17% | ||
| Ken Nichols (I) | 5,808 | 28.03% | ||
| Jessica Smeall (D) | 1,259 | 6.08% | ||
| Janis Gbalah (D) | 793 | 3.83% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Laurie Jinkins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Laurie Jinkins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Jinkins' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
Revenue Reform
- Excerpt: "I believe that we need a tax system that is fair, adequate and stable. Washington State's current tax base relies too heavily on regressive, unreliable taxes, and I am a leader in promoting systemic reform."
Accountability and Reform
- Excerpt: "I have a record of bringing positive change and accountability to troubled agencies, while always remembering the needs of people. My creative, smart, financially responsible approach is the right way to navigate the tough economy."
Education
- Excerpt: "As a PTA mom, I am dedicated to investing in our K-12 schools too. Even during the tough economy, our highest priority must be to provide educational excellence and opportunity for every child."
Jobs for Working Families
- Excerpt: "Washington has regularly been ranked by independent sources as one of the top five states in the nation for small business. This largely stems from our innovative spirit, our strong higher education system and legislative efforts to make sure we advance smart regulation and support for our small businesses. I believe this is the right approach and will continue to support small business development."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "I advocate for modern, clean, green transit and transportation choices that work for everyone. For people this means more investment in transit, car pool incentives and non-motorized transportation. For freight, this means a fair regulatory environment, encouragement of multi-modal transportation, and protection and enhancement of the Port of Tacoma. The Port of Tacoma is a key to our economic strength, we must make sure it remains vital and busy, providing growth and jobs."
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 23.
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2022
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In 2022, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 10.
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2021
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In 2021, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 25.
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2020
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In 2020, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.
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In 2016, the 64th Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 11 through March 10. The legislature held a special session from March 11 to March 29 to pass a supplemental budget.
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In 2015, the 64th Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 12 through April 24. The legislature was in special session from April 29 to May 28, May 29 to June 27 and June 28 to July 10.[11]
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2014
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In 2014, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 13 to March 14.[12]
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2013
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In 2013, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 14 to April 29.
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2012
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In 2012, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 9 to March 8.[13]
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2011
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In 2011, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 10 through April 24.
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Missed Votes Report
- See also: Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate
In March 2014, Washington Votes, a legislative information website, released its annual Missed Votes Report, which provides detailed missed roll call votes on bills for every state legislator during the 2014 legislative session.[14] The 2014 regular session included a total of 515 votes in the State House and 396 in the State Senate, as well as 1,372 bills introduced total in the legislature and 237 bills passed. Out of all roll call votes, 90 individual legislators did not miss any votes. Three individual legislators missed more than 50 votes.[14] Jinkins missed 9 votes in a total of 1211 roll calls.
Freedom Foundation
The Freedom Foundation releases its Big Spender List annually. The Institute ranks all Washington legislators based on their total proposed taxes and fees. To find each legislator’s total, the Institute adds up the 10-year tax and fee increases or decreases, as estimated by Washington’s Office of Financial Management, of all bills sponsored or co-sponsored by that legislator.[15]
2012
Jinkins proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $5.87 billion, the 15th highest amount of proposed new taxes and fees of the 93 Washington state representatives on the Freedom Foundation’s 2012 Big Spender List.
- See also: Washington Freedom Foundation Legislative Scorecard (2012)
The Freedom Foundation also issued its 2012 Informed Voter Guide for Washington State voters, including a legislative score card documenting how Washington State legislators voted upon bills the Foundation deemed important legislation. The legislation analyzed covered budget, taxation, and pension issues.[16] A sign indicates a bill more in line with the Foundation's stated goals, and a
sign indicates a bill out of step with the Foundation's values. Here's how Jinkins voted on the specific pieces of legislation:
| 2012 House Scorecard - Laurie Jinkins | |||||||||||
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| Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement) |
Bill #5967 (House Democrats budget) |
Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases) |
Bill #6378 (Pension reforms) | ||||||||
| N | Y | Y | N | ||||||||
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Jinkins' endorsements included the following:[17]
- Tacoma Mayor Bill Baarsma (ret.)
- Tacoma Councilman Marty Campbell
- Sen. Jeannie Darneille
- Pierce County Councilmember Tim Farrell (ret.)
- Rep. Jake Fey
- 27th Legislative District Democrats
- Aerospace Machinists Industrial Lodge 751
- AFSCME Council 28
- American Federation of Teachers Washington
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 77
Personal
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Jinkins and her partner, Laura Wulf, have one child.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Sequim Gazette, "Democrats elect new Speaker of House as 2020 legislative session gets underway," January 21, 2020
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2014 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 5, 2014, Official Primary Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Official general election results, 2014," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State House of Representatives," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ Elect Laurie Jinkins, "Issues," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Washington Policy Center, "2014 Missed Votes Report for Legislators Released," March 18, 2014
- ↑ Freedom Foundation, "2012 Big Spender List," accessed April 17, 2014
- ↑ My Freedom Foundation, "Home," accessed June 18, 2014
- ↑ Elect Laurie Jinkins, "Endorsements," accessed July 15, 2014
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Washington House of Representatives District 27-Position 1 2011-Present |
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