Thank you for tuning into this 2024 Primary Election candidate forum for the Legislative District 22 Senate position. This forum is presented by the League of Women Voters of Thurston County in collaboration with Thurston Community Media.
The League of Women Voters is proud to be non-partisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public to defend our democracy and empower voters.
I am Nicole Miller with the League, and I will be moderating this forum. Susan Kolan will be our timer.
Each district elects a Senator to Washington State’s Legislative branch. The legislature is bicameral and is composed of the House of Representatives and the State Senate. The legislature determines the level and means by which citizens will be taxed, writes and modifies Washington State Law, regulates other branches of state government, and helps Washingtonians to understand and work with state government.
There are three candidates participating in this forum: Jessica Bateman, Tela Hogle, and Bob Iyall.