TNT endorsements at a glance - Editorial Board picks for Aug. 4 2020 primary election
Here are The News Tribune Editorial Board’s choices for several important election contests on the Aug. 4, 2020 primary election ballot. The links below will take you to our full-length endorsements previously published online and in print.
The list isn’t exhaustive. We focused on all local contests (Pierce County offices and state legislative seats) with a competitive primary (more than two candidates). For statewide and congressional offices, we only endorsed in open races (no incumbent running for reelection). We plan to make picks in the remaining local and statewide races, including governor, before the November general election.
Endorsements were reached by consensus after we interviewed candidates and did other research. Endorsements are nothing more than informed recommendations, intended to promote civic discourse and encourage voters to dig deeper.
* Pierce County Council, District 3: Marcus Young
* Pierce County Council, District 4: Ryan Mello
* Pierce County Sheriff: No endorsement given at this time.
* Legislative District 2: Josh Penner (Senate); JT Wilcox (House Position 2).
* Legislative District 25: Chris Gildon (Senate)
* Legislative District 26: Carrie Hesch (House Pos. 1) and Joy Stanford (House Pos. 2)
* Legislative District 28: Dan Bronoske (House Pos. 1)
* Legislative District 29: Steve Kirby or Sharlett Mena (House Pos. 2)
* Legislative District 30: Jamila Taylor (House Pos. 1) and Jesse Johnson (House Pos. 2)
* Legislative District 31: Drew Stokesbary (House Pos. 1) and Eric Robertson (House Pos. 2)
* Congressional District 10: Marilyn Strickland .
* Lieutenant Governor: Denny Heck.
TNT Editorial Board members include:
Matt Misterek, editorial page editor; Karen Irwin, editorial writer; Stephanie Pedersen, News Tribune president and editor; Matt Driscoll, local news columnist; and Pamela Transue, community representative during election season and president emeritus of Tacoma Community College.
This story was originally published July 20, 2020 at 12:00 PM.