RHA Political Action Committee

RHA PAC works to elect candidates who recognize rental housing as a valuable asset to communities, share a strong commitment to allowing rental housing to function as a market-based industry, and a willingness to work with the rental housing industry toward the common goal of providing safe and healthy housing. 

2024 RHAPAC Voters Guide

Candidate Endorsements

RHA PAC issues endorsements to inform voters of which candidates running for office recognize rental housing as a valuable asset to communities, their commitment to allowing rental housing to function as a market-based industry, and for their willingness to work with the rental housing industry toward the common goal of providing safe and healthy housing. 

If you want to learn more about the elections in your city or county, go to pdc.wa.gov and select the “Browse” option then select the “Candidates by election year and office.” This is a plentiful resource to review candidates who are running for elected office. In addition, every county in the state will have an elections website which includes information on all candidates who have filed to run for office for the upcoming election cycle. 
All candidates to be considered for endorsement by RHA PAC must complete our questionnaire. The RHA PAC reviews completed questionnaires and then chooses to interview candidates. The Political Action Committee votes to endorse candidates for all positions. If you would like to be considered for our endorsement please contact Corey Hjsalseth.

STATEWIDE RACES:

  • Senator Mark Mullet for Governor (D)
  • Denny Heck for Lt. Governor (D)
  • Steve Hobbs Secretary of State (D)
  • Representative Andrew Barkis (R) Dist. 2
  • Representative Michelle Caldier (R) Dist. 26
  • Senator Annette Cleveland (D) Dist. 49
  • Representative Brandy Donaghy (D) Dist. 44
  • Maia Espinoza for Dist. 28 Senator (R)
  • Representative Joe Fitzgibbon (D) Dist. 34
  • Representative Keith Goehner (R) Dist. 12
  • Jim Henderson for Dist. 26 Representative (R)
  • Representative Mari Leavitt (D) Dist. 28
  • Senator Liz Lovelett (D) Dist. 40
  • Representative Kristine Reeves (D) Dist. 30
  • Representative Marcus Ricelli for Senator Dist. 3 (D)
  • Senator Jesse Salomon (D) Dist. 32
  • Representative Amy Walen (D) Dist. 48

LOCAL RACES:

  • Representative Kelly Chambers for Pierce County Executive (R)
  • Loujanna Rohrer Pierce County Council District 6 (R)
  • Tanya Woo Seattle City Council Position 8 At Large  
  • Spokane County Commissioner Al French (R)

RHA Political Action Committee (PAC)

RHA PAC exists to help elect responsible candidates who will work collaboratively with RHAWA and the rental industry when issues arise. Without pro-rental housing candidates in office, your rights as a housing provider will be threatened with endless regulation.

  • Current RHAWA member
  • Made a contribution to RHAWA’s PAC within the past calendar of at least $250.
    PAC contributions support the political campaigns of RHAWA-endorsed candidates. The RHAWA PAC is non-partisan and supports both sides of the aisle. Membership dues do not fund the PAC - all contributions are voluntary. 
  • Is a US citizen and a registered US voter.
  • He or she shall not endorse any candidate, other than an officially endorsed candidate of RHAWA, in any race in which RHAWA has made an endorsement unless he or she makes it clear that each endorsement is in his or her capacity as a private individual and not as an RHAWA member.
  • Interviewers shall disclose involvement in a campaign to the interview team prior to the candidate interview. “Active involvement” shall include personal campaign contributions or personal campaign assistance.
If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will send you committee materials and invite you to the next meeting.

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Corey Hjalseth, Jr. 

Committee Staff Liaison

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2024 Meeting Dates 
  • Tuesday, February 6 at 10am
  • Tuesday, April 2 at 10am
  • Tuesday, June 4 at 10am
  • Tuesday, August 6 at 10am
  • Tuesday, October 1 at 10am
  • Tuesday, December 3 at 10am

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