"I’m running for State representative in the 24th legislative district to protect our way of life on the Peninsula and address the issues impacting us. I’ve seen firsthand how public policy can improve our lives, but also stand in our way. I'll bring new energy and creativity to find real solutions that work for us."
Commercial Fisherman. Emergency Responder.
Non-Profit Leader.
He's fought wildland fires outside Sequim and cleaned up oil spills off our coasts. An elected tribal leader and non-profit executive, Patrick has seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t out on the Peninsula. He'll bring people together to find real solutions.
Our priorities
Reversing cuts to the education legacy trust fund which supports lower class sizes, childcare affordability, school facility improvements, special education programs and more.
Investing in apprenticeship programs and economic opportunity in rural communities so everyone has access to
good-paying jobs and can afford the basics.
Making it easier to build affordable housing and increasing investments that support development to put homeownership in reach for families that are struggling.
Lowering sales, property, and gas taxes that disproportionately impact working people because its not enough to just increase revenue we need to truly balance our upside down tax code.
Preventing hospital and clinic closures and expanding access to affordable healthcare so no one has to choose between paying for housing and getting the care they need.
Taxing ultra-wealthy individuals and massive corporations to fund the essential services we need to thrive here on the Peninsula.
Managing our forests, waters, and fisheries to create more opportunities for us, while preserving our natural resources for generations to come.
Achieving world-class education for every child by supporting our teachers, paraeducators, administrators, and staff with good pay, benefits, and a safe workplace.
Proudly endorsed by dozens of local leaders, tribal nations, and unions:
"Patrick brings unique experience and subject matter expertise that the legislature would strongly benefit from– working directly with communities, on environmental protections, and meaningfully engaging with Tribal Nations to deliver more for all Washingtonians. I look forward to working alongside Patrick to lower costs for everyday people and protect our communities from the unprecedented attacks of the Trump Administration."
"Patrick is a leader who cares deeply about our neighbors; affordability for working families, safety in our communities, supporting folks who need help to bounce back, ensuring our children can count on a good education, and job opportunities to build strong futures. I'm proud to endorse Patrick DePoe for State Representative, and I look forward to working with him on our state's most pressing issues."
"Patrick understands the importance of protecting structurally complex forests and family-wage jobs in the sustainable timber industries. He's the only candidate with the federal, local and tribal law experience we need to preserve our Elwa Watershed and the economic opportunities our communities rely on. "
What is the 24th Legislative District?
The 24th LD is the largest district by land mass in Washington State. It spans the Olympic Peninsula from Neah Bay in the northwest (where Patrick lives), across to Port Townsend in the northeast, down to Grays Harbor in the southwest, and cuts off at the Mason County and Kitsap County border in the southeast.
Our three counties are Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor, and we are home to seven recognized Tribal Nations, including the Makah, Quileute, Hoh, Quinault, Lower Elwha, Jamestown S'Klallam and Port Gamble (just outside the district border in Kitsap County)!
If you're curious what legislative district you live in, you can use this official tool from the Washington State legislature to find out: https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder
