Bob Hasegawa

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Bob Hasegawa
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Washington State Senate District 11
Tenure

2013 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

11

Prior offices
Washington House of Representatives District 11-Position 2

Compensation

Base salary

$60,191/year

Per diem

$202/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

Shoreline Community College, 1984

Bachelor's

Antioch University, 2003

Contact

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Bob Hasegawa (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office on January 14, 2013. His current term ends on January 13, 2025.

Hasegawa (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 11. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

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Hawegawa graduated from Antioch University with areas of concentration in labor relations and organizational and social change and has an AA degree in labor studies from Shoreline Community College. Hasegawa was a member of the Teamsters Union for 32 years, and served on the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance of the AFL-CIO.[1]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Hasegawa was assigned to the following committees:

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2021-2022

Hasegawa was assigned to the following committees:

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2019-2020

Hasegawa was assigned to the following committees:

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Washington committee assignments, 2017
Commerce, Labor & Sports
Rules
Ways & Means

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hasegawa served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hasegawa served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hasegawa served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hasegawa served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Washington State Senate District 11

Incumbent Bob Hasegawa won election in the general election for Washington State Senate District 11 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Hasegawa
Bob Hasegawa (D)
 
95.4
 
39,149
 Other/Write-in votes
 
4.6
 
1,889

Total votes: 41,038
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 11

Incumbent Bob Hasegawa advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 11 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Hasegawa
Bob Hasegawa (D)
 
95.3
 
21,167
 Other/Write-in votes
 
4.7
 
1,046

Total votes: 22,213
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2020

See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Washington State Senate District 11

Incumbent Bob Hasegawa won election in the general election for Washington State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Hasegawa
Bob Hasegawa (D)
 
96.5
 
54,606
 Other/Write-in votes
 
3.5
 
2,001

Total votes: 56,607
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 11

Incumbent Bob Hasegawa advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 11 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Hasegawa
Bob Hasegawa (D)
 
94.4
 
29,869
 Other/Write-in votes
 
5.6
 
1,783

Total votes: 31,652
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2017

See also: Municipal elections in Seattle, Washington (2017)

The following candidates ran in the primary election for mayor of Seattle.[2]

Mayor of Seattle, Primary Election, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Jenny Durkan 27.90% 51,529
Green check mark transparent.png Cary Moon 17.62% 32,536
Nikkita Oliver 16.99% 31,366
Jessyn Farrell 12.54% 23,160
Bob Hasegawa 8.39% 15,500
Mike McGinn 6.50% 12,001
Gary Brose 2.16% 3,987
Harley Lever 1.81% 3,340
Larry Oberto 1.67% 3,089
Greg Hamilton 0.92% 1,706
Michael Harris 0.76% 1,401
Casey Carlisle 0.71% 1,309
James Norton Jr. 0.54% 988
Thom Gunn 0.25% 455
Mary Martin 0.23% 422
Jason Roberts 0.22% 405
Lewis Jones 0.19% 344
Alex Tsimerman 0.14% 253
Keith Whiteman 0.09% 174
Tiniell Cato 0.09% 170
Dave Kane 0.06% 114
Write-in votes 0.23% 418
Total Votes 184,667
Source: King County, "2017 election results," accessed August 15, 2017

Endorsements

General election

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Primary election

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2016

See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Washington State Senate 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 Bob Hasegawa defeated Dennis Price in the Washington State Senate District 11 general election.[37]

Washington State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Bob Hasegawa Incumbent 76.36% 38,785
     Libertarian Dennis Price 23.64% 12,010
Total Votes 50,795
Source: Washington Secretary of State


Incumbent Bob Hasegawa and Dennis Price were unopposed in the Washington State Senate District 11 top two primary.[38][39]

Washington State Senate, District 11 Top Two Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Bob Hasegawa Incumbent
    Libertarian Green check mark transparent.png Dennis Price
Source: Washington Secretary of State

2012

See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2012

Hasegawa won election in the 2012 election for Washington State Senate, District 11. Hasegawa ran unopposed in the August 7 blanket primary election and defeated Kristin Thompson (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[40][41]

Washington State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBob Hasegawa 69.3% 34,301
     Republican Kristin Thompson 30.7% 15,170
Total Votes 49,471

2010

See also: Washington State House of Representatives elections, 2010

Bob Hasegawa was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 11-Position 2. He ran against Jackie Moore and John Potter in the primary election. He defeated Republican John Potter in the November 2, 2010, general election.

Washington House of Representatives, District 11-Position 2 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Bob Hasegawa (D) 22,105
John Potter (R) 9,442
Washington House of Representatives, District 11-Position 2 Primary (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Bob Hasegawa (D) 10,765 65.02%
Green check mark transparent.png John Potter (R) 4,530 27.36 %
Jackie Moore 1,261 7.62%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Democrat Bob Hasegawa won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 11-Position 2 receiving 73.92% of the vote (29,289 votes), defeating Republican John Potter who received 26.08% of the vote (10,335 votes).

Washington House of Representatives, District 11-Position 2 (2008)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Bob Hasegawa (D) 29,289 73.92%
John Potter (R) 10,335 26.08%

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bob Hasegawa did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Bob Hasegawa did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2017

Hasegawa's campaign website listed the following themes for 2017:

Income Inequality and Corporate Accountability
Responsible business owners understand and accept that they have an obligation to engage in business practices that support the health and welfare of the local community and environment. It is unacceptable that Seattle is home to some of the wealthiest businesses and individuals in the US, yet we still suffer from vast amounts of income inequality. We must hold corporations accountable to ensure progress for our city and its residents. We will will take care of our most vulnerable by ensuring that their economic needs are met.

Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Seattle faces a homelessness and housing crisis. These issues are inextricably connected, and both are born from and exacerbated by income inequality. There is no silver bullet when it comes to the solving the most pressing issue our city faces, therefore, we must address the many sides of the issue simultaneously if we expect to improve outcomes for all our families.

Transit
Seattle needs a robust public transit system to meet the growing demands of our city’s booming population growth. Voters have made the choice to invest $54 billion dollars in expanding transit services. As Mayor, I look forward to ensuring equitable implementation that truly serves the most transit-dependent in our city.

Small Business Development
Small businesses are the backbone of Seattle’s economy. From restaurants and cafes to barber shops and grocery stores to light manufacturing and construction, it should be easier to do business with our neighbors, and bid on public contracts. My administration will focus on ensuring the success of the small businesses–not just the corporations–that call Seattle home.

Equity
While the federal level threatens to undermine the progress Seattle has made in the last century, we will continue to be a beacon of hope. Together, we will fight to ensure the city leads the nation by example through inclusive policy that protects the most vulnerable among us and preserves the opportunity of the American Dream.[42][43]

—Bob Hasegawa (2017)

Campaign finance summary


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Bob Hasegawa campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Washington State Senate District 11Won general$36,639 $14,513
2020Washington State Senate District 11Won general$80,460 N/A**
2016Washington State Senate, District 11Won $109,726 N/A**
2012Washington State Senate, District 11Won $108,136 N/A**
2010Washington State House, District 11-Position 2Won $45,862 N/A**
2008Washington State House, District 11-Position 2Won $45,194 N/A**
2006Washington State House, District 11-Position 2Won $44,846 N/A**
2004Washington State House, District 11-Position 2Won $72,869 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Washington

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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.[46] 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.[46] Hasegawa missed 6 votes in a total of 1017 roll calls.

Freedom Foundation

See also: Freedom Foundation's Big Spender List (2012)

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.[47]

2012

Hasegawa proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $3.29 billion, the 28th 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.[48] A Approveda sign indicates a bill more in line with the Foundation's stated goals, and a Defeatedd sign indicates a bill out of step with the Foundation's values. Here's how Hasegawa voted on the specific pieces of legislation:

2012 House Scorecard - Bob Hasegawa
Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement)Approveda

Bill #5967 (House Democrats budget)Defeatedd

Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases)Defeatedd

Bill #6378 (Pension reforms)Approveda

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Footnotes

  1. Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 14, 2014
  2. King County, Washington, "Who has filed: 2017 candidate filing," accessed May 19, 2017
  3. Alliance for Gun Responsiblity, "ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY VICTORY FUND ENDORSES JENNY DURKAN FOR SEATTLE MAYOR, LEGISLATIVE AND LOCAL CANDIDATES THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE," September 18, 2017
  4. Democracy for America, "http://democracyforamerica.com/site/page/democracy-for-america-endorses-cary-moon-for-seattle-mayor," September 7, 2017
  5. Equal Rights Washington, "Endorsements," accessed October 16, 2017
  6. King County Democrats, "Our Candidates," accessed August 28, 2017
  7. The Seattle Times, "Moon grabs key Dem nod in Seattle mayor’s race amid Durkan’s union endorsements," August 24, 2017
  8. M.L. King County Labor Council, "2017 Endorsements," August 24, 2017
  9. Seattle Education Association, "WEA PAC," accessed October 16, 2017
  10. Seattle Weekly, "Sweep the Sweepers! Our Endorsements For the Nov. 7 Election," October 18, 2017
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 The Stranger, "Labor Split Begins as Cary Moon Gets First Union Endorsement in Mayoral Race," August 25, 2017
  12. SEIU 925, "2017 Candidate Endorsements," accessed September 19, 2017
  13. The Seattle Times, "Seattle Times endorsements for the Nov. 7 general election," September 7, 2017
  14. The Stranger, "The Stranger's Endorsements for the November 7, 2017, General Election," October 11, 2017
  15. UFCW 21, "UFCW 21 Largest Private Sector Union Endorses Moon for Mayor," September 29, 2017
  16. The Seattle Times, "Moon backpedals on ‘right to shelter,’ dents Durkan’s labor lead in Seattle mayoral race," September 29, 2017
  17. KING 5, "Local businesses endorse former US Attorney Jenny Durkan for Seattle mayor," May 30, 2017
  18. M.L. King County Labor Council, "2017 Endorsements," June 22, 2017
  19. Metropolitan Democratic Club of Seattle, "Home," accessed July 11, 2017
  20. Seattle Democratic Socialists of America, "Dispatches," accessed June 23, 2017
  21. Seattle Education Association, "WEA PAC," accessed June 23, 2017
  22. Washington Hospitality Association, "Seattle restaurants and hotels endorse Jenny Durkan, Sara Nelson and Scott Lindsay," June 19, 2017
  23. Seattle Subway, "2017 Primary Endorsements," accessed September 19, 2017
  24. The Seattle Times, "Editorials," accessed July 11, 2017
  25. Seattle Met, "Labor Groups Divided on Endorsements for Mayor," July 12, 2017
  26. Sierra Club PAC Washington State, "Endorsements 2017 Primary," accessed July 25, 2017
  27. The Stranger, "Kshama Sawant Will Endorse Nikkita Oliver for Mayor, Jon Grant for City Council," May 17, 2017
  28. The Stranger, "The Stranger's Endorsements for the August 1, 2017, Primary Election," July 12, 2017
  29. The Urbanist, "2017 Primary Endorsements," July 6, 2017
  30. UFCW 21, "2017 Primary Election Candidate Endorsement Recommendations," July 11, 2017
  31. Washington Conservation Voters, "Endorsements," accessed June 23, 2017
  32. 32nd District Democrats, "2017 Election Endorsements," March 10, 2017
  33. 36th District Democrats, "Executive Board Makes Recommendations for 2017 Primary!" May 21, 2017
  34. 37th District Democrats, "2017 Election Endorsements," accessed July 25, 2017
  35. 43rd District Democrats, "2017 Endorsement Results," June 21, 2017
  36. 46th District Democrats, "46th District Endorsements," accessed June 23, 2017
  37. Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
  38. Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
  39. Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
  40. C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State Senate," accessed August 7, 2012
  41. Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 10, 2014
  42. Bob Hasegawa for Seattle Mayor, "Vision," accessed June 21, 2017
  43. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  44. Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
  45. StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
  46. 46.0 46.1 Washington Policy Center, "2014 Missed Votes Report for Legislators Released," March 18, 2014
  47. Freedom Foundation, "2012 Big Spender List," accessed April 10, 2014
  48. My Freedom Foundation, "Home," accessed June 18, 2014

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Preceded by
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Washington State Senate District 11
2013-Present
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
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Washington House of Representatives District 11-Position 2
2005-2013
Succeeded by
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