Carmen Goers
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Carmen Goers (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 8th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Goers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Carmen Goers was born in California. Goers earned a B.S. in business administration from the University of Phoenix. She works as a commercial banker.[1]
Goers has been affiliated with the following organizations:[2]
- Auburn Human Services Committee
- South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition
- Eileen & Callie's Place
- Christian Faith Center Women's Prison Ministry team
- Pacific Christian Academy
- Kent Chamber of Commerce
Elections
2024
See also: Washington's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
Washington's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 top-two primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Washington District 8
Incumbent Kim Schrier defeated Carmen Goers in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kim Schrier (D) | 54.0 | 224,607 |
 | Carmen Goers (R)  | 45.8 | 190,675 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 995 | ||
| Total votes: 416,277 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 8
Incumbent Kim Schrier and Carmen Goers defeated Imraan Siddiqi and Keith Arnold in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 8 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim Schrier (D) | 50.1 | 105,069 |
| ✔ | | Carmen Goers (R) | 45.0 | 94,322 |
 | Imraan Siddiqi (D) | 3.5 | 7,374 | |
 | Keith Arnold (D) | 1.2 | 2,603 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 291 | ||
| Total votes: 209,659 | |||
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Endorsements
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Goers received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Goers's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
2022
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 47-Position 2
Chris Stearns defeated Shukri Olow in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 47-Position 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Stearns (D) | 63.7 | 27,057 |
 | Shukri Olow (D) | 31.1 | 13,196 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.2 | 2,203 | ||
| Total votes: 42,456 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 47-Position 2
Chris Stearns and Shukri Olow defeated Barry Knowles, Ted Cooke, and Carmen Goers in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 47-Position 2 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Stearns (D) | 33.4 | 10,051 |
| ✔ | | Shukri Olow (D) | 19.6 | 5,903 |
 | Barry Knowles (R) | 17.5 | 5,252 | |
 | Ted Cooke (R) | 15.2 | 4,566 | |
| Carmen Goers (R) | 14.3 | 4,294 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 25 | ||
| Total votes: 30,091 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Goers' endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
2013
- See also: Kent School District elections (2013)
Results
General election
Maya Vengadasalam defeated Bruce Elliott in the November 5, 2013 general election.
| Kent School Board, General, District 5, Four-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Maya Vengadasalam |
52.2% | 13,967 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bruce Elliott | 47.5% | 12,717 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 95 | |
| Total Votes | 26,779 | |||
| Source: King County Elections, "Results," November 25, 2013 | ||||
Primary
Goers placed third during the August 6, 2013 primary for District 5 and failed to advance to the November 5, 2013 general election.[3]
| Kent School Board, Primary, District 5, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Bruce Elliott |
44.1% | 7,506 | |
| Nonpartisan | Maya Vengadasalam |
32.5% | 5,534 | |
| Nonpartisan | Carmen Goers | 23.3% | 3,970 | |
| Total Votes | 17,010 | |||
| Source: King County Elections, "August 6, 2013 Primary Election," August 20, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Goers reported $2,067.85 in contributions and $2,067.85 in expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission, which left her campaign with no cash on hand.[4]
Endorsements
Goers' campaign website listed the following endorsements in the 2013 campaign:[5]
- Gwen Allen-Carston
- Joey Brewer
- Charles Carston
- Candace Conaty
- Shelley Cook
- Dini Duclos
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Carmen Goers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I've lived in the 8th Congressional District for over 20 years. I have watched this amazing district grow and change over the years. The 8th covers all of Kittitas and Chelan counties, along with portions of Douglas, King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties.
I am a former military spouse and my family was stationed over in Germany. We were there when the Berlin wall was still standing, when it was taken down, and we were the unit to hand the base back over to the Germans. I have seen the sacrifices that are made to keep our country safe and free.
I’ve noticed that my grandchildren are not receiving the same standard of education that my daughters received. The expectation of reading, writing, and mathematics proficiency has been eroded in order to prevent anyone from feeling bad. In addition, I’ve watched my daughters be priced out of the housing market due to a lack of inventory and affordable housing development, reducing the ability to provide a secure future for their families.
For a time, I raised my daughters as a single parent. My priorities were to ensure that they had a safe roof and adequate food to be prepared to learn at school. But every day, the 8th Congressional District is becoming less safe and affordable for the hard-working families calling this home. I am a commercial banker and community volunteer with a heart to give and hands to serve. To learn more please visit my website at Carmenforwashington.com
- The disconnect between Washington’s policies and the needs of average Americans is evident as gas prices soar, burdening family households. Prioritizing the interests of an elite few over the well-being of the many exacerbates economic inequality. Urgent action is needed to address this alarming trend and restore affordability for all.
- It's time that we have a Congresswoman who supports our law enforcement and gives them the resources that they need to protect our families and to enforce our laws.
- Ensure effective allocation of funds for education that are essential for supporting our children’s learning. By prioritizing programs that promote academic excellence, provide essential resources, and foster a supportive learning environment, we can empower students to reach their full potential and succeed in school and beyond.
Our foster care system
Agriculture
Public Safety
Affordability
“Finding Your Why”. I’ve thought a lot about my why and why I decided to run and the answer is because I’m ready to be a strong voice for this district, something that has been missing for far too long.
Some of the best ideas come from those outside of the political circles. I don't believe that its beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics. If the House of Representatives is truly supposed to represent the will of the people then it should be the people who are in Congress not longtime establishment types.
I do believe two years is the right term length. It allows for the voters to remove their representatives in a timely matter if they don't like the policies that are being passed.
I have signed the pledge to institute term limits. I believe that term limits are a positive thing and that if we can't get the work done in three terms, then it's time to let someone else take up the battle.
I believe that making compromises is necessary and desirable for policymaking. Lately, we have had a congress that refuses to work together to make policies work for their communities. In Congress, I will work with anyone to make sure we are passing reasonable legislation.
We can't be raising revenue anymore. Raising revenue is short for raising taxes. I am committed to not raising taxes and wouldn't use this power if elected.
Yes it should but within reason. We can't be going after one another just because the other side did it. This constantly going after each other gives the public a very negative image of congress.
Pierce County Councilman Paul Herrera
King County Police Officers Guild
Representative JT Wilcox
Representative Andrew Barkis
Dr. Raul Garcia
11th LD Republican Party
Pastor Roger Archer
Susanna Lee Keilman
Kittitas County Auditor Bryan Elliott
Representative Sam Low
Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring
Federal Way Councilman Jack Walsh
Marysville Councilman Peter Condyles
Maia Espinoza
39th LD Republicans
Kittitas County Republicans
Snohomish County Republicans
Pierce County Republicans
King County Republicans
Chelan County Republicans
Douglas County Republicans
Covington Councilwoman Kristina Soltys
Representative Cyndy Jacobsen
Kittitas County Prosecutor Greg Zempel
Senator Matt Boehnke
Senator Judy Warnick
And many more
Agriculture:
The 8th Congressional District is home to many small and large farms. We have producers of all types in the district. I'm interested in sitting on the Agriculture Committee because it will give me a seat at the table to advocate for my farmers.
Budget:
I love numbers and looking at budgets. I believe that as a commercial banker with over two decades of experience in the banking world, I would be a good fit to review our budget and look at ways to spend the money in a way that also doesn't raise taxes.
Education and the Workforce:
Educating the youth of tomorrow is something that I believe needs a lot of attention. We have seen our educational system fail to keep up with the needs of society and it's time that we take a deep dive look as to why and at ways to combat it.
Small Business:
We have a thriving market for small businesses in the 8th Congressional District. I believe that it's time they have a representative who wants to support them by looking at ways to eliminate regulations that are harming their growth and look at ways to cut taxes to our small businesses. I believe the best way to do this is to sit on the committee and work to advocate for them.
As a commercial Banker, I've spent many days reviewing budgets, spending reports and making evaluations on businesses both large and small. Financial transparency is very important and in government it's crucial for the public to know where their tax dollars are going.
Politicians make the budget seem to be some large beast that is just too complex for the public to understand. If that is truly the case, then are the politicians themselves even reading the budgets? How can we trust that they know what is being put into the budget?
Government accountability is something that we must have. I support holding our governmental agencies accountable and ensuring that they are doing what is best for the public. The money going to these agencies is public money and if they misspend it, or aren't being transparent with how they are making the decisions they are making, then it's on congress as the budget writers for the federal government to hold them accountable.
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Campaign website
Goers' campaign website stated the following:
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ECONOMY Economic opportunity enriches our communities, keeps people from resorting to crime, and makes American dreams come true. DC has denied people this opportunity with high taxes, red tape, a skyrocketing national debt, and runaway inflation. The barriers to success have never been greater, and that has to stop! Carmen Goers pledges to rein in DC and unleash the potential of the American people with legislation to stop further regulation of American business, drastically simplify our tax code, and end the spending and money-printing that have given us $7 Eggs and $100 tanks of gas.
Our schools should be training our sons and daughters to be contributing members of society. That is not happening because our students are not being given the tools and resources they need to succeed. Instead of reading, writing, and arithmetic, they are being caught in the culture wars of the progressive left. As Congresswoman, Carmen Goers will go to war with the Department of Education to change the recommendations and directives our schools receive from the government. She will empower the parents to make decisions for their children instead of teacher’s unions and out-of-touch administrators.
Washingtonians are sick and tired of lawlessness. Liberal policies regarding law enforcement and decriminalization of drugs have resulted in a gutted and demoralized police force, a violent crime wave, and a spike in synthetic opioid overdoses. Seattle was once a model city for its safety and cleanliness; now it’s so bad locals rarely go downtown. Washington’s families have seen what it’s like when radical liberals defund the police and fail to prosecute crime- it isn’t pretty. That is why Carmen Goers is committed to supporting the police, enforcing the law, and providing people with opportunities for a successful life away from crime.
Carmen Goers will work across the aisle to remind DC of the responsibilities they have to the American people and our brave men and women in uniform, the heroes who preserve the freedom that too many of us take for granted. Our friends and family in the military deserve more support, both while serving and after returning home. With their dedicated service and our unwavering support, we can make National Security a real priority instead of just a government agency’s name. Our honor will be restored. [6] |
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| —Carmen Goers’ campaign website (2024)[7] | ||
2022
Carmen Goers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Public Safety: Carmen supports law enforcement, real consequences for crime, and sensible reforms. She’ll work for treatments for mental illness and addiction to prevent homelessness. Support Youth: a quality education is a catalyst for good-paying jobs. Carmen will invest in schools and higher education standards and interventions that help at-risk youth break the cycle of poverty. Defend Small Businesses: Carmen advocates for fewer taxes and regulations to help small businesses hit hard the last two years.
- Public Safety
- Support Youth
- Defend Small Businesses
Carmen is personally passionate regarding at risk youth. She believes every child is one caring adult away from success. She is also an advocate for economic development, providing an environment where entrepreneurs and businesses have the ability to grow and thrive.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
2013
Goers provided a statement of principles for the King County Local Voters' Pamphlet:[1]
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"My grandmother was a teacher and my mother has taught and was a K-12 principal and I understand the crucial role our teachers play on our education team. I care deeply about our schools, our residents and our students. Our family has championed three daughters through the Kent School system. I have many years of community involvement and 20 years of business banking experience. These experiences have provided me with a unique skill set that can add value to the decision making required on the School Board. I value open communication between citizens and their elected officials and, if elected, will be available to the community. I will advocate for our students, parents, teachers and all of us who rely on the School Board for common sense decision making." |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Campaign finance summary
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kent County Elections, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed August 9, 2013
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2024
- ↑ King County Elections, "August 2013 Primary Election Results," accessed August 9, 2013
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Goers for Kent Schools, "Endorsements," accessed August 9, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Carmen Goers for Congress, “Issues,” accessed July 21, 2024
