State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Overview:

During the 2025 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans stand on two important policies regarding partisanship and elections.

Essential Questions:

  • How do the beliefs of those in the majority party differ from those in the minority party? 
  • To what extent is there bipartisanship in the Washington State Legislature?
  • What is Washington State doing to improve our electoral system?

Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee (2025) Overview:

The Senate State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee considers issues relating to: 

  • State contracts
  • Agency rulemaking
  • Emergency management
  • Veterans
  • Elections
  • Campaign finance
  • Public disclosure
  • Ethics in government
  • Tribal issues unrelated to other policy committees
  • Archaeological and historic preservation

Addressing Partisanship (2025)

Explore partisanship in Washington State elections and hear bipartisan perspectives on improving government and public trust.

Voter Engagement (2025)

Ash Larson brought his question about voter engagement to leadership of the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs, & Elections Committee

Teacher Resources

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