Ramel Faces Three Challengers in 40th District Primary

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  State Rep. Alex Ramel has served in the Washington Legislature since 2020“Ramel has served in the Legislature since 2020.”
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  State Rep. Alex Ramel faces three challengers in the upcoming primary election for Legislative District 40“State Rep. Alex Ramel faces three challengers to represent Legislative District 40.”
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  The district includes all of San Juan County and parts of Bellingham and Skagit County“The district spans from south Bellingham to a northwest portion of Skagit County and includes all of San Juan County.”
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  Ramel's opponents are Monte Jay Mahan, a Bellingham business owner“His opponents include Monte Jay Mahan, a business owner in Bellingham, and Joseph Segault, a stone mason on Orcas Island.”
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  Ramel's opponents are Joseph Segault, a stone mason from Orcas Island“Joseph Segault, a stone mason on Orcas Island.”
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  Ramel's opponents are Salomon Rodrigue Mbouombouo, a mechanical engineer who did not respond to interview requests“Salomon Rodrigue Mbouombouo, also a candidate in the race, did not respond to calls and emails requesting an interview. The state voters’ guide says his professional experience includes mechanical engineering.”
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  The primary election will determine who represents the district in the state legislature“State Rep. Alex Ramel faces three challengers to represent Legislative District 40.”
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  State voters' guide notes that legislators will need to address significant budget deficitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Legislators will need to address the implementation of a 9.9% income tax on households earning over $1 million annually“Legislators will have to confront a stark financial reality in the coming year given sizable projected deficits .  Earlier this year, state lawmakers passed a controversial 9.9% income tax on households making more than $1 million annually, dubbed the “millionaire’s tax.” Its opponents have filed legal challenges and gathered signatures for a ballot initiative to repeal the tax. If those efforts fail, the tax will apply for the first time to 2028 earnings with applicable households making their first payments in 2029. Projections show the tax could raise billions in revenue.”
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  Opponents are challenging the implementation of a 9.9% income tax on households earning over $1 million annually through legal meansNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Opponents are considering a potential ballot initiative to challenge the implementation of a 9.9% income tax on households earning over $1 million annuallyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.