“The priorities we face in communities across South King County– housing affordability, behavioral health, supporting small business– require urgent investment and attention from our state government.
As an Auburn Councilmember and neighbor, I understand the challenges facing local families and have real experience making a positive difference.
I hope to earn your support.”
–Chris
Volunteer for ChrisChris on Protecting Reproductive Choice
“As an attorney representing tribes and a member of the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force, I see every day how our policies and priorities leave people behind. The unconscionable Dobbs decision has created a new generation of second-class citizens – they are our daughters, our sisters, and our loved ones.
I am proud that my work has been recognized by Pro-Choice Washington and other advoates for abortion rights and reprodictive care.
Moving forward, we must ensure that care is accessible across our state for Washingtonians and those traveling from other states seeking care. In an era of hospital mergers and some religious providers refusing care – we have work to do on this issue.
In order to protect every person’s access to care, we also must remove its expense which limits access based on wealth. Healthcare – including reproductive and gender affirming care – is a human right and the legislature must protect it for everyone. Not just the wealthy.
Additionally, the important and personal decision of whether and when to have a family should not be made under economic duress. In Olympia, I will fight for investments in families including affordable housing, childhood nutrition, and universal childcare.
Having spent decades taking on federal and state governments to protect the rights and deliver overdue resources for Native and other underrepresented communities, I am ready to work every day in Olympia to change that.
I would be honored to earn your support so that I can join you in your work to improve access to health for every Washingtonian, and those who seek sanctuary here for reproductive care.
One of his most successful cases is helping to legalize sports betting in several states across the United States. This includes Nevada, Oregon, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia and many more. These states now allow people to legally place bets on sporting events with their state-sanctioned sportsbooks. Attorney Chris Stearns was instrumental in making this possible by helping his clients understand the law and successfully navigate it for their particular situation.
Beyond providing legal advice related to sport betting, Attorney Chris Stearns is also highly knowledgeable about online betting platforms such as betika com login. This platform is a safe and secure way for players to place bets on various sporting events from around the world without ever having to leave their own home or country. It makes placing bets easier than ever before by providing users with a simple login process that allows them to quickly create an account and begin placing wagers within minutes.
Through his experience and expertise in legal matters related to sports betting, Attorney Chris Stearns has become one of the go-to resources when it comes to helping individuals apply or understand the laws associated with placing bets on sports teams or events both nationally and internationally. He continues to help his clients stay informed about potential opportunities both locally or abroad while ensuring they remain compliant with any applicable legislation related to their specific situation.
—Chris Stearns
Endorsed by
- State Representative
Pat Sullivan, 47th LD - County Executive
Dow Constantine - County Councilmember
Dave Upthegrove - Kent Mayor
Dana Ralph - Auburn Mayor
Nancy Backus - Covington Mayor
Jeff Wagner - Auburn City Councilmember
Kate Baldwin
- Auburn City Councilmember
Yolanda Trout Manuel - Auburn Councilmember
Larry Brown - Auburn Councilmember
James Jeyaraj - Auburn Councilmember
John Holman, fmr. - Kent Councilmember
Satwinder Kaur - Kent Councilmember
Marli Larimer - Covington Councilmember
Jennifer Harjehausen - Covington Councilmember
Sean Smith - Auburn School Board Member
Arlista Holman - Kent School Board Member
Leslie Kae Hamada - Kent School Board Member
Awale Farah - State Representative
Debra Lekanoff, 40th LD - Port Commissioner
Hamdi Mohamed - County Councilmember
Rod Dembowski - County Councilmember
Julia Patterson, fmr. - Renton Councilmember
Kim-Khanh Van - Renton Councilmember
Ed Prince - Covington Human Services Commissioner
Catherine Esterly-Williams - Community Leader
Colleen Echohawk, Eighth Generation* - Community Leader
Estela Ortega, El Centro de la Raza* - Community Leader
Tom Warren, Seattle Indian Health* - Community Leader
Esther Lucero, Seattle Indian Health*
*For identification purposes.
About Chris
Chris is an Auburn City Councilmember and attorney who has worked at the state and federal level to advance the health and rights of Native Americans, youth, and vulnerable communities. In a legal career spanning 30 years, he has worked to advance human and tribal rights, expand clean energy jobs, champion health care access and affordability, and improve economic opportunity for tribal and other marginalized communities.
Chris, who is the first Native American elected to the Auburn Council, works with other cities in King County to coordinate on issues including affordable housing, drug dependency, salmon recovery, and racial equity.
A longtime resident of Auburn, he and his wife Pamela have two adult daughters– both graduates of Auburn High School– and a grandson. They currently share their home with their adopted dog, Lovey.
I am so grateful to Washington Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis (Pueblo of Isleta) who swore me in to the WA State House of Representatives this week. And to my wife Pamela who was with me in the House chambers as I took the oath of office.
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Congratulations, what a great sight to see. Good for you, good for us
This is so cool! Congratulations!
Congratulations Chris
Congratulations!!
Congrats! 👐🏽👐🏽👐🏽
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Grateful for the Washington State Democratic Party and my Native American colleagues - Rep. Debra Lekanoff and Sen.-elect Claudia Kauffman!This Native American Heritage Day, we want to recognize our Native legislators headed to Olympia next session - Rep. Debra Lakanoff, Sen.-elect Claudia-Kaufmann, and Rep.-elect Chris Stearns. We're proud to have helped elect this historic number of Native lawmakers and we are excited to continue our work to continue increasing Native representation in Olympia.
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Thank you to Washington Conservation Actionfor your incredible support and congratulations to the groundbreaking Vote Claudia Kauffman and Vote Debra Lekanoff for 40th District!We made history this Election 🎉Native representation in the WA Legislature is set to increase from 1 to 3, reaching a new record!
Congratulations to Chris Stearns (D), Debra Lekanoff (D), and Claudia Kauffman (D) on their strong lead in their races poised for a win.
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.... proud of you. 👍🏼
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"Washington state is home to 29 federally recognized Native American Tribes, but only one Native person currently serves in the state Legislature. That will change next year."
I am honored to be featured in this story alongside WA Rep. Debra Lekanoff (Tlingit), Senator-elect Claudia Kauffman (Nez Perce), and Lorene Contreras (Yakama).
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Thank you all for your kind comments! I am so grateful.
Sending positive thoughts as you continue to pave paths in Washington.
Congratulations! So proud of you Chris!
Such great news!
Awesome! Congrats!
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I am overwhelmed by the incredible support! As of today we are at 65% thanks to all of the volunteers and supporters who showed up, spoke with voters at the doors and on the phones, and helped us spread the word.
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Congratulations! Such great news!
That is so awesome 👍 Congratulations brother.
Congratulations, Chris!
Congratulations…grateful…
Congratulations my friend!!!
Not too shabby, Stearns! ✊🏾
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V O T E
Friends,
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Please VOTE by 8pm Tuesday and VOTE for Chris Stearns for 47th LD State Representative.
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Done! And my vote has been counted!