The choice on the ballot isn't about Republican or Democrat.
The choice on the ballot is about what voters get in return for their vote and for their tax dollars — regardless of which party is in charge. Every election is a decision about the future.
The day after Election Day, voters in District 26 will receive exactly what they voted for.
That's the straight truth.
They can continue with the same governing approach and the same policies coming out of Olympia — and continue to see the same failed policies, rising prices, out-of-control spending, and rampant crime. They can continue to blame the President. They can blame outside influences. Culture wars. Racism. Sexism. A rigged system.
Or they can send a leader who believes government should work the way every successful organization works — focused on results, accountability, and real improvements in people's lives. They can send someone to Olympia who realizes that accountability begins with taking responsibility to fix the challenges we face as a state head‑on, regardless of any outside influences.
Gary Parker is running to make sure that when Election Day arrives, the people of District 26 see something different.
They see results.
The four fights
The day after Election Day.
No spin. No slogans. Four specific priorities — and what changes the day after voters cast a ballot.
01
Cost of living
The day after Election Day, will your life be more affordable?
Washington families are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Energy prices, housing costs, and everyday expenses are making it harder for families to plan for the future. Ask yourself: just how much of what you earned today belongs to the government?
But the real questions voters should ask are these:
What happens the day after Election Day? Will the person you voted for cost you even more money than they took from you before you voted for them?
If nothing changes in Olympia, the policies that drive up costs remain in place. Families continue absorbing the pressure. Gary believes government should work to reduce those pressures — not add to them.
On the day after Election Day, voters should know their political leaders are fighting for real relief — not delivering more excuses about why costs keep rising.
02
Local employers
The day after Election Day, will your family have more economic opportunities?
Strong communities depend on strong local employers.
Gary understands this personally. He spent years working with global technology leaders like Intel and IBM, and today he owns and operates BBQ2U in Gig Harbor, employing members of the local community. He knows firsthand how decisions made in Olympia affect the people who create jobs and opportunity.
On the day after Election Day, voters should ask:
Are the policies my State Senator supports helping local employers grow — or making it harder for them to hire and invest in our communities?
Gary believes Washington should be a place where local employers can succeed and communities can grow. Big corporations and big-government policies shouldn't force out local employers. Your local employers shouldn't be forced to move their businesses to another state just to survive.
When local employers succeed, families succeed — and can put food on the table.
03
Public safety
The day after Election Day, will your family and our seniors be the priority over protecting criminals?
Safe communities don't happen by accident. They happen when leadership makes a clear decision about who government is supposed to protect.
For too long, the conversation in Olympia has drifted away from the basic responsibility of government: protecting the law-abiding people who live and work here. Over the past several years, Washington has seen a wave of policies that have made it harder for law enforcement to do their jobs and easier for criminals to exploit the system. In certain instances, it's actually empowered criminals to commit crimes.
Gary Parker believes it's time to restore common sense.
On the day after Election Day, voters should ask:
Is my State Senator more committed to protecting criminals than they are my family and our seniors?
Government should prioritize the safety of Washingtonians — the families raising children here, the local employers keeping our communities strong, and the seniors who spent a lifetime building the neighborhoods we now call home.
Families should feel confident letting their kids ride their bikes down the street or attend school without fear that they might be the victim of violence or worse. Local employers should be able to open their doors without worrying about theft or vandalism. And seniors should feel safe walking their neighborhoods, visiting local businesses, and living securely in the homes they worked so hard to build.
On the day after Election Day, voters shouldn't hear explanations about why crime continues to rise. And they shouldn't be afraid to live in their own communities.
They should see safer communities.
Every family — and every senior who helped build this community — deserves to feel safe where they live.
04
Accountability
The day after Election Day, will your elected leaders hold themselves accountable?
In the private sector, leaders are judged by results.
Plans either work or they don't. Budgets either deliver value or they don't. Businesses either succeed or they don't. Policies either deliver prosperity or they don't. And when they fail, someone gets fired. In government, they vote themselves a raise — or run for another office.
Gary believes government should operate with the same level of accountability as business.
On the day after Election Day, voters should be able to point to clear outcomes and say:
Things will improve.
Is your life better today than it was after the last election? What about the election before that? If the answer is no, you have the power to make the change — just like any business would do.
Government should be judged by outcomes — not intentions.
