Meet Deken

Deken Letinich is a lifelong Clark County resident living in Brush Prairie and has spent the last 12 years as a union organizer fighting for the workers of our State. 

As an advocate for working families Deken has brought living wage jobs into our community, promoted workplace safety, and worked in Olympia to promote people oriented legislation.

He is running to ensure that the voices of everyday people are heard and that the laws passed by the Legislature address the needs of our community.

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Deken’s Priorities

💵 Making Life More Affordable

Working to lower the cost of housing, healthcare, and everyday basics.

🛠️ Delivering Family-Wage Jobs

Increasing economic opportunities and expanding access to living-wage jobs across SW Washington.

🧸 Access to Affordable Childcare

Increase childcare availability by adding more capacity to daycare, Pre-K, and on-site options.

🎓 Education and Opportunity

Invest in strong schools and workforce training so every person has a pathway to success.

Who Do You Represent Our Community?

This race offers voters a clear choice in priorities and approach.

Deken Letinich 

• Believes that integrity is the cornerstone of public service.
• Has made a career fighting for healthcare access for the workers of our State and believes that Medicare and Medicaid need to be protected.
• Successfully fought for better working conditions in our communities.
• Willing to work with all stakeholders to find solutions to our State’s most pressing needs.
• Will work tirelessly to bring family-wage jobs to Washingtonians.
• Above all Deken is running to Represent the people of our community and ensure that our voices are heard in Olympia. He is committed to making the lives of our neighbors more affordable, more stable, and giving them an environment to thrive in.

John Ley

• Has not passed a single piece of legislation since he was elected.
• He pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges of attempted voter violations immediately after he was elected in 2024.
• Voted against HB 1432, a bill set to improve access to mental health care and subsistence use disorder by ensuring insurance coverage of necessary care.  
• Voted against SB 5217 which significantly expanded the rights of working mothers to be accommodated in their workplaces. 
• Voted against SB 5480, an act which removes medical debt from being considered for credit scores. One emergency shouldn’t prevent you from being able to buy a car or find somewhere to live.
• Voted against HB 2689. This bill improves Washington’s Working Connections Child Care program by adjusting eligibility and subsidy rules to better support families and ensure more stable, equitable payments to child care providers.

Check out his interview on 3 Questions With Wil Fuentes!