Track Record
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TESTIMONIALS
Here are some testimonials that highlight Chad’s qualifications and legislative accomplishments:
Seattle times
Republican Chad Magendanz, former legislator who teaches robotics at Sammamish High School, is the best candidate in the 5th District’s Senate race. … Magendanz’s experience on education, and his willingness to cross the aisle, earns our endorsement. Voters should send him to the Senate.
10/16/2024
Seattle times
Magendanz’s experience and grasp of the issues remains sharp and forward-looking. His proven record of independent thinking, working across the aisle, and well respected work on the McCleary bill put him in the best position to make needed reforms to truly bring equity to all Washington schools.
10/14/2022
Beth Sigall
Republican Chad Magendanz, former legislator who teaches robotics at Sammamish High School, is the best candidate in the 5th District’s Senate race. … Magendanz’s experience on education, and his willingness to cross the aisle, earns our endorsement. Voters should send him to the Senate.
10/12/2018
SEattle times
Magendanz has deep knowledge of Washington’s education system and has been successful at working across the aisle to build coalitions. … Magendanz’s deep experience and leadership in education policy makes him the clear choice.
10/10/2018
Issaquah Press
Magendanz’s experience on the Issaquah School Board and now with one term of experience in the legislature puts him in a good position to address our state’s top priority of funding education.
10/28/2014
Seattle Times
He’s quickly proven to be one of the clearest thinkers in the Legislature, particularly on education and transportation. He combines fiscal realism, data-driven wonkishness and left-leaning views on social issues such as abortion rights.
8/22/2014
seattle times
Magendanz brings much-needed moderation and intellectual rigor to Olympia.
7/2/2014
seattle times
Magendanz’s potential to work across the aisle in Olympia is demonstrated by his work with the local teachers union and parent advocates.
7/15/2012
Snovalley star
Magendanz’s experience on the Issaquah School Board and as a state education advocate put him in a good position to address the top priority in the education-focused 5th District. He understands firsthand the impacts of budget cuts to local schools and has already proven himself as an education advocate in Olympia.
10/24/2012
NFIB WA PAC
Chad Magendanz [is a] proven friend of small business. They have legislative records testifying to their support of Main Street enterprises in deeds, not just in words.
10/24/2012
Looking at the past 30 years,
Chad has the most independent voting record of any LD 5 legislator, while his opponent has the most partisan record. He believes good policy always comes before partisan politics. For more information, check out the open source tool here.
For two terms he represented the 5th Legislative District as Ranking Minority Member on the House Education Committee as a lead negotiator for the McCleary remedy, which resulted in the state increasing its K-12 funding over 8 years by 105% while also easing the tax burden on 44% of districts by reducing net school levy rates. He was also prime sponsor of the charter school funding fix in the House, which along with our McCleary remedy was ratified by the Supreme Court in 2018.
While Olympia is focused on their agenda,
Chad is focused on your agenda.
Education
As a public school teacher and former Issaquah School Board President, Chad understands what our classrooms need… read more.
Public Safety
Every Washingtonian deserves to feel safe at home and in their community. Chad will prioritize fully funding… read more.
Affordability
The cost of living in Washington has skyrocketed. Families are struggling to keep up with rising prices, while… read more.
Transportation
Commuters in the 5th District know the pain of Highway 18 all too well. Despite record revenues, the latest state budget… read more.
Energy and Environment
Chad believes we must protect our environment. He supports clean energy innovation, local conservation… read more.
Government Accountability
Chad believes government should be accountable to the people, not driven by politics or special interests. He supports… read more.
about Chad
Veteran, Engineer, Teacher, Father.
Chad Magendanz (pronounced like Häagen-Dazs) has lived in Washington’s 5th Legislative District for over 30 years. It’s the place he and his wife proudly call home—where they raised their two sons and where they have become heavily involved in the community and giving back.
Now a full time teacher, Chad has seen first-hand how rising costs and growing bureaucracy are leading to worse results in our schools and across state government … [read more]
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