Joe Fitzgibbon Enters 34th District House Race
The Burien Planning Commission chair officially filed his candidacy for the vacant state house seat this March.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Elections
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Joe Fitzgibbon announced his candidacy for the 34th District State House Position 2 seat in March 2010. He is currently the only candidate in the race representing Burien.
Why it matters
Fitzgibbon is positioning his platform on the necessity for fresh ideas and legislative experience within the district. His candidacy marks a notable attempt to bring representation back to Burien, which has not seen a local resident elected to the seat since 1994.
Fitzgibbon is running for the 34th District State House Position 2 seat, a position that has not been held by a Burien resident since 1994. The primary election for the seat is scheduled for August 2010.
The players
Joe Fitzgibbon
He is the current chair of the Burien Planning Commission and a former legislative assistant to Rep. Sharon Nelson.
Sharon Nelson
She is a member of the State House of Representatives who is currently running for a seat in the State Senate.
The details
Fitzgibbon, who serves as the chair of the Burien Planning Commission, previously worked as a legislative assistant for Rep. Sharon Nelson. He participated in a candidate forum at the Highland Park Action Committee meeting and intends to campaign full time for the position.
Timeline
March 2010: Joe Fitzgibbon announced his candidacy for the seat.
August 2010: The 34th District State House primary election takes place.
Political Context
The 34th District encompasses West Seattle, Vashon, and Burien, creating a diverse set of voter interests. Opposition often stems from candidates focused on different district sectors or those prioritizing different legislative approaches to state house representation.
Burien residents may see increased campaign activity as Fitzgibbon pursues full-time efforts to secure the seat. The upcoming primary will determine which candidates advance to the general election, directly shaping local legislative representation.
The takeaway
Fitzgibbon aims to bridge the gap in Burien's legislative representation by leveraging his background as a planning commission chair. Voters should monitor the upcoming primary to see how his platform for new legislative ideas resonates across the district.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by West Seattle Blog....
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