MEDIA

Mount Vernon—Wednesday June 11th, Democratic Party Nominee for the 40th District Senate, Kevin Ranker raised $28,167 during the month of May – nearly double the amount raised ($14,953) by any other Democratic candidate in the race during the same period. This brings Ranker’s total campaign contributions to $39,990—and gained him a spot on Chris Mulick’s Tri-City Herald article naming him a “fundraising standout” for May. This information comes only days after the campaign announced it had received critical support and endorsements from numerous key individuals and organizations throughout the district and the state including:

• The Washington Education Association;
• The Washington Conservation Voters (and the Anacortes and Whatcom Chapters);
• Skagit County Commissioners Sharon Dillon and Ken Dahlstedt;
• San Juan County Council Members Gene Knapp, Bob Myer, Howie Rosenfeld and Alan Lichter;
• Whatcom County Council Member Bob Kelly;
• Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell;
• Anacortes Port Commissioner Keith Rubin;
• Skagit County Democratic Party Vice-Chair Gail Nicolls;
• San Juan County Democratic Party;
• Several members of the Washington State Senate and House and numerous local business owners and others throughout the district. 

“Our campaign has gained tremendous momentum and support… and it has only just begun,” noted Kevin Ranker.  “I am proud to have gathered this critical support so early; it will allow us to get out in front of voters throughout the district over the coming weeks.”   
In addition to the success with fundraising and endorsements, Kevin Ranker’s campaign is working hard at the grassroots level throughout the district doorbelling hundreds of homes a week and hosting several events this month in each of the three counties in the district.
Kevin possesses 15 years professional experience in the private and public sectors, developing and advancing legislation, community development strategies, and conservation initiatives. He has directed numerous organizations and has specialized for several years in working to promote healthy, diverse, and strong communities and jobs, while protecting the environment.  Kevin was elected to the San Juan County Board of County Commissioners in 2004 and has taken on additional responsibilities that have allowed him to work on issues for the entire region, including Skagit and Whatcom Counties.  Kevin has represent this region on issues ranging from senior citizen needs, to agricultural preservation to health care, education and the environment for several years. Kevin lives on San Juan Island with his wife and daughter. 

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