Derek earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Claremont McKenna College, a master's degree in mathematics from Claremont Graduate University, and a doctorate in statistics from the University of Washington. He lives in Bothell with his wife and children.

Derek runs a small data science consulting business. He previously worked as director of analytics for companies focused on fraud detection and customer insights.

Derek Stanford is currently a state senator for the 1st district. He has been in office since July 2019. He is the chair of the Business, Financial Services, Gaming, and Trade Committee. He previously served as a state representative from 2011 to 2019. 

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Supports fixing thousands of culverts on public land which are blocking salmon habitat statewide.

Supports fixing thousands of culverts on public land which he believes are blocking salmon habitat statewide.

Supports using the Public Works Trust Fund to help communities build economic development projects.

Advocates for increased federal funding for transportation projects in order to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

- Supports fixing thousands of culverts on public land which he believes are blocking salmon habitat statewide.
- Supports using the Public Works Trust Fund to help communities build economic development projects.
- Advocates for increased federal funding for transportation projects in order to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Economy

- Supports protecting clean air and water.

Energy & the Environment

As of October 7, 2024, Derek Stanford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Believes in continuing to increase funding for public schools, including special education, student meals, materials, and classroom construction.

As a state representative, authored a bill to increase funding for paraeducators to provide students with more individualized instruction.

- Believes in continuing to increase funding for public schools, including special education, student meals, materials, and classroom construction.
- As a state representative, authored a bill to increase funding for paraeducators to provide students with more individualized instruction.

Education

Derek Stanford

Derek earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Claremont McKenna College, his master's degree in mathematics from Claremont Graduate University, and his doctorate in statistics from the University of Washington. He lives in Bothell with his wife and children.

Derek Stanford is a State Senator for Washington’s 1st District and runs a small data science consulting business. He previously worked as Director of Analytics for companies focused on fraud detection and customer insights.

Derek Stanford has served as state senator for Washington’s 1st District since July 2019 and previously served as state representative from 2011 to 2019. He is the chair of the Business, Financial Services, Gaming, and Trade Committee.

Serves on the Labor and Commerce Committee.

Believes the region needs to improve transportation infrastructure to address population growth.

Supports small businesses and entrepreneurship.

Supports the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council.

Supports Health Care for All Washington and is a "Healthcare Champion."

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Wants to earn your vote for another term as State Senator.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports gun control and is a member of "Grandmothers Against Gun Violence."

Endorsed by the Washington State Nurses Association.

Supports the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters on public safety issues.

Supports gun control and believes in implementing "common-sense" measures to prevent gun violence, including safe storage laws and restricting purchases for individuals involuntarily committed for mental health treatment.

Supports the Public School Employees of Washington/SEIU 1948.

Supports enhancing public safety measures.

Supports the Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund.

Supports public education and access to higher education.

Believes the state has not yet fulfilled its "paramount duty" to provide ample education for all children, and supports raising the bar in public school funding and policies.

Supports the presence of public school employees in SEIU 1948.

Supports the Retired Public Employees Council.

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Washington State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Washington State Legislature. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- There are 49 Washington state senators, each representing a single district.
- State senators are elected to four-year terms and there are no term limits. 
- They are paid $60,191 and $202 per diem per day during the legislative session, which lasts two months. 

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