Jaskaran Sing Sarao For State Senate, District 41

"After months of doorbelling, the most common question I get is: Why run as a Republican? The answer is simple: I must. Rising crime, soaring costs, and declining schools are the result of failed Democratic policies. Incumbent Lisa Wellman, spent eight years weakening education with digital curricula, replacing teachers with iPads, supporting soft-on-crime policies, and imposing unnecessary tax burdens. I’m Jaskaran Singh Sarao, a father of two public school students with 20 years in technology and community service. I’m running to reverse harmful policies with practical, data-driven solutions as a pro-choice centrist, guided by my Sikh values in equality and selfless service.”

— JASKARAN SINGH SARAO

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    “I am honored to endorse Jaskaran Singh Sarao for the Washington State Senate. His dedication to his community, justice, and positive change makes him an outstanding candidate. I have no doubt his campaign will unite the community by promoting transparency and bringing practical solutions to the issues we face. Jaskaran is just what we need in Olympia."

    DAVE REICHERT
    Former King County Sheriff, former U.S. Congressman

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    I am thrilled to endorse Jaskaran Singh Sarao for Washington State Senator. Over the past 18 months, I've seen his dedication, integrity, and passion for public service firsthand as we served together on the Human Services Commission for the City of Bellevue. His empathetic approach and leadership earned him the position of Chair for 2024. Jaskaran connects genuinely with people from all backgrounds, ensuring every voice is heard. His vision for our community, coupled with his proven leadership, makes him an outstanding candidate.

    ANGELA WHITE
    Vice-Chair, Human Services Commission, City of Bellevue

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    Jaskaran Singh Sarao has been a great initiator since the inception of "SOCH Center," Service of Core Humanity, a non-profit organization. He is the most humanitarian among many initiators, passionate about improving others' lives and addressing their concerns in various situations. He is a great team player who always rises to the occasion. He is incredibly patient and organized. Everyone in our organization loves him for his passion for breaking all boundaries to serve humanity.

    BALWANT AULCK
    SOCH Volunteer

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    I am thrilled to endorse Jaskaran Singh Sarao for the Washington State Senate. Jaskaran is the right choice to take on the critical challenges ahead for our community. His commitment to common sense and practical solutions in dealing with the issues of public safety, affordability, schools, and housing resonates with me. His fresh leadership style and ability to work in a bi-partisan manner will serve him well in Olympia. Let’s rally behind Jaskaran Singh and build a stronger future for our state.

    JARED NIEUWENHUIS
    Councilmember, City of Bellevue

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    “I’m proud to support Jaskaran Singh Sarao for state senate. Jaskaran is a strong advocate for public safety, supporting our police, and ensuring sensible spending of taxpayer dollars. His commitment to our community and practical approach to solving problems make him the leader we need. Please join me in voting for Jaskaran to secure a safer and more fiscally responsible future for all.”

    LISA ANDERL
    Mercer Island City Council

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    “I’m very happy to endorse Jaskaran Singh Sarao for the 41st district state senate seat. Jaskaran will be one of the strong leaders needed in Olympia who will work for the people and what matters most to all of us. He will focus on public safety and transparent, accountable, government. He will bring a fresh, open, positive, bi-partisan approach that is sorely needed to breakdown existing silos in government. I look forward to his upcoming election.”

    ROB CLARK
    Newcastle Mayor 

JASKARAN
SINGH SARAO

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SENATE CANDIDATE (R)
41st LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

Jaskaran Singh Sarao is a dedicated community leader with 20 years of experience in technology and community services. He is a loving husband and father of two teenage boys attending Bellevue public schools, and he has been happily married to his high school sweetheart, Manpreet Sarao, for 17 years. Jaskaran became a proud naturalized U.S. citizen last December and deeply values this privilege.

Jaskaran has a strong commitment to serving his community. He has chaired the Bellevue Human Services Commission since 2019, coached Let Me Run from 2019 to 2021, and initiated 5K runs and July 4th celebrations as the Northwood Village President from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, Jaskaran has been a dedicated Scout leader since 2018, a swim team official at Norwood Pool since 2016, and has actively served meals at the Congregation for the Homeless through the Sikh Center of Seattle since 2016. He has also been advocating for Mom-and-Pop landlords who are struggling to collect rent from squatters to pay their bills and property taxes. 

WASHINGTON IS FACING CHALLENGES,
JASKARAN HAS SOLUTIONS.

Public Safety

  • 1st retail theft rate in the nation

  • 2nd highest property crime rate in the nation 

  • 3rd in motor vehicle theft 

  • Washington has the lowest police staffing per capita in the nation

  • The homicide rate in Washington has surged by 96% since 2019

Senator Lisa Wellman voted against police pursuits, reduced sentences for criminals who committed gun violence, robberies like carjacking, along with policies that restricted police response.

Jaskaran will reverse these harmful public safety policies and restore law and order. 

Education

  • 60,000 students have left public schools since 2020

  • A 43% increase in homeschooling in Washington

  • 39% of students meet math standards and 51% meet reading standards

  • 30% of Bellevue and 22% of Mercer Island students are enrolled in private schools

Under Senator Lisa Wellman’s leadership, spending per student has doubled, but test scores have plummeted. Despite this, Senator Wellman has sponsored bills to reduce teacher instructional hours, increase screen time, and has not supported limiting cell phone use in schools. 

With two children in Bellevue public schools, Jaskaran will increase teacher instructional time, prioritize paraeducator support over screen time, and support a statewide cell phone restriction policy. 

Affordability

  • 3rd highest gas prices competing with California 

  • 4th highest grocery prices driven by gas price

  • 25% increase in auto insurance since last year driven by crime rate 

  • Tax revenue more than doubled since 2014

Senator Lisa Wellman voted for capital gains, carbon, and long-term care payroll taxes despite a $15 billion tax surplus in 2022 and backed natural gas ban and triple property tax cap.

Jaskaran will reduce tax burdens, oppose unnecessary taxes, ensure transparency and efficiency in spending, and promote policies that lower the cost of living. 

Housing

  • 3,400 rental properties lost in 2021 in Seattle  

  • 2,200+ unresolved eviction cases have left homeowners and tenants in limbo

  • Seattle‘s rent is 43.4% higher than national average  

Senator Lisa Wellman supports policies that undermine homeowner rights, create loopholes for squatters, divert resources away from those in need, reduce rental inventory and increase rental costs. 

Jaskaran will find balanced solutions to increase rental inventory, lowering rental prices and protect the rights of homeowners and their tenants. 

ENDORSED BY ELECTED OFFICIALS

DAVE REICHERT
Former King County Sheriff
Former U.S. Congressman

MICHELLE DOWNEY CALDIER
State Representative District 26th

JARED NIEUWENHUIS
Former Deputy Mayor of Bellevue
Bellevue City Councilmember

ROB CLARK
Newcastle Mayor

LISA ANDERL
Mercer Island City Councilmember

STEVE FIELDS
Redmond City Councilmember

MIKE CERO
Former Mercer Island City Councilmember

KEVIN WALLACE
Former Bellevue City Councilmember

REAGAN DUNN
King County Council Vice-Chair

STEVE TALLMAN
Newcastle City Councilmember

TOM GRIFFIN
Newcastle City Councilmember

CONRAD LEE
Former Mayor Of Bellevue
Bellevue City Councilmember

ENDORSED BY COMMUNITY LEADERS

ANGELA WHITE
Vice-Chair, Human Services Commission, City of Bellevue

TIMOTHY MA
Former Commissioner Human services

JOHN CARLSON
Premiere analyst, political strategist and one of the most successful talk radio hosts in America

BALWANT AULCK
SOCH Volunteer

ADAM RAGHEB
Mercer Island City Council Candidate 2021

TODD WHITE
Mercer Island Rotary club President-elect, Mercer Island School board candidate 2023

DELFINA GONZALEZ
Commissioner Human Services

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BANNERWOOD DENTISTRY

SUNRISE DENTAL ISSAQUAH

PACIFIC LIQUOR

RS PETROLEUM INC

WES JONES & ASSOCIATES

WILD WHEAT BAKERY CAFE & RESTAURANT

MATTAWA GROCERY LLC

BOSCH BAKING LLC

NORTHWEST COMMERCIAL LLC

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MATTAWA COMMERCIAL LLC

BOSCH COMMERCIAL LLC

NORTHWEST COMMERCIAL LLC

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JOVAN INVESTMENTS LLC

SWEET SPOT INVESTMENTS LLC

EAST HILL PLAZA KENT

ACCURATE ACCOUNTS AND TAXES

NORTHWEST LIQUOR AND WINE LLC

AAA SEPTIC AND PLUMBING

SUNRISE LYNWOOD, FEDERAL WAY, MOUNT VERNON , BELLINGHAM LLC

ENDORSED BY ORGANIZATIONS

SEATTLE THUNDERBOLTS CRICKET TEAM

JEWISH VOTERS GUIDE FOR WASHINGTON STATE

ENDORSED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS

MAT ROCHA
President of Bellevue West Little League

SONNY SHIN
Newport High School Assistant Wrestling Coach

TONY AU
President of Washington State Sino-US Trade Alliance

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ISABEL PERES

SAMEER PARASHAR

ELIZABETH BUCKLEY

JERMEY MUNN

RHONDA SPRINGER

AMAN DHINGRA

GURINDER DHALIWAL

MOHAMMAD SHABAZ MOOSA

NICHOLAS K

STANLEY K

KURT GEFFE

YADWINDER PANDHER

HARPINDER TIWANA

LINNEA AUGUSTINE

MATT AUGUSTINE

AARON BUCKLEY

VISHAL ARORA

GAURAV SHARMA

JASPINDER GREWAL

RAJMANI SANMOGAN

SAMIR BHATT

ISHNIT KAUR

JACK SINGH

INDIRJIT KALLIRAI

DEEPAK BANSAL

MICHAEL BOND

NEWS & PRESS

Public Education

Crime and Public Safety

Domestic Violence

Fairness in Sports

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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