AWB Candidate Recommendations and the Chamber Vote for Business Guide

​In the dynamic landscape of local politics, the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce stands as a beacon of unbiased business advocacy. While we maintain a steadfast policy of not endorsing political candidates, we recognize the importance of informed voting for the prosperity of our community.

To bridge this gap, we collaborate with partners who assess candidates and offer recommendations based on a thorough understanding of business impacts. Among these partners, the Association of Washington Businesses shines as a key contributor. You can review the entire list of AWB recommendations on their 2024 Elections page, here.

Not every race will have an endorsement based on a candidates vote record or Association interview.  For the legislative races in Benton and Franklin Counties here are the AWB recommendation.

8th  Legislative District

• Stephanie Barnard, Representative, Position 1
• April Connors, Representative, Position 2

9th Legislative District

• Mark Schoesler, Senator
• Mary Dye, Representative, Position 1
• Joe Schmick, Representative Position 2

14th Legislative District

• Curtis King, Senator
• Chris Corry, Representative, Position 1

15th Legislative District

• No recommendations at this time

16th Legislative District

• Perry Dozier, Senator
• Mark Klicker, Representative, Position 1
• Skyler Rude, Representative, Position 2

​We depend on the expertise of the Association of Washington Businesses to guide our members and the broader community in making well-considered electoral decisions. To learn more about these candidates please review out Vote for Business Guide. We asked each candidate to complete a short questionnaire and we have published their answers here.

Be informed and make sure you vote by August 6th.