Mike Heavey has announced his candidacy for State Representative from the 34th Legislative District, Position 2 – the seat currently held by State Representative Sharon Nelson, who will run for the open State Senate seat in the same district this fall.

Previously announced are Sabra Schneider, Marcee Stone and "Mac" McElroy.

Heavey cited three top concerns as the reasons why he is running for office, “The Legislature has a responsibility to make our state safe and secure for Washington families, to boost our economy and to create living wage jobs. I look forward to taking my community service, my experience not only in government but also in the private sector and putting it to work for the people of Washington State.”

“I am running to carry on the tradition of strong, energetic leadership from the 34th Legislative District. The state’s budget is stretched thin, human services and infrastructure spending are slashed while more and more people are idling in traffic and out of work. We need leaders who can hit the ground running, put people back to work and find progressive ways to fund our highest priorities," Heavey said.

Heavey is proud to announce the endorsements of State Senator Ed Murray, Larry Kenney, former President of the Washington State Labor Council, as well as former State Senator and Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge of West Seattle.

Senator Murray said of Heavey, “The talent and energy Mike will bring to elected office is exactly what is needed in Olympia to work on the tough issues of transportation, education, public safety and the economy. I enthusiastically endorse Mike for 34th District Representative.”

A native of West Seattle, Heavey is a fourth generation Seattleite. He has years of experience in the fields of public safety and crime reduction. His private sector experience includes work as a financial analyst at Expedia.com where he protected consumers from identity theft and fraud. Active in his faith community, Heavey has participated in mission trips to Mexico, built housing for the homeless, volunteered at The Food Bank at St. Mary’s and served meals to the elderly.

Currently, Heavey serves as Director of Outreach and Constituent Relations for King County Councilmember Jan Drago where he works to bring community groups together to fix the district’s most challenging issues like the South Park Bridge replacement and youth violence.