Rob McKenna spent his first term as attorney general fighting for the people of Washington. His practical,
non-partisan approach as attorney general brought significant accomplishments in preventing crime, protecting the environment, standing up for the will of the voters, and keeping government open and accountable. Rob has ambitious plans for his second term to keep fighting for what’s important to Washington.
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Meth is a highly addictive drug that fuels identity theft, tears families apart and leaves toxic pollution behind. Rob battles against meth to protect kids, stop further crime and prevent environmental damage.
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Identity thieves steal millions from consumers every year and leave consumers with months of paperwork and stress to straighten out the mess. When Rob became AG, Washington was ranked #7 in the nation for identity theft. Thanks to Rob’s focus on education, legislation and prosecution, Washington has fallen to #13 and is moving in the right direction.
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Shocking sexual crimes against children fill the headlines, and many parents wonder if enough is being done. Rob McKenna heard their concerns and put together a comprehensive sex offender legislative package with the help of law enforcement and victim advocates.
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Rob McKenna knows how to stand up for the voters of Washington. Rob has twice faced the ultimate test for an attorney: arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court. In winning both cases, Rob defended the voters’ choices from those who wanted to ignore their will.
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No one wants the public’s business conducted behind closed doors. Ensuring openness and accountability is critical to maintaining trust between citizens and their public officials. That’s why Rob McKenna has made open government a priority in his first term as attorney general.
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Domestic violence leaves victims physically and emotionally bruised, but an oversight in the law let abusers who strangle their victims avoid tough sentences. Rob McKenna successfully pushed a new law making Assault by Strangulation a Class B felony, giving abusers real jail time.
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