On the Record™ Running for State Representative, 24th Legislative District | Mark Hodgson

We created On the Record™ to give voters the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates asking for their vote.Too often, we are asked to make important decisions based on campaign ads, mailers, headlines, and short soundbites. I wanted to create something different: long-form conversations that allow voters to better understand who the candidates are, what they believe, and how they intend to lead.In this episode, I sit down with Mark Hodgson, a candidate for Washington State Representative in Washington’s 24th Legislative District.Mark discusses his background as a father, grandfather, Navy combat veteran, 20-year law enforcement officer, Port Angeles City Council member, union member, and community volunteer.He shares how growing up with housing insecurity shaped his views on affordable housing and economic opportunity. He also reflects on working multiple jobs as a young adult, returning to his community after military service, helping his family preserve their home, and why he believes rural communities need stronger representation in Olympia.During our conversation, we discuss:• Affordable housing and housing instability• Living-wage and family-wage jobs• Rural healthcare access• Economic development• Public safety and constitutional rights• Supporting working families• LGBTQIA+ rights• Listening to people with different political perspectives• Compromise, leadership, and decision-making• Accountability to constituents• How he would measure success in officeMark also explains why he believes legislation should reflect the unique needs of rural communities rather than relying on one-size-fits-all policies created primarily for the I-5 corridor.Every candidate on the ballot for this office has been offered the same opportunity to participate in On the Record™.I am not here to tell you who to vote for. My goal is to give you the information you need to listen, compare the candidates, and make your own informed decision.Learn more about Mark Hodgson at MarkHodgson.org.Watch the full conversation, share it with another voter, and let me know what stood out to you.Subscribe at LeadersLeadThePodcast.com#OnTheRecord #MarkHodgson #WashingtonPolitics #24thLegislativeDistrict #Election2026 #PortAngeles #OlympicPeninsula #LeadersLeadPodcast