People over Party
Rooted in Tradition. Ready for Tomorrow.
J. Graham Ralston is a 5th generation son of Clallam County. His great-great grandfather John M. Ralston was the first judge of Clallam County.
Graham has 7+ years of senior federal experience in Washington, DC, and was the youngest senior executive leading a national small business program. He is a local business owner (Ralston Law), a licensed attorney/CPA, and is the only candidate with the necessary DC experience and network to bring immediate value to the district.
Why am I running?
Port Angeles is not the same, and I care.
This is even more obvious after working for the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, DC from 2010–2018 and then returning home. While the beauty in both nature and people remain, there are problems in the WA-06 like many other cities and towns across the country.
We should be supporting our small businesses that were shut down during COVID and now face more economic uncertainty with inflation. We need to restore order in our communities that are impacted by theft, opioids, and homelessness.
I'm running as an Independent to serve the people – not political parties or corporations.
We, the people, can fix this together!
Fighting inflation and taxes
Inflation is an additional tax that you're being forced to pay. Standard items for living are up over 20% in the last two years. I will tackle inflation head-on and fight for tax relief that energizes our economy and puts money back in your pocket.
Jobs and economy
I have experience as a current small business owner and I led the U.S. Department of Transportation's small business office for over 7 years. My hands on experience and knowledge of government benefits and programs provides a unique advantage over other candidates to deliver value to the people and businesses of the 6th district.
Healthcare
Affordable, accessible healthcare is a right, not a privilege. I will work tirelessly to lower healthcare costs, expand coverage options, and improve the quality of care for all residents of the 6th district. Together, we can ensure that no one has to choose between their health and their financial security. When we remove corruption from DC, we can get sensible policies in place for healthcare.
Supporting first responders
My community is not the same as when I grew up. The rise of opioid use, the non-enforcement of store theft, and the lack of government strategy around homelessness and mental health issues place a serious strain on the safety and economics of small communities. We need to support first responders with the resources they need.
Immigration
We must strengthen our borders to prevent illegal immigration for the safety and financial security of all Americans. Immigration must be done legally and through frameworks already established by our representatives.
Term limits
Tired of our politicians being sold to the highest bidder or working for their party, instead of you? To bring new ideas and energy to Congress, I staunchly support a six-year term limit for all representatives. This commitment to term limits is about fostering accountability and preventing the entrenchment of power.