On the Record™: Running for Washington State Representative | Jim Pierson

On the Record™: Running for Washington State Representative | Jim Pierson

From Leaders Lead Even When It Hurts by Tony Taylor

July 17, 2026 · 1h 6m

About this episode

Tony Taylor interviews Jim Pierson, a candidate for Washington State Representative, discussing his background and views on key issues.

Every election, we’re asked to choose the people who will make decisions that affect our families, our communities, our schools, our businesses, and our future.Yet too often, we make those decisions based on campaign ads, mailers, sound bites, headlines, or mudslinging. On the Record™ was created to offer something different: a place where candidates step away from campaign slogans and have real, long-form conversations about who they are, what they believe, and how they intend to lead if elected.In this episode, Tony Taylor sits down with Jim Pierson, a candidate for Washington State Representative in the 35th Legislative District, Position 1.Pierson discusses his seven years serving in Army Special Forces, his career managing projects in the technology industry, and the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership. He also shares his views on housing affordability, healthcare costs, property taxes, government spending, immigration, energy, data centers, and protecting individual rights.The conversation explores how Pierson approaches difficult decisions, why he believes listening to voters across the political spectrum matters, and what he hopes to accomplish if elected…

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Host: Tony Taylor

Guest: Jim Pierson

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Organizations: Army Special Forces, On the Record™

Places: Washington State, 35th Legislative District

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