Maria was born and raised in Yakima, Washington. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science, economics, and environmental science from Gonzaga University.  

Maria previously worked as an outreach director and outreach and casework representative for the U.S. House of Representatives. She also worked as the board chair of OneAmerica, and deputy director for the House Democratic Campaign Committee.

Maria Beltran's campaign for state senator is her first run for public office.

Prioritizes expanding apprenticeship and skills training programs.

Supports increasing the supply of housing for low and moderate-income families, both to rent and own.

Believes in better working conditions, comprehensive benefits, and fair compensation for the agriculture workforce.

- Prioritizes expanding apprenticeship and skills training programs.
- Supports increasing the supply of housing for low and moderate-income families, both to rent and own.
- Believes in better working conditions, comprehensive benefits, and fair compensation for the agriculture workforce.

Economy

Plans to work with the Canadian government "as they battle wildfires that cause more haze to make their way to our state."

- Plans to work with the Canadian government "as they battle wildfires that cause more haze to make their way to our state."

Energy & the Environment

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Supports efforts to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for raising prices.

- Supports abortion access.
- Supports efforts to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for raising prices.

Healthcare

As of October 7, 2024, Maria Beltran’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Plans to "push for more resources to lower class size and bring state dollars for facility improvements and re-hiring staff and educators."

Supports expanding access to community colleges, technical education, and apprenticeships.

- Plans to "push for more resources to lower class size and bring state dollars for facility improvements and re-hiring staff and educators."
- Supports expanding access to community colleges, technical education, and apprenticeships.

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Maria Beltran

Maria was born and raised in Yakima, Washington.  She earned her bachelor's degree in political science, economics, and environmental science from Gonzaga University.  

Maria Beltran previously worked as an outreach director and outreach and casework representative for the U.S. House of Representatives. She also worked as the board chair of OneAmerica, and deputy director for the House Democratic Campaign Committee.

Maria Beltran's campaign for State Senator in State Legislative District 14 in Washington is her first run for public office.

Plans to address rising housing costs, childcare expenses, student loan debt, and high grocery and gas prices.

Plans to work on Yakima's economic development.

Supports providing veterans with access to affordable housing and education.

Supports the Northwest Regional Council of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation.

Believes in strengthening the economy through job creation, supporting small businesses, and ensuring fair labor practices.

Supports the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union.

Plans to fight to expand apprenticeship and skills training programs.

Supports increasing the supply of housing for low—and moderate-income families, both to rent and own.

- Plans to fight to expand apprenticeship and skills training programs.
- Supports increasing the supply of housing for low—and moderate-income families, both to rent and own.
- Believes in better working conditions, comprehensive benefits, and fair compensation for the agriculture workforce.

Believes in improving wildfire prevention and suppression to protect forests and air quality.

Believes families are "getting squeezed" by high costs and wants to ensure "the costs of necessities are within reach."

Supports agriculture, saying, "We grow some of the best hops, cattle, dairy, hay, timber, fruit, and vegetables in the world..."

Believes in the importance of early morning work to avoid extreme heat, highlighting the need for climate action to protect workers from harsh environmental conditions.

Believes wildfires, which have increased in frequency and intensity, harm lives and property and must be prevented.

Believes everyone deserves to feel "safe, seen, and loved."

Plans to work with the Department of Natural Resources to enhance forest health, reduce wildfires, and improve air quality, and believes collaboration with Canada on wildfire management is essential for environmental benefits.

Supports access to quality healthcare for all.

Supports accessible and affordable healthcare for all.

Supports protecting women's autonomy to make personal medical decisions without political interference.

Believes access to reliable, affordable, and specialized healthcare is essential in rural communities and opposes the need for travel to receive necessary care.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in increasing representation of minorities in government, saying, "If elected, [she] will be the first Latina Democratic Senator from Yakima."

Said, "Today I launch my campaign to give a voice to people who have been voiceless in our community for generations."

Supports increasing voter participation in Pasco and Yakima Valley.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Beltran's candidate website says, "I’m proud to have been born and raised in Yakima."

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Supports public safety measures to protect communities.

Believes in maintaining fair and legal district boundaries to ensure public safety and community representation.

Believes in strong local representation, saying, "Maria has worked in federal, state, and local government and will be our voice in Olympia."

Said, "I will always support law enforcement. We must equip police agencies with the tools and resources they need to hire more officers from the area so that they can do their jobs right and rebuild trust with all communities. I do not support defunding the police. We need to work together and make investments to help people feel safe where they live, including police, community members, and organizations."

Believes local law enforcement and governments need more resources to address substance abuse, rising crime, domestic violence, and the fentanyl crisis.

Believes in investing in the future by caring for our youth.

Believes access to affordable and reliable childcare is crucial for working families.

Believes the state should actively work to improve access, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of childcare for low-income families.

As of October 8, 2024, Maria Beltran’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Maria Beltran has worked for Meals on Wheels and local food banks. She has experience at all levels of government, including working for U.S. Representative Kim Schrier and State Representative Debra Entenman. She also served as the youngest board chair of OneAmerica, an immigrant rights organization, and recently completed the AgForestry leadership program.

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Washington State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Washington State Legislature. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- There are 49 Washington state senators, each representing a single district.
- State senators are elected to four-year terms and there are no term limits. 
- They are paid $60,191 and $202 per diem per day during the legislative session, which lasts two months. 