Elected Experience: After years of serving in the US Army and as a local PTA officer, Marisa is making her first run for public office.

Other Professional Experience: As a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve, Marisa has held many leadership positions, including brigade, battalion and company command. Marisa has also worked as Senior Marketing Manager at VeriSign. 

Education: Master of Business Administration, Saint Martin’s University; Bachelor of Arts, Seattle University; Curtis High School

Community Service: Former Region 10 Director, Washington State PTA; Vice-President, University Place PTSA Council; President, Sunset PTA; Fort Lewis Friends of the Museum, American Association of University Women

Statement: Partisan gridlock and wealthy special interests continue to block progress in our state. It’s time for a change. We need independent leaders with integrity and determination to focus on our priorities and get Olympia back on track.

That’s why Colonel Marisa Peloquin (USAR) is running for State Senate. Marisa is a military leader and business professional, who has risen through the ranks over the last 28 years. She got to where she is today because of hard work, dedication and a proven track record of results. When Marisa hears a good idea, it doesn’t matter who it comes from. She’ll work across party lines – and won’t take no for an answer – to get positive results for us.

Marisa’s top priority is ensuring effective, transparent, and accountable state government that gives all of us – not just wealthy special interests – a strong voice in Olympia. She will stand up for veterans, middle class families, and seniors by re-investing in our schools, leveling the playing field for small businesses, improving public safety, and ensuring our tax dollars are invested wisely in our community.

Marisa is the proven leader we can trust to get Olympia back on track.