2008 Association of Washington Business rating: 28% [-4%] (4th lowest House Democrat)
2008 Washington State Labor Council rating: 100% [no change] (Tied-highest House Democrat)
2007 Washington Conservative Union rating: 8% [-4%]
2005-6 Washington Conservation Voters rating: 92%
Rated strongly Pro-Choice by NARAL Pro-Choice Washington
Rated "Meets Expectations" on gay rights by SEAMEC