# Senator Jamie Pedersen Defends Millionaire's Tax, Budget Choices, and Progressive Record Ahead of Primary Challenge

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Podcast: [Hacks & Wonks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505)
Published: 2026-05-13T17:49:11+00:00
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## Resource

Washington Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen is running for reelection in the 43rd District. In this Hacks & Wonks interview, he defends his record and shares his priorities on taxes, education, child care, immigration & protecting Washington residents from a hostile federal administration. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com . Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Jamie Pedersen at https://peopleforpedersen.org/ .

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