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The Seattle-born politician cautioned that voters may lose faith with all levels of government if the Washington state Legislature does not reign in spending.

The match-up for the 3rd Congressional District seat in southwest Washington is among a handful of competitive races nationwide that could decide which party is in charge in January.

While Washington voters decide the fate of its income tax on high earners, debate has erupted over whether the “millionaires tax” should expand to include non-millionaires.

This election, KNKX is exploring some of the major issues in Western Washington, including the “millionaires tax,” Tacoma tenants' rights, and Seattle public safety.

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler a former 3rd District congressional representative and former state lawmaker, said lawmakers aren't spending within their means.

Washington Democrats are chasing a supermajority, hoping to flip several Republican-controlled legislative seats this fall. They’re confident after initial primary results.

Inslee, a Democrat, is the only living former governor to offer a full-throated endorsement of the tax. The measure faces a ballot recall in November.

Hedge fund founder Brian Heywood and his conservative interest group Let’s Go Washington have lead the repeal effort, while supporters have launched a campaign to save the tax.

Let’s Go Washington has been lobbying support for the income tax repeal effort, collecting far more than the 300,000 signatures required to put an initiative to voters.

The survey, by the Association of Washington Business, found that out of about 400 employers nearly 1 in 4 said they were considering moving.