US States
Washington
Not Aligned
1Out of 9
Alignment: Washington is one of the most progressive-aligned states, scoring against conservative criteria across nearly every category.
Rating Criteria
| Criterion | Washington Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Governor & Legislature | Democrat governor (Ferguson); Democrat-controlled legislature | -2 |
| Abortion | Abortion broadly legal; shield laws for providers | -2 |
| Gun Rights | Assault weapons ban 2023; magazine cap | -2 |
| School Choice | No private school choice | -1 |
| Border / Immigration | Sanctuary state | -1 |
| Taxes | No income tax (capital gains tax instituted) | 0 |
| Election Integrity | All-mail voting; automatic registration | -1 |
| Religious Liberty | Limited religious-liberty record | -1 |
| Health Freedom | Healthcare worker mandates retained | -1 |
Sources
Heritage Foundation: State PolicyHeritage Action ScorecardBallotpediaNCSL State LegislaturesDaily WireReutersAP News
Final score: 1/9 Not Aligned. Raw criterion score: -11 (of ±12 possible), scaled to the 1–9 rating system.