about

I’m Carmen Goers and first and foremost, I’m your neighbor.

I’m the kind of person you see at school events, community fundraisers, local businesses, and neighborhood gatherings. I live here, I raised my four daughters here as a single mother, and I care deeply about the community we share. That’s why I’m running for the Washington State Senate.

Like many families in our district, I’m feeling the pressure of rising costs, housing challenges, and decisions coming out of Olympia that don’t often reflect the realities of everyday life. I don’t look at these issues from a distance, I experience them alongside my neighbors.

I believe representation should feel personal. You should know your senator, and your senator should know you. Not just your voting record or your zip code, but your concerns, your priorities, and what you want for your family and your future.

I was raised with values that still guide me today: work hard, be accountable, and give back. Those values shape how I approach leadership. I believe in common-sense solutions, local voices, and decisions made with the community not over it.

As a working mom and homeowner, I understand what it takes to balance a family budget, plan for the future, and worry about safety, schools, and opportunity. I’ve seen how policies that sound good on paper can miss the mark in real life. That’s why I believe leaders should listen first, show up consistently, and stay connected to the people they serve.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked closely with local leaders and community members to solve problems and get things done. I’ve learned that the best ideas don’t come from one office in Olympia, they come from neighborhoods, small businesses, classrooms, and kitchen tables.

If elected, I won’t stop being your neighbor. I’ll be the senator who shows up, listens, and fights for practical solutions that make our community stronger, safer, and more affordable.

I’m running because I’m committed to protecting and strengthening the place we all call home.