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State Representative, 24th Legislative District · Position 1
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Adam Bernbaum

Candidate for State Representative, 24th Legislative District, Position 1

Prefers Democratic Party

Background

Occupation
State representative
Campaign website
electadambernbaum.com

State representative for the 24th District since 2025 and vice chair of the House Transportation Committee. Previously a nonprofit policy analyst on criminal justice and behavioral health and a legislative assistant to Sen. Kevin Van De Wege; holds a Ph.D. in political science.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office

    Recorded as voting yea on "Final Passage as Amended by the House" of ESSB 6346 in the House, March 9, 2026 (it passed 51–46).

    ESSB 6346 (2026 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Establishing a tax on millionaires.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 6346, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the House”
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  • Voted against SB 5814's 2025 excise tax changes.In office

    Recorded as voting nay on "Final Passage as Amended by the House" of ESSB 5814 in the House, April 23, 2025 (it passed 50–47).

    ESSB 5814 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Modifying the application and administration of certain excise taxes.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 5814, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the House”
    Report

Public safety

  • Voted for HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office

    Recorded as voting yea on "Final Passage as Amended by the Senate" of E2SHB 1163 in the House, April 22, 2025 (it passed 57–39).

    E2SHB 1163 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 1163, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the Senate”
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Housing

  • Sponsored 2026 law on middle housing in unincorporated areas.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 2269, enacted as chapter 12, Laws of 2026.

    SHB 2269 (2026 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Concerning middle housing in unincorporated areas.”
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  • Voted for HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

    Recorded as voting yea on "Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee" of EHB 1217 in the House, April 27, 2025 (it passed 54–44).

    EHB 1217 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “by limiting rent and fee increases”
    Roll-call votes on bill 1217, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee”
    Report

Environment & parks

  • Sponsored a prescribed fire claims fund pilot.In office

    Prime sponsor of 2SHB 1563 (2025).

    2SHB 1563 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Establishing a prescribed fire claims fund pilot program.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports protecting abortion access in Washington.

    Platform – Adam Bernbaum for State Representative

    Campaign website · electadambernbaum.com

    “I'm committed to protecting access to abortion here in Washington.”
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  • Sponsored 2025 law adjusting early learning program age rules.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 1351, enacted as chapter 253, Laws of 2025.

    SHB 1351 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Adjusting age requirements for accessing the early childhood education and assistance program.”
    Report

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Adam Bernbaum on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

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