Alex Ramel
Candidate for State Representative, 40th Legislative District, Position 2
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative; House Majority Whip
- Campaign website
- alexramel.com
Third-term State Representative for the 40th District and House Majority Whip. Formerly Program Director at Sustainable Connections, where he founded the Community Energy Challenge, and past president of the Kulshan Community Land Trust.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
On final passage as amended by the House, March 9, 2026 (51 yeas, 46 nays); the quoted names are from that roll call's yea list. The bill's title: "Establishing a tax on millionaires."
ReportRoll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular sessionGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Yeas: 51 Nays: 46 Absent: 0 Excused: 1 … Paul, Peterson, Pollet, Ramel, Reed, Ryu”
Housing
Co-sponsored the 2025 law limiting rent and fee increasesIn office
HB 1217 (2025), prime sponsor Rep. Alvarado; Ramel is listed as a co-sponsor. His statement: "I helped cap rent increases."
ReportHB 1217 (2025–26): Residential tenants (rent and fee increase limits)Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“by limiting rent and fee increases … Alvarado , Macri , Ramel”
Sponsored 2025 law letting ADU permits be self-certifiedIn office
Substitute HB 1353 (chapter 22, Laws of 2025).
ReportHB 1353 (2025–26): ADU self-certificationGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Establishing a self-certification program for accessory dwelling unit project permit applications.”
Environment & parks
Supports a rapid transition to clean energy
ReportAbout Alex — Alex Ramel, State Representative (D)Campaign website · alexramel.com
“I am committed to a rapid and just transition to a clean energy economy.”
Sponsored 2025 law encouraging low-carbon thermal energy networksIn office
Second Substitute HB 1514 (chapter 263, Laws of 2025).
ReportHB 1514 (2025–26): Low carbon thermal energyGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Encouraging the deployment of low carbon thermal energy networks.”
Health & human services
Supports abortion rights
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I'm 100% pro-choice.”
Government & transparency
Opposes all statewide initiatives on the 2026 ballot
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I'm voting no on all statewide initiatives and ask you to join me.”
All sources (13)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (statewide and district contests)
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: San Juan County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election: San Juan County (state and county)
Election filing · San Juan County Auditor · sanjuancountywa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Skagit County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Skagit County Auditor, Elections · skagitcounty.net
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Whatcom County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, General and Special Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Whatcom County Auditor · whatcomcounty.us
- About Alex — Alex Ramel, State Representative (D)
Campaign website · alexramel.com
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
- Roll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular session
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1217 (2025–26): Residential tenants (rent and fee increase limits)
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1353 (2025–26): ADU self-certification
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1514 (2025–26): Low carbon thermal energy
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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