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State Representative, 12th Legislative District · Position 1
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Brian Burnett

Candidate for State Representative, 12th Legislative District, Position 1

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Representative; former Chelan County Sheriff
Campaign website
burnettforstaterepresentative.com

State Representative for the 12th Legislative District since 2025 and an assistant House Republican whip. Chelan County Sheriff from 2011 to 2022 and a past president of the Washington State Sheriffs Association.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports a state government that lives within its means.

    Brian Burnett for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · burnettforstaterepresentative.com

    “He believes state government should live within its means and put taxpayers first.”
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  • Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office

    On the House's final passage vote on SB 6346 ("Establishing a tax on millionaires") on March 9, 2026 (51-46), the Legislature's roll call lists this member under "Voting nay." The bill became law.

    Roll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionaires

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · House, Final Passage as Amended by the House, 03-09-2026, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Voting nay: Representatives Abbarno, Abell, Barkis, Barnard, Bronoske, Burnett, Chase”
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Public safety

Education

Housing

  • Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office

    EHB 1217 limits rent and fee increases for tenants under the residential and manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant acts. On the House's final vote on April 27, 2025 (54-44), the Legislature's roll call lists this member under "Voting nay."

    Roll calls on EHB 1217 (2025-26), limiting residential rent and fee increases

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · House, Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee, 04-27-2025, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Voting nay: Representatives Abbarno, Abell, Barkis, Barnard, Bronoske, Burnett, Caldier”
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Economy & jobs

Government & transparency

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