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State Representative, 25th Legislative District · Position 1
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David BergWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

David Berg

Candidate for State Representative, 25th Legislative District, Position 1

Prefers Democratic Party

Background

Occupation
Puyallup School Board director; education advocate
Campaign website
electdavidberg.com

Puyallup School District board director since 2021. Former president of the Washington Coalition for Gifted Education and a PTA legislative chair; BA in politics and government from the University of Puget Sound.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Pledges to strengthen public education

    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

    “strengthening public education, protecting workers' rights, and expanding”
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  • Supports reviewing classroom AI programs for bias first

    The Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens for David Berg · electdavidberg.com

    “There needs to be a systematic review of any AI program for potential bias before it's allowed in the classroom.”
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  • Supports diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in schools

    The Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens for David Berg · electdavidberg.com

    “If we're not talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion, we're failing the children of our District and their families.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports protecting workers' rights and economic stability

    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

    “prioritize the economic stability of working people”
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  • Opposes AI as the final authority in hiring and firing

    The Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens for David Berg · electdavidberg.com

    “I'm concerned about the role AI might play in hiring and firing decisions. It's a tool, not a manager”
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Environment & parks

  • Proposes data centers pay their power and water costs

    Writes that the Legislature should revisit a bill requiring high-use facilities to report energy and water use and use renewable or non-emitting electricity.

    The Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens for David Berg · electdavidberg.com

    “I think we need to revisit the topic to ensure that those who are creating the increased costs are also responsible for paying them.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (5)

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