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State Representative, 17th Legislative District · Position 2
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David StuebeWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

David Stuebe

Candidate for State Representative, 17th Legislative District, Position 2

Prefers Republican Party

Background

Occupation
State representative

State representative for the 17th District and a former mayor of Washougal. A U.S. Marine Corps colonel and Eagle Scout.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Sponsored grants for back country search and rescue volunteers.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 1625 (2025).

    HB 1625 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Supporting back country search and rescue organizations and volunteers through the creation of the back country search and rescue grant program.”
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  • Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office

    Recorded as voting nay 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

  • Supports expanding affordable housing.

    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 safety, expanding affordable housing”
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  • Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

    Recorded as voting nay 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”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Sponsored bill on keeping highways and bridges in repair.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 2627 (2026).

    HB 2627 (2026 session): bill summary

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

    “Facilitating the ability of the government to maintain highway infrastructure in a state of good repair, including bridges.”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored 2026 law aligning the ambulance fee with federal rules.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 2531, enacted as chapter 31, Laws of 2026.

    HB 2531 (2026 session): bill summary

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

    “Aligning the quality assurance fee for the ambulance transport fund with federal regulations.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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