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State Representative, 1st Legislative District · Position 1
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Davina DuerrWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Davina Duerr

Candidate for State Representative, 1st Legislative District, Position 1

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Representative; architect
Campaign website
electdavina.com

State Representative for the 1st Legislative District since her 2019 appointment and chair of the House Local Government Committee. A licensed architect, she served on the Bothell City Council from 2016 to 2022, including as deputy mayor.

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Photo: Washington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for 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 yea." 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 yea" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Davis, Doglio, Donaghy, Duerr, Entenman”
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Housing

  • Sponsored a law reforming building codes and development regulations.In office

    Duerr is the prime sponsor of HB 1183, which the Governor signed in 2025. Her statement says her bills made it cheaper to build affordable housing and streamlined permits for new housing.

    HB 1183, Concerning building code and development regulation reform (2025-26 biennium): bill summary

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

    “Concerning building code and development regulation reform.”
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  • Voted for 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 yea."

    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 yea" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Davis, Doglio, Donaghy, Duerr, Entenman”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Secured state funding for the I-405 corridor project.

    Her statement credits her with $532 million for the district in 2025, including the I-405 money.

    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

    “Secured $532 million for the 1st District in 2025, including $464.5 million for the I-405 corridor project.”
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Environment & parks

Other issues in this race

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

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (11)

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