Debra Jean Entenman
Candidate for State Representative, 47th Legislative District, Position 1
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative
- Campaign website
- electdebraentenman.org
State Representative for the 47th District since 2018. Previously spent 12 years as a congressional staffer in South King County, three as district director, and served 11 years on the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees.
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 … Donaghy, Duerr, Entenman, Farivar, Fey”
Public safety
Supports independent investigations when police use deadly force
ReportPlatform – Debra EntenmanCampaign website · electdebraentenman.org
“a police accountability standard that includes independent investigations and prosecutions when deadly force is used”
Sponsored 2025 law funding local public safetyIn office
Substitute HB 2015 (chapter 350, Laws of 2025), which also authorizes a local option tax. Her statement says it secured $100 million for public safety.
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
“Through HB2015, I secured $100 million for public safety.”
HB 2015 (2025–26): Public safety fundingGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Improving public safety funding by providing resources to local governments and state and local criminal justice agencies, and authorizing a local option tax.”
Sponsored 2026 law defining the independent investigations office's authorityIn office
Substitute HB 2508 (chapter 174, Laws of 2026).
ReportHB 2508 (2025–26): Office of independent investigationsGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Clarifying the scope of authority of the office of independent investigations”
Education
Sponsored law creating benefits navigators for college students
Per her statement (HB 1559).
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
“My bill HB1559 created benefits navigators to help college students access wraparound support and complete their education.”
Sponsored 2025 law expanding community college tuition waiversIn office
HB 1556 (chapter 42, Laws of 2025).
ReportHB 1556 (2025–26): High school completers/CTC tuitionGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Expanding tuition waivers for high school completers at community and technical colleges.”
Government & transparency
Supports requiring consent to store or sell consumer data
ReportPlatform – Debra EntenmanCampaign website · electdebraentenman.org
“ask for permission and are granted informed consent to store, share and monetize consumer data”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Debra Jean Entenman on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- 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: King County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample ballot (all races and measures in King County), November 3, 2026 General and Special Election
Election filing · King County Elections · cdn.kingcounty.gov
- Platform – Debra Entenman
Campaign website · electdebraentenman.org
- 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 2015 (2025–26): Public safety funding
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1556 (2025–26): High school completers/CTC tuition
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 2508 (2025–26): Office of independent investigations
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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