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State Representative, 40th Legislative District · Position 1
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Debra LekanoffWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Debra Lekanoff

Candidate for State Representative, 40th Legislative District, Position 1

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Representative
Campaign website
debralekanoff.com

State Representative for the 40th District for eight years, serving on the Healthcare and Wellness, Housing, Rules and Appropriations committees. Has more than 30 years in public service on issues including salmon recovery, treaty rights, health care and infrastructure.

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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."

    Roll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular session

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

    “Yeas: 51 Nays: 46 Absent: 0 Excused: 1 … Kloba, Leavitt, Lekanoff, Macri, Mena, Nance”
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Public safety

Education

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Sponsored 2026 law on oil tankers in restricted watersIn office

    HB 2436 (chapter 64, Laws of 2026).

    HB 2436 (2025–26): Oil tanker escort

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

    “Concerning requirements of oil tankers operating in restricted waters.”
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  • Sponsored 2026 law recognizing treaty-reserved tribal fishing rightsIn office

    HB 2554 (chapter 16, Laws of 2026).

    HB 2554 (2025–26): Tribal fishing rights

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

    “Recognizing judicially affirmed and treaty-reserved fishing rights and promoting state-tribal cooperative agreements”
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Health & human services

Other issues in this race

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