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State Representative, 19th Legislative District · Position 2
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Joel McEntire

Candidate for State Representative, 19th Legislative District, Position 2

Prefers Republican Party

Background

Occupation
State representative; educator
Campaign website
joelmcentire.com

State representative for the 19th District since 2021 and a 15-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran who deployed overseas three times. A former public school and university educator and past chair of the Wahkiakum County Republican Party.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • 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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Education

  • Sponsored capital aid for small school districts.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 1538 (2025).

    HB 1538 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Providing capital financial assistance to small school districts with demonstrated funding challenges.”
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  • Sponsored exploring later start times for public schools.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 1231 (2025).

    HB 1231 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Supporting the exploration and implementation of later starting times for public schools.”
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Housing

  • 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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Environment & parks

  • Sponsored research on burrowing shrimp in shellfish farming.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 1309 (2025).

    HB 1309 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Addressing the impacts of burrowing shrimp on bottom culture shellfish farming through integrated pest management research.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

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