Julia Payne
Candidate for State Representative, 6th Legislative District, Position 2
Background
- Occupation
- Office administrator
- Campaign website
- juliaforoffice.com
An office administrator who has worked in law offices; a Medical Lake High School graduate who has lived in the Spokane area since 1989. A longtime Pride volunteer and former Spokane Pride board vice president; first-time candidate.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports the state tax on income over $1 million.
ReportPolicies and Statements — Julia PayneCampaign website · juliaforoffice.com
“I support the Millionaire's Tax passed by the legislature and would push for more creative revenue options.”
Proposes refining corporate tax breaks to close the deficit.
ReportCandidates with varying political ideologies look to fill open seat in 6th Legislative DistrictNews coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jul 15, 2026 · spokesman.com
“To help close the state's deficit, Payne said she would look to "refine" tax breaks for companies.”
Environment & parks
Supports banning data centers that are not self-sufficient.
ReportPolicies and Statements — Julia PayneCampaign website · juliaforoffice.com
“I support a ban on their construction unless they meet strict requirements to be self-sufficient and sustainable.”
Supports funding land maintenance and wildland-urban interface policies.
ReportPolicies and Statements — Julia PayneCampaign website · juliaforoffice.com
“considering policies that address residential development in the wildland urban interface”
Health & human services
Opposes cutting social service programs.
ReportCandidates with varying political ideologies look to fill open seat in 6th Legislative DistrictNews coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jul 15, 2026 · spokesman.com
“I am pretty against cutting anything that provides social services or appropriate programs to help people get back on their feet.”
Government & transparency
Supports voting no on all three November statewide initiatives.
The Spokesman-Review describes the three as repealing the tax on income above $1 million, repealing many legislative changes to the 2024 parental rights initiative, and barring transgender athletes from K-12 girls' sports.
ReportBingle hopes to return to Spokane politics in state House, but Democrat who calls herself 'workforce educated' is working for seat, tooNews coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Sep 17, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Payne said she would vote against all three, which would uphold the income tax and reject the other two initiatives.”
Supports stronger anti-discrimination protections for disabled people.
ReportPolicies and Statements — Julia PayneCampaign website · juliaforoffice.com
“I will push for legislation in Olympia that strengthen protections against discrimination in housing, employment, and public spaces.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Julia Payne on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- 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: Spokane County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Spokane County Elections · spokanecounty.gov
- 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
- Policies and Statements — Julia Payne
Campaign website · juliaforoffice.com
- Candidates with varying political ideologies look to fill open seat in 6th Legislative District
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jul 15, 2026 · spokesman.com
- Bingle hopes to return to Spokane politics in state House, but Democrat who calls herself 'workforce educated' is working for seat, too
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Sep 17, 2026 · spokesman.com
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