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State Representative, 29th Legislative District · Position 1
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Krista PerezWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Krista Perez

Candidate for State Representative, 29th Legislative District, Position 1

Prefers Democratic Party

Background

Occupation
Strategic partnerships manager, Washington State Department of Commerce
Campaign website
votekristaperez.org

Strategic partnerships manager at the Washington State Department of Commerce and founder of Perez Consulting; former founder and president of the Tacoma Women of Color Collective. BA from the University of Washington; has not held elected office.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports the millionaires' tax passed in 2026

    Priorities

    Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org

    “I back the recently passed millionaires tax that asks the wealthiest in our state to finally pay their fair share”
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  • Supports expanding the Working Families Tax Credit

    Priorities

    Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org

    “I will support legislation to expand the Working Families Tax Credit”
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Public safety

  • Supports gun buybacks and lockbox distribution against youth gun violence

    Priorities

    Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org

    “Programs like gun buybacks, lockbox distribution, and community-led initiatives are essential”
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Education

  • Proposes expanding Working Connections Child Care eligibility

    Priorities

    Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org

    “push to expand eligibility so more families in the 29th can access subsidized care”
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Housing

  • Proposes Growth Management Act changes for middle-density housing

    Priorities

    Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org

    “reform the Growth Management Act to remove barriers to mixed-use and middle-density development”
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Economy & jobs

  • Opposes weakening collective bargaining and pension programs

    Priorities

    Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org

    “Collective bargaining is one of the most powerful tools workers have, and I will fight any attempt to weaken it.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to keep Washington a sanctuary for immigrants

    Priorities

    Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org

    “ensure Washington continues to be a sanctuary where people feel secure and comfortable, regardless of their immigration status”
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