Melanie Morgan
Candidate for State Representative, 29th Legislative District, Position 1
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative
State representative for the 29th District for four terms, deputy majority floor leader and chair of the Black Members Caucus; former Franklin Pierce School Board director. U.S. Army veteran who has worked as a mortgage banker, landlord/tenant coordinator and domestic violence advocate.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges continued work on public safety and health care
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
“I will continue fighting for equity, public safety, healthcare, housing, and opportunities for everyone in our district.”
Housing
Supported capping rent increases and zoning reform
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
“capped rental increases, reformed zoning laws for affordable housing, supported small business, and made public safety investments”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored a law requiring textured-hair training for cosmetologistsIn office
Prime sponsor of HB 1874 (Chapter 194, Laws of 2025).
ReportHB 1874 (2025-26), bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Requiring training for cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and hair designers on the care, styling, and treatment of textured hair.”
Sponsored a law allowing cannabis producer cooperativesIn office
Prime sponsor of HB 1941 (Chapter 218, Laws of 2026).
ReportHB 1941 (2025-26), bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Authorizing agricultural cooperatives for cannabis producers.”
Government & transparency
Pledges independent judgment over party pressure
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
“leadership requires values, judgment, and independent thinking”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Melanie Morgan on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 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: Pierce County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- General Election Provisional / Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Pierce County Auditor · piercecountywa.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
- HB 1874 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1941 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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