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State Representative, 25th Legislative District · Position 1
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Michael KeatonWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Michael Keaton

Candidate for State Representative, 25th Legislative District, Position 1

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Representative; retired Air Force fighter pilot
Campaign website
electmichaelkeaton.com

State representative for the 25th District and a former Puyallup School Board member (2015–2023). Served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as an F-16 pilot and squadron commander; works in the defense industry.

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Photo: Washington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes increased state spending and higher taxes

    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

    “Michael will continue fighting against the reckless government spending and high taxes that drive up the cost of living for hardworking families.”
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  • Sponsored a law on predesign thresholds for state capital projectsIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB 2353 (Chapter 60, Laws of 2026). His statement says he worked across the aisle on legislation to save money on state capital projects.

    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

    “working across the aisle to pass legislation that will save millions of taxpayer dollars on state capital projects”
    HB 2353 (2025-26), bill summary

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

    “Concerning predesign thresholds.”
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Public safety

  • Supports holding people accountable for crimes such as shoplifting

    Why I'm Running

    Campaign website · Friends of Michael Keaton · electmichaelkeaton.com

    “Rampant shoplifting hurts everyone as the costs of lost goods is passed on to everyone.”
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  • Sponsored victim protections in the state military justice codeIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB 2417 (Chapter 28, Laws of 2026), requested by the Military Department.

    HB 2417 (2025-26), bill summary

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

    “Changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense”
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Roads & infrastructure

Government & transparency

  • Proposes repealing outdated laws that add costs

    Why I'm Running

    Campaign website · Friends of Michael Keaton · electmichaelkeaton.com

    “We need to get rid of bad legislation that is hurting everyday citizens and costing us money”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (7)

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