Michelle Bennett
Candidate for State Representative, 5th Legislative District, Position 1, Short and full term
Background
- Occupation
- Former police chief; university instructor
- Campaign website
- electmichellebennett.com
A former police chief of Maple Valley, Sammamish and Mercer Island and a King County Sheriff's Office major, now an instructor at Northwestern University and Bellevue College. Past president of the King County Police Chiefs and Sheriffs; holds a doctorate in education from Seattle Pacific University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes expanding Washington's income tax.
ReportMichelle Bennett for State Representative | LD 5 WashingtonCampaign website · electmichellebennett.com
“Michelle will oppose efforts to expand Washington's income tax and fight for tax policies that protect working families, seniors, small businesses, and local communities.”
Public safety
Supports law enforcement, firefighters and emergency responders.
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“Support law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders who keep communities safe.”
Education
Supports expanding trades, apprenticeships and career-connected learning.
ReportMichelle Bennett for State Representative | LD 5 WashingtonCampaign website · electmichellebennett.com
“Expand pathways into trades, apprenticeships, and career-connected learning for students pursuing different futures.”
Supports keeping parents involved in school decisions.
ReportMichelle Bennett for State Representative | LD 5 WashingtonCampaign website · electmichellebennett.com
“Respect parents' role in education and keep families involved in decisions that affect their children.”
Housing
Proposes reducing regulatory costs that raise housing prices.
ReportMichelle Bennett for State Representative | LD 5 WashingtonCampaign website · electmichellebennett.com
“Reduce unnecessary regulatory costs that make housing, services, and daily life more expensive.”
Economy & jobs
Opposes new taxes on local businesses.
ReportMichelle Bennett for State Representative | LD 5 WashingtonCampaign website · electmichellebennett.com
“Oppose new tax burdens on local businesses and job creators.”
Government & transparency
Proposes requiring accountability for state spending.
ReportMichelle Bennett for State Representative | LD 5 WashingtonCampaign website · electmichellebennett.com
“Require accountability for state spending so taxpayers know where their money goes.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michelle Bennett on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 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: King County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample ballot (all races and measures in King County), November 3, 2026 General and Special Election
Election filing · King County Elections · cdn.kingcounty.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
- Michelle Bennett for State Representative | LD 5 Washington
Campaign website · electmichellebennett.com
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