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State Representative, 12th Legislative District · Position 2
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Mike SteeleWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Mike Steele

Candidate for State Representative, 12th Legislative District, Position 2

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Representative
Campaign website
votemikesteele.com

State Representative for the 12th Legislative District (first elected in 2016) and ranking Republican on the House Capital Budget Committee; a former House deputy minority leader and two-term Chelan City Councilmember. A former executive director of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and CFO of his family's orchard.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office

    On the House's final passage vote on SB 6346 ("Establishing a tax on millionaires") on March 9, 2026 (51-46), the Legislature's roll call lists this member under "Voting nay." The bill became law.

    Roll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionaires

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · House, Final Passage as Amended by the House, 03-09-2026, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Schmick, Schmidt, Shavers, Steele, Stokesbary”
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Public safety

Education

Housing

  • Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office

    EHB 1217 limits rent and fee increases for tenants under the residential and manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant acts. On the House's final vote on April 27, 2025 (54-44), the Legislature's roll call lists this member under "Voting nay."

    Roll calls on EHB 1217 (2025-26), limiting residential rent and fee increases

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · House, Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee, 04-27-2025, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Santos, Schmick, Schmidt, Steele, Stokesbary”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports weighing small-business effects of minimum wage increases.

    Priorities — Mike Steele for State Representative

    Campaign website · votemikesteele.com

    “He also believes increases to the minimum wage must be approached thoughtfully and collaboratively, with consideration for the impact on small businesses”
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Roads & infrastructure

Health & human services

  • Supports affordable health care with choice and cost containment.

    Priorities — Mike Steele for State Representative

    Campaign website · votemikesteele.com

    “Mike is also committed to improving access to affordable healthcare while protecting choice and working toward long-term cost containment”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (14)

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