Natalie Poulson
Candidate for State Representative, 3rd Legislative District, Position 2
Background
- Occupation
- Special education teacher
- Campaign website
- friendsofnatalie.com
A special education teacher for nearly two decades, including 18 years at Spokane Public Schools, and owner of a sourdough business. A Republican precinct committee officer; ran for this seat in 2022.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes any form of state income tax.
ReportNatalie Poulson for State Representative – District 3Campaign website · friendsofnatalie.com
“Lower them, remove them, and stand against any form of state income tax.”
Public safety
Supports law enforcement and treating addiction and mental illness.
ReportFour candidates run to replace Democrat Timm Ormsby in 3rd House District raceNews coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 3, 2026 · spokesman.com
“we need to have accountability, support law enforcement, and prioritize prevention”
Education
Supports parental rights in education decisions.
ReportNatalie Poulson for State Representative – District 3Campaign website · friendsofnatalie.com
“Protect parental rights, support quality education, and ensure families — not government — make the most important decisions for their children.”
Housing
Supports cutting regulations to increase housing supply.
ReportFour candidates run to replace Democrat Timm Ormsby in 3rd House District raceNews coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 3, 2026 · spokesman.com
“We need to cut the bureaucracy on housing and small businesses so supplies meet demand”
Economy & jobs
Proposes repealing or lowering the business and occupation tax.
ReportFour candidates run to replace Democrat Timm Ormsby in 3rd House District raceNews coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 3, 2026 · spokesman.com
“If elected, Poulson wants to repeal or lower the state's business excise tax”
Health & human services
Supports addiction treatment and recovery services.
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
“We need action, treatment and recovery, safer streets, more housing, cost of living relief”
Government & transparency
Proposes accountability for state-funded nonprofits.
ReportNatalie Poulson for State Representative – District 3Campaign website · friendsofnatalie.com
“billions wasted on unaccountable NGOs that fuel fraud, abuse, and more homelessness”
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: Spokane County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Spokane County Elections · spokanecounty.gov
- Natalie Poulson for State Representative – District 3
Campaign website · friendsofnatalie.com
- Four candidates run to replace Democrat Timm Ormsby in 3rd House District race
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 3, 2026 · spokesman.com
- 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
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