Rob Chase
Candidate for State Representative, 4th Legislative District, Position 2
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative
- Campaign website
- electrobchase.com
State Representative for the 4th Legislative District (2021-2022 and since 2025) and Spokane County Treasurer from 2011 to 2018. A precinct committee officer since 2008 with a business administration degree from Eastern Washington University.
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.
ReportRoll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionairesGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · House, Final Passage as Amended by the House, 03-09-2026, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov
“Barnard, Bronoske, Burnett, Chase, Connors”
Education
Sponsored a law giving parents special education evaluation reports.In office
Prime sponsor of HB 2557, signed in 2026; the Spokesman-Review says it requires districts to provide the report within 35 school days.
ReportHB 2557, Providing parental access to special education evaluation reports (2025-26 biennium): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Providing parental access to special education evaluation reports.”
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."
ReportRoll calls on EHB 1217 (2025-26), limiting residential rent and fee increasesGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · House, Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee, 04-27-2025, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov
“Bronoske, Burnett, Caldier, Chase, Connors”
Environment & parks
Opposes the Climate Commitment Act's carbon pricing.
ReportRob, Rob and Bob face off for Valley state House seatNews coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 7, 2026 · spokesman.com
“The Climate Commitment Act is taxing the air we breath.”
Supports preserving both Snake River dams and salmon.
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 also passed a bill on the House Floor that would preserve both salmon and dams along the Snake River.”
Health & human services
Supports further abortion limits, excepting ectopic pregnancies.
ReportRob, Rob and Bob face off for Valley state House seatNews coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 7, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Chase said ectopic pregnancies would be his only exception to the no-abortion rule and believes life begins at conception.”
Government & transparency
Proposes splitting Washington into two autonomous regions.
The Puget Sound and Columbia regions would have regional governors, judges and legislators but remain one state for federal elections; he plans to seek a hearing next session.
ReportRob, Rob and Bob face off for Valley state House seatNews coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 7, 2026 · spokesman.com
“creating two autonomous regions within Washington state boundaries, one called the Puget Sound region, the other Columbia”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rob Chase on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- 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
- Rob, Rob and Bob face off for Valley state House seat
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 7, 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
- Roll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionaires
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- Roll calls on EHB 1217 (2025-26), limiting residential rent and fee increases
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 2557, Providing parental access to special education evaluation reports (2025-26 biennium): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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