Stephanie Barnard
Candidate for State Representative, 8th Legislative District, Position 1
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative
- Campaign website
- stephanieforwa.com
State Representative for the 8th Legislative District (elected in 2022) and ranking Republican on the House Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee. Previously worked in government affairs for the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and founded the ANGELS Network car-seat nonprofit.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to keep fighting for lower taxes.
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 will continue fighting for lower taxes, strengthening public safety, developing a skilled workforce, and driving economic growth.”
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
“Voting nay: Representatives Abbarno, Abell, Barkis, Barnard, Bronoske”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a law setting performance measures for the privacy office.In office
Prime sponsor of HB 2606, signed in 2026.
ReportHB 2606, Concerning performance measures, duties, and reporting requirements for the office of privacy and data protection (2025-26 biennium): bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning performance measures, duties, and reporting requirements for the office of privacy and data protection.”
All sources (7)
- 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: Benton County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Franklin County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (all contests in Franklin County)
Election filing · Franklin County Auditor · franklincountywa.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
- Roll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionaires
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 2606, Concerning performance measures, duties, and reporting requirements for the office of privacy and data protection (2025-26 biennium): bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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