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State Representative, 12th Legislative District

Position 1

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Each legislative district elects two state representatives (Position 1 and 2), who vote on Washington laws and the state budget.

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Stacy WilloughbyWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Stacy Willoughby

Prefers Democratic Party

Financial services professional

The gist

  • Supports expanding housing options suited to each community.
  • Supports tax fairness for rural families and small businesses.
  • Proposes cutting excessive building code and permitting burdens.
  • Supports more pathways into the trades for young people.
  • Pledges to represent all perspectives in the district.
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  1. Supports expanding housing options suited to each community.

    Stacy Willoughby for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · stacyforhouse.com

    “Expanding housing options that make sense for each community.”
  2. Supports tax fairness for rural families and small businesses.

    Stacy Willoughby for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · stacyforhouse.com

    “Ensuring tax fairness for rural families and small businesses.”
  3. Proposes cutting excessive building code and permitting burdens.

    Stacy Willoughby for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · stacyforhouse.com

    “Cutting through excessive building codes and permitting burdens.”
  4. Supports more pathways into the trades for young people.

    Stacy Willoughby for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · stacyforhouse.com

    “Creating more pathways into the trades so young people can earn a good living without taking on student loan debt.”
  5. Pledges to represent all perspectives in the district.

    Stacy Willoughby for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · stacyforhouse.com

    “there's space for all values and perspectives in the 12th District”
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Brian BurnettWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Brian Burnett

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

State Representative; former Chelan County Sheriff

The gist

  • Supports a victim-first justice system and tools for police.
  • Supports returning more authority to local communities.
  • Supports a state government that lives within its means.
  • Supports reducing regulatory barriers for local employers.
  • Supports parental rights and property rights.
  • Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office
  • Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Supports a victim-first justice system and tools for police.

    Brian Burnett for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · burnettforstaterepresentative.com

    “a justice system that puts victims first, holds criminals accountable, and gives law enforcement the tools they need”
  2. Supports returning more authority to local communities.

    Brian Burnett for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · burnettforstaterepresentative.com

    “Brian supports returning more authority to local communities”
  3. Supports a state government that lives within its means.

    Brian Burnett for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · burnettforstaterepresentative.com

    “He believes state government should live within its means and put taxpayers first.”
  4. Supports reducing regulatory barriers for local employers.

    Brian Burnett for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · burnettforstaterepresentative.com

    “Brian supports reducing barriers that make it harder for local employers to succeed.”
  5. Supports parental rights and property rights.

    Brian Burnett for State Representative (campaign site)

    Campaign website · burnettforstaterepresentative.com

    “defending personal freedoms, protecting property rights, and ensuring parents remain central in decisions involving their children”
  6. Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.

    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

    “Voting nay: Representatives Abbarno, Abell, Barkis, Barnard, Bronoske, Burnett, Chase”
  7. Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.

    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

    “Voting nay: Representatives Abbarno, Abell, Barkis, Barnard, Bronoske, Burnett, Caldier”

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