State
State Representative, 12th Legislative District
Position 1
- Vote for
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Stacy WilloughbyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports tax fairness for rural families and small businesses.
Brian BurnettPrefers Republican Party
- Supports a state government that lives within its means.
- Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office
Public safety
Stacy WilloughbyPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Brian BurnettPrefers Republican Party
- Supports a victim-first justice system and tools for police.
Education
Stacy WilloughbyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports more pathways into the trades for young people.
Brian BurnettPrefers Republican Party
- Supports parental rights and property rights.
Housing
Stacy WilloughbyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports expanding housing options suited to each community.
- Proposes cutting excessive building code and permitting burdens.
Brian BurnettPrefers Republican Party
- Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office
Economy & jobs
Stacy WilloughbyPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Brian BurnettPrefers Republican Party
- Supports reducing regulatory barriers for local employers.
Government & transparency
Stacy WilloughbyPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to represent all perspectives in the district.
Brian BurnettPrefers Republican Party
- Supports returning more authority to local communities.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.