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State Representative, 13th 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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Tom DentPrefers Republican Party

    • Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office

  • Juan "Jerry" GarciaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports changing Washington's regressive tax system.

Public safety

  • Tom DentPrefers Republican Party

    • Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office

  • Juan "Jerry" GarciaPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Tom DentPrefers Republican Party

    • Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

  • Juan "Jerry" GarciaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports homes families can afford, maintain and improve.

Economy & jobs

  • Tom DentPrefers Republican Party

    • Sponsored 2025 law on climate-act exemption for farm fuels.In office

  • Juan "Jerry" GarciaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports union rights and farmworker protections.

Environment & parks

  • Tom DentPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports the Odessa groundwater replacement program.
    • Sponsored 2026 law on aviation funding for wildfire response.In office

  • Juan "Jerry" GarciaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports prioritizing water rights.

Health & human services

  • Tom DentPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports lowering child care costs for families and providers.

  • Juan "Jerry" GarciaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports prioritizing health for Washingtonians.

Government & transparency

  • Tom DentPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Juan "Jerry" GarciaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Pledges to accept no corporate PAC money.

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; 7 issues covered in this race.