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State Representative, 16th 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

  • Mark KlickerPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports cutting spending and shrinking state government.
    • Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office

  • Kyle PalmerPrefers Democratic Party

    • Opposes long-term spending without a plan to pay for it.

Public safety

  • Mark KlickerPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports revising recent police reform laws.
    • Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office

  • Kyle PalmerPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Education

  • Mark KlickerPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports restoring 2025 cuts to K-12 funding.

  • Kyle PalmerPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports expanding career and technical education partnerships.

Housing

  • Mark KlickerPrefers Republican Party

    • Sponsored a task force on housing cost drivers.In office
    • Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

  • Kyle PalmerPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports focusing on housing, water security and energy.

Economy & jobs

  • Mark KlickerPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Kyle PalmerPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports requiring data centers to pay for infrastructure.

Environment & parks

  • Mark KlickerPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports nuclear, hydroelectric and natural gas power.

  • Kyle PalmerPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports disclosure of data center power and water use.

Government & transparency

  • Mark KlickerPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Kyle PalmerPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports evaluating state programs by measurable outcomes.

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.