State
State Representative, 16th Legislative District
Position 2
- 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
Skyler RudePrefers Republican Party
- Supports zero-based and performance-based budgeting.
- Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office
Derek SarleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports budgeting within existing revenue.
Education
Skyler RudePrefers Republican Party
- Supports restoring 2025 cuts to school funding.
- Sponsored reviews of public education performance and funding.In office
- Sponsored making financial education a graduation requirement.In office
Derek SarleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes 2025 budget cuts to child care and schools.
- Supports early-grade literacy and student mental health supports.
Housing
Skyler RudePrefers Republican Party
- Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office
Derek SarleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports removing barriers to building more homes.
Economy & jobs
Skyler RudePrefers Republican Party
- Supports local control over data center siting.
Derek SarleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes special tax breaks for data centers.
Roads & infrastructure
Skyler RudePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Derek SarleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports protecting households from rising utility bills.
Health & human services
Skyler RudePrefers Republican Party
- Proposes work requirements for the Working Families Tax Credit.
Derek SarleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports targeting middlemen that raise health care costs.
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.