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State Representative, 17th Legislative District

Position 2

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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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Diana H. PerezWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Diana H. Perez

Prefers Democratic Party

Vancouver City Council member; small business owner

The gist

  • Supports incentives for workforce and middle-income housing.
  • Supports cutting permitting delays for new housing.
  • Supports staffing and training for police and first responders.
  • Supports state clean energy goals.
  • Supports accelerating electric transmission projects.
  • Supports improving access to affordable child care.
  • Supports living within the state's budget.
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  1. Supports incentives for workforce and middle-income housing.

    My Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LD

    Campaign website · electdianaperez.com

    “Incentivize construction of workforce and middle-income housing”
  2. Supports cutting permitting delays for new housing.

    My Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LD

    Campaign website · electdianaperez.com

    “Reduce unnecessary permitting delays and regulatory barriers to get housing built faster”
  3. Supports staffing and training for police and first responders.

    My Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LD

    Campaign website · electdianaperez.com

    “Ensure adequate staffing and training for law enforcement and emergency responders”
  4. Supports state clean energy goals.

    My Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LD

    Campaign website · electdianaperez.com

    “Washington has made strong commitments to clean energy, and I support those goals.”
  5. Supports accelerating electric transmission projects.

    My Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LD

    Campaign website · electdianaperez.com

    “Accelerating transmission projects so renewable energy can reach communities”
  6. Supports improving access to affordable child care.

    My Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LD

    Campaign website · electdianaperez.com

    “Improve access to affordable childcare so parents can stay in the workforce”
  7. Supports living within the state's budget.

    My Priorities – Diana Perez for State Representative, 17th LD

    Campaign website · electdianaperez.com

    “One of our overriding objectives is living within our budgetary means and making every dollar count.”
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David StuebeWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

David Stuebe

Prefers Republican Party

State representative

The gist

  • Opposes a state income tax.
  • Supports expanding affordable housing.
  • Sponsored grants for back country search and rescue volunteers.In office
  • Sponsored bill on keeping highways and bridges in repair.In office
  • Sponsored 2026 law aligning the ambulance fee with federal rules.In office
  • Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office
  • Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office
  • Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee 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. Opposes a state income tax.

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “I voted no on a state income tax because hard working families should keep more of what they earn.”
  2. Supports expanding affordable housing.

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “strengthening public safety, expanding affordable housing”
  3. Sponsored grants for back country search and rescue volunteers.

    HB 1625 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Supporting back country search and rescue organizations and volunteers through the creation of the back country search and rescue grant program.”
  4. Sponsored bill on keeping highways and bridges in repair.

    HB 2627 (2026 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Facilitating the ability of the government to maintain highway infrastructure in a state of good repair, including bridges.”
  5. Sponsored 2026 law aligning the ambulance fee with federal rules.

    HB 2531 (2026 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Aligning the quality assurance fee for the ambulance transport fund with federal regulations.”
  6. Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.

    ESSB 6346 (2026 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Establishing a tax on millionaires.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 6346, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the House”
  7. Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.

    E2SHB 1163 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 1163, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the Senate”
  8. Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.

    EHB 1217 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “by limiting rent and fee increases”
    Roll-call votes on bill 1217, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee”

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