State
State Representative, 17th 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
Diana H. PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports living within the state's budget.
David StuebePrefers Republican Party
- Opposes a state income tax.
- Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office
Public safety
Diana H. PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports staffing and training for police and first responders.
David StuebePrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored grants for back country search and rescue volunteers.In office
- Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office
Housing
Diana H. PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports incentives for workforce and middle-income housing.
- Supports cutting permitting delays for new housing.
David StuebePrefers Republican Party
- Supports expanding affordable housing.
- Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Diana H. PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports accelerating electric transmission projects.
David StuebePrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored bill on keeping highways and bridges in repair.In office
Environment & parks
Diana H. PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports state clean energy goals.
David StuebePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Diana H. PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports improving access to affordable child care.
David StuebePrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored 2026 law aligning the ambulance fee with federal rules.In office
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.