State
State Representative, 18th 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.
Taxes & budget
Randi L. KnottPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes shifting costs to families from the wealthiest.
Stephanie McClintockPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes policies that raise taxes.
- Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office
Public safety
Randi L. KnottPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Stephanie McClintockPrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored expanding sex offender registration information requirements.In office
- Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office
Education
Randi L. KnottPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Stephanie McClintockPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes unfunded state mandates on K-12 schools.
- Sponsored restricting student cellphone use in schools.In office
Housing
Randi L. KnottPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports attainable housing through planned growth.
Stephanie McClintockPrefers Republican Party
- Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office
Economy & jobs
Randi L. KnottPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports policies that raise wages.
- Supports attracting higher-paying jobs.
Stephanie McClintockPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Randi L. KnottPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports weighing affordability in every legislative decision.
Stephanie McClintockPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
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.