State
State Representative, 19th 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
Terry CarlsonPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.
- Opposes taxes on working families.
Joel McEntirePrefers Republican Party
- Supports the state living within its means.
- Voted against the 2025–27 state operating budget.In office
Public safety
Terry CarlsonPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Joel McEntirePrefers Republican Party
- Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office
Education
Terry CarlsonPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Joel McEntirePrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored capital aid for small school districts.In office
- Sponsored exploring later start times for public schools.In office
Housing
Terry CarlsonPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports cutting costs and delays in homebuilding.
Joel McEntirePrefers Republican Party
- Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office
Economy & jobs
Terry CarlsonPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports investing in timber, ports and manufacturing jobs.
- Supports collective bargaining and apprenticeships.
Joel McEntirePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Terry CarlsonPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes environmental policy raising gas prices for workers.
Joel McEntirePrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored research on burrowing shrimp in shellfish farming.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.