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State Representative, 2nd 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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Angela TaylorPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports using new revenue to ease property taxes.

  • Matt MarshallPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes new taxes, including the state income tax.
    • Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office

Public safety

  • Angela TaylorPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports expanding resources for law enforcement.

  • Matt MarshallPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports voters' right to elect their county sheriff.

Education

  • Angela TaylorPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes fully funding pre-K through 12th grade statewide.

  • Matt MarshallPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports parents' authority over raising their children.

Housing

  • Angela TaylorPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Matt MarshallPrefers Republican Party

    • Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Angela TaylorPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports B&O tax relief for small businesses.

  • Matt MarshallPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Angela TaylorPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Matt MarshallPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes siting a major new airport in the district.

Environment & parks

  • Angela TaylorPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports protecting the aquifer, farms, forests and salmon.

  • Matt MarshallPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Health & human services

  • Angela TaylorPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports a centralized rural hospital for District 2.

  • Matt MarshallPrefers Republican Party

    • Sponsored a law opening UW's health library to more professions.In office

Government & transparency

  • Angela TaylorPrefers Democratic Party

    • Pledges monthly meetings with Democratic and Republican constituents.

  • Matt MarshallPrefers 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; 9 issues covered in this race.