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State Representative, 20th 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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Peter AbbarnoPrefers Republican Party

    • Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office

  • Andy ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Public safety

  • Peter AbbarnoPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports stronger penalties for repeat offenders.
    • Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office

  • Andy ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Peter AbbarnoPrefers Republican Party

    • Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

  • Andy ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports affordable housing while limiting sprawl.

Economy & jobs

  • Peter AbbarnoPrefers Republican Party

    • Sponsored employer tax incentives supporting veterans.In office

  • Andy ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    • Opposes data center development.
    • Supports industrial hemp production to create union jobs.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Peter AbbarnoPrefers Republican Party

    • Sponsored letting utilities securitize disaster costs to lower rates.In office

  • Andy ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports expanding public transportation.

Environment & parks

  • Peter AbbarnoPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Andy ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes new parks for small towns.

Health & human services

  • Peter AbbarnoPrefers Republican Party

    • Sponsored reopening the WA Cares opt-out for private insurance.In office

  • Andy ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Peter AbbarnoPrefers Republican Party

    • Sponsored a bill enhancing access to public records.In office

  • Andy ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports removing big-money influence from government.

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; 8 issues covered in this race.