State
State Representative, 20th 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
Ed OrcuttPrefers Republican Party
- Supports funding services with existing revenue, not tax increases.
- Sponsored reducing the state sales tax rate.In office
- Sponsored repealing the 2025 B&O tax increases.In office
- Sponsored property tax relief by cutting state school levies.In office
- Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office
Evan JonesPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes tax increases in favor of growing the tax base.
Public safety
Ed OrcuttPrefers Republican Party
- Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office
Evan JonesPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports Second Amendment rights.
Education
Ed OrcuttPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Evan JonesPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports expanding vocational training and apprenticeships.
Housing
Ed OrcuttPrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored rental assistance for manufactured home park tenants.In office
- Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office
Evan JonesPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Ed OrcuttPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Evan JonesPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to streamline permitting to keep projects and jobs.
Government & transparency
Ed OrcuttPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Evan JonesPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports closing loopholes that let unsafe contractors win bids.
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.