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State Representative, 22nd Legislative District

Position 1

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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.

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Beth DoglioWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Beth Doglio

Prefers Democratic Party

State representative

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  • Opposes balancing the budget through cuts to public employees.
  • Sponsored 2025 law on waste and recycling systems.In office
  • Sponsored 2025 law on clean buildings standard compliance.In office
  • Sponsored secure firearm storage requirements for homes and vehicles.In office
  • Sponsored a surcharge on companies with excessive executive pay.In office
  • Voted for ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office
  • Voted for HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office
  • Voted for HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Opposes balancing the budget through cuts to public employees.

    Beth Doglio | Democrat for State Rep (campaign website)

    Campaign website · bethdoglio.com

    “I've also worked to ensure we didn't balance our state budget on the backs of public employees”
  2. Sponsored 2025 law on waste and recycling systems.

    2SHB 1497 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Improving outcomes associated with waste material management systems.”
  3. Sponsored 2025 law on clean buildings standard compliance.

    SHB 1543 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Increasing compliance pathways for the clean buildings performance standard.”
  4. Sponsored secure firearm storage requirements for homes and vehicles.

    HB 1152 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.”
  5. Sponsored a surcharge on companies with excessive executive pay.

    HB 1785 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Imposing a surcharge on publicly traded companies providing excessive executive compensation.”
  6. Voted for ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.

    ESSB 6346 (2026 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Establishing a tax on millionaires.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 6346, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the House”
  7. Voted for HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.

    E2SHB 1163 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 1163, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the Senate”
  8. Voted for HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.

    EHB 1217 (2025 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “by limiting rent and fee increases”
    Roll-call votes on bill 1217, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee”
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Don HewettWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Don Hewett

Prefers Republican Party

Engineer

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