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State Representative, 23rd 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

  • Greg NancePrefers Democratic Party

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

  • Lance ByrdPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes income tax expansion and new taxes.

Public safety

  • Greg NancePrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored 2025 law allowing early deployment of state fire resources.In office
    • Voted for HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office

  • Lance ByrdPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports reducing crime and supporting law enforcement.

Education

  • Greg NancePrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Lance ByrdPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports restoring parents' right to know what is taught.

Housing

  • Greg NancePrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports permit and zoning reform for housing.
    • Voted for HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

  • Lance ByrdPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports Growth Management Act reform to allow more homes.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Greg NancePrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored the mosquito fleet act for passenger-only ferries.In office

  • Lance ByrdPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Greg NancePrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored 2025 law establishing the state marine forest.In office

  • Lance ByrdPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports natural gas as a bridge to nuclear power.

Health & human services

  • Greg NancePrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports funding urgent care and walk-in clinics in Kitsap.

  • Lance ByrdPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports shelter and help for people with mental illness.

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; 7 issues covered in this race.