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State Representative, 24th 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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Adam BernbaumWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Adam Bernbaum

Prefers Democratic Party

State representative

The gist

  • Supports protecting abortion access in Washington.
  • Sponsored 2025 law adjusting early learning program age rules.In office
  • Sponsored a prescribed fire claims fund pilot.In office
  • Sponsored 2026 law on middle housing in unincorporated areas.In office
  • Voted for ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office
  • Voted against SB 5814's 2025 excise tax changes.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. Supports protecting abortion access in Washington.

    Platform – Adam Bernbaum for State Representative

    Campaign website · electadambernbaum.com

    “I'm committed to protecting access to abortion here in Washington.”
  2. Sponsored 2025 law adjusting early learning program age rules.

    SHB 1351 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Adjusting age requirements for accessing the early childhood education and assistance program.”
  3. Sponsored a prescribed fire claims fund pilot.

    2SHB 1563 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Establishing a prescribed fire claims fund pilot program.”
  4. Sponsored 2026 law on middle housing in unincorporated areas.

    SHB 2269 (2026 session): bill summary

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

    “Concerning middle housing in unincorporated areas.”
  5. 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”
  6. Voted against SB 5814's 2025 excise tax changes.

    ESSB 5814 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Modifying the application and administration of certain excise taxes.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 5814, 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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Eric W. PrattWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Eric W. Pratt

Prefers Republican Party

Sports field installation supervisor

The gist

  • Supports increasing housing supply and fewer costly regulations.
  • Opposes tax hikes and supports workforce training.
  • Supports lower drug costs and pre-existing condition coverage.
  • Supports funding for community policing.
  • Supports making student learning schools' principal focus.
  • Opposes burdensome taxes and over-regulation.
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  1. Supports increasing housing supply and fewer costly regulations.

    Issues & Platform – Eric W. Pratt for State House

    Campaign website · prattforwashington.com

    “Eric will push for common-sense policies that increase housing supply, oppose regulations that artificially inflate costs”
  2. Opposes tax hikes and supports workforce training.

    Issues & Platform – Eric W. Pratt for State House

    Campaign website · prattforwashington.com

    “oppose tax hikes that drive employers away, and champion workforce training programs”
  3. Supports lower drug costs and pre-existing condition coverage.

    Issues & Platform – Eric W. Pratt for State House

    Campaign website · prattforwashington.com

    “Eric will work to lower prescription drug costs, protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, and expand access to rural healthcare services”
  4. Supports funding for community policing.

    Issues & Platform – Eric W. Pratt for State House

    Campaign website · prattforwashington.com

    “He will support funding for community policing and oppose policies that undermine public safety.”
  5. Supports making student learning schools' principal focus.

    Issues & Platform – Eric W. Pratt for State House

    Campaign website · prattforwashington.com

    “ensures the education of our students is the principal concern of our education system”
  6. Opposes burdensome taxes and over-regulation.

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “burdensome taxes and over-regulation that impede our housing, businesses, and local jobs”

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