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State Representative, 24th Legislative District

Position 1

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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

  • Adam BernbaumPrefers Democratic Party

    • Voted for ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office
    • Voted against SB 5814's 2025 excise tax changes.In office

  • Eric W. PrattPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes burdensome taxes and over-regulation.

Public safety

  • Adam BernbaumPrefers Democratic Party

    • Voted for HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office

  • Eric W. PrattPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports funding for community policing.

Education

  • Adam BernbaumPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Eric W. PrattPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports making student learning schools' principal focus.

Housing

  • Adam BernbaumPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored 2026 law on middle housing in unincorporated areas.In office
    • Voted for HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

  • Eric W. PrattPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports increasing housing supply and fewer costly regulations.

Economy & jobs

  • Adam BernbaumPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Eric W. PrattPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes tax hikes and supports workforce training.

Environment & parks

  • Adam BernbaumPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored a prescribed fire claims fund pilot.In office

  • Eric W. PrattPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Health & human services

  • Adam BernbaumPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports protecting abortion access in Washington.
    • Sponsored 2025 law adjusting early learning program age rules.In office

  • Eric W. PrattPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports lower drug costs and pre-existing condition coverage.

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.