State Representative, 25th Legislative District, Position 1 · Washington 2026 General Election

David Berg

Prefers Democratic Party

Puyallup School Board director; education advocate

The gist

Pledges to strengthen public education
Supports protecting workers' rights and economic stability
Proposes data centers pay their power and water costs
Supports reviewing classroom AI programs for bias first
Opposes AI as the final authority in hiring and firing
Supports diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in schools

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Pledges to strengthen public education
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
“strengthening public education, protecting workers' rights, and expanding”
Supports protecting workers' rights and economic stability
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
“prioritize the economic stability of working people”
Proposes data centers pay their power and water costs
The Issues
Campaign website · Citizens for David Berg · electdavidberg.com
“I think we need to revisit the topic to ensure that those who are creating the increased costs are also responsible for paying them.”
Supports reviewing classroom AI programs for bias first
The Issues
Campaign website · Citizens for David Berg · electdavidberg.com
“There needs to be a systematic review of any AI program for potential bias before it's allowed in the classroom.”
Opposes AI as the final authority in hiring and firing
The Issues
Campaign website · Citizens for David Berg · electdavidberg.com
“I'm concerned about the role AI might play in hiring and firing decisions. It's a tool, not a manager”
Supports diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in schools
The Issues
Campaign website · Citizens for David Berg · electdavidberg.com
“If we're not talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion, we're failing the children of our District and their families.”

Michael Keaton

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

State Representative; retired Air Force fighter pilot

The gist

Opposes increased state spending and higher taxes
Supports reducing traffic congestion and improving public safety
Proposes repealing outdated laws that add costs
Supports holding people accountable for crimes such as shoplifting
Sponsored a law on predesign thresholds for state capital projectsIn office
Sponsored victim protections in the state military justice codeIn office

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

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Opposes increased state spending and higher taxes
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
“Michael will continue fighting against the reckless government spending and high taxes that drive up the cost of living for hardworking families.”
Supports reducing traffic congestion and improving public safety
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
“He supports improving public safety, reducing traffic congestion, and strengthening education.”
Proposes repealing outdated laws that add costs
Why I'm Running
Campaign website · Friends of Michael Keaton · electmichaelkeaton.com
“We need to get rid of bad legislation that is hurting everyday citizens and costing us money”
Supports holding people accountable for crimes such as shoplifting
Why I'm Running
Campaign website · Friends of Michael Keaton · electmichaelkeaton.com
“Rampant shoplifting hurts everyone as the costs of lost goods is passed on to everyone.”
Sponsored a law on predesign thresholds for state capital projects
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
“working across the aisle to pass legislation that will save millions of taxpayer dollars on state capital projects”
HB 2353 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning predesign thresholds.”
Sponsored victim protections in the state military justice code
HB 2417 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense”