State
State Representative, 25th Legislative District
Position 1
- 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.
Taxes & budget
David BergPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Michael KeatonPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes increased state spending and higher taxes
- Sponsored a law on predesign thresholds for state capital projectsIn office
Public safety
David BergPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Michael KeatonPrefers Republican Party
- Supports holding people accountable for crimes such as shoplifting
- Sponsored victim protections in the state military justice codeIn office
Education
David BergPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to strengthen public education
- Supports reviewing classroom AI programs for bias first
- Supports diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in schools
Michael KeatonPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
David BergPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports protecting workers' rights and economic stability
- Opposes AI as the final authority in hiring and firing
Michael KeatonPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
David BergPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Michael KeatonPrefers Republican Party
- Supports reducing traffic congestion and improving public safety
Environment & parks
David BergPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes data centers pay their power and water costs
Michael KeatonPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
David BergPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Michael KeatonPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes repealing outdated laws that add costs
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.