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State Representative, 26th 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

  • David OlsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to vote against tax increases and cut spending

  • Adison RichardsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes tax relief for working families and seniors

Public safety

  • David OlsonPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Adison RichardsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored legislation to fund more local police officers

Education

  • David OlsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes state cuts to K-12 programs
    • Supports sex-based rules for girls' school sports
    • Supports full state funding of special education and transportation

  • Adison RichardsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes dedicated funding toward universal pre-K

Housing

  • David OlsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes rent caps such as HB 1217
    • Proposes standardized permit steps and timelines

  • Adison RichardsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports building more housing in urban cores

Economy & jobs

  • David OlsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Proposes expanding apprenticeships and trades pathways

  • Adison RichardsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes lowering the B&O tax for small businesses

Roads & infrastructure

  • David OlsonPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Adison RichardsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports Narrows Bridge toll relief and fixing Gorst

Health & human services

  • David OlsonPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Adison RichardsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports protecting reproductive rights

Government & transparency

  • David OlsonPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Adison RichardsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored a law transferring vehicle ownership to insurersIn office

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; 8 issues covered in this race.