State
State Representative, 26th Legislative District
Position 2
- 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
Katy CornellPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes reversing the sales tax expansion to services (ESSB 5814)
- Opposes an income tax, especially on LLC pass-through income
Renee Hernandez GreenfieldPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes tax increases on working and middle-class families
Public safety
Katy CornellPrefers Republican Party
- Supports court-mandated treatment for repeat offenders in crisis
Renee Hernandez GreenfieldPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Education
Katy CornellPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Renee Hernandez GreenfieldPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes closing the child care subsidy funding gap
Housing
Katy CornellPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes reducing regulations and impact fees on housing
Renee Hernandez GreenfieldPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges home prices that match local wages
Economy & jobs
Katy CornellPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Renee Hernandez GreenfieldPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports workers seeking fair wages and safe working conditions
Roads & infrastructure
Katy CornellPrefers Republican Party
- Supports roads, bridges and ferries without higher taxes
Renee Hernandez GreenfieldPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Katy CornellPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes extending clean-energy (CETA) deadlines
Renee Hernandez GreenfieldPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports clean energy and reducing carbon emissions
Health & human services
Katy CornellPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes reforming the benefits cliff for people getting raises
Renee Hernandez GreenfieldPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports keeping Washington a pro-choice state
Government & transparency
Katy CornellPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Renee Hernandez GreenfieldPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes early, routine consultation with tribal governments
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; 9 issues covered in this race.