State

State Representative, 28th 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Kathy Richardson

Prefers Republican Party

Nurse practitioner; Army veteran; small-business owner

The gist

Supports a state government that lives within its means
Proposes reducing barriers for small businesses
Supports patient-centered health care and workforce policies
Supports public safety and accountability as core government duties
Pledges support for veterans' health care and mental health

More about Kathy

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Supports a state government that lives within its means
Priorities
Campaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“I support responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, practical economic policies, and a government that lives within its means.”
Proposes reducing barriers for small businesses
Small Business Owners
Campaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“I believe government should support opportunity, encourage responsible growth, and reduce unnecessary barriers”
Supports patient-centered health care and workforce policies
Priorities
Campaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“I support practical, patient‑centered solutions that improve access to care, strengthen the healthcare workforce, reduce unnecessary barriers”
Supports public safety and accountability as core government duties
Priorities
Campaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“government must focus on its core responsibilities, support effective public safety, and ensure accountability at every level”
Pledges support for veterans' health care and mental health
Veterans and Military Families
Campaign website · Friends of Kathy Richardson · electkathyrichardson.com
“from healthcare access and mental health support to rising costs and building stable lives after military service”

Mari Leavitt

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Representative; small-business owner

The gist

Supports emergency housing and affordability for seniors and military families
Supports increasing affordable child care options
Sponsored a law on workplace violence in health care settingsIn office
Sponsored a law on sexually violent predatorsIn office
Sponsored a law on accountability for speedingIn office
Sponsored a law dropping unnecessary degree requirements for state jobsIn office

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

More about Mari

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Supports emergency housing and affordability for seniors and military families
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
“I supported emergency housing and affordability for seniors, working people, and military families”
Supports increasing affordable child care options
Meet Mari
Campaign website · Elect Mari Leavitt · marileavitt.org
“working to increase affordable childcare options, prioritizing the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families”
Sponsored a law on workplace violence in health care settings
HB 1162 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning workplace violence in health care settings.”
Sponsored a law on sexually violent predators
HB 1133 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning sexually violent predators.”
Sponsored a law on accountability for speeding
HB 1596 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning accountability for persons for speeding.”
Sponsored a law dropping unnecessary degree requirements for state jobs
HB 2309 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Reducing barriers to state employment by eliminating postgraduate degree requirements that are unnecessary.”

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