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.
Taxes & budget
Kathy RichardsonPrefers Republican Party
- Supports a state government that lives within its means
Mari LeavittPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Public safety
Kathy RichardsonPrefers Republican Party
- Supports public safety and accountability as core government duties
Mari LeavittPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored a law on sexually violent predatorsIn office
- Sponsored a law on accountability for speedingIn office
Education
Kathy RichardsonPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Mari LeavittPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports increasing affordable child care options
Housing
Kathy RichardsonPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Mari LeavittPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports emergency housing and affordability for seniors and military families
Economy & jobs
Kathy RichardsonPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes reducing barriers for small businesses
Mari LeavittPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored a law dropping unnecessary degree requirements for state jobsIn office
Health & human services
Kathy RichardsonPrefers Republican Party
- Supports patient-centered health care and workforce policies
- Pledges support for veterans' health care and mental health
Mari LeavittPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored a law on workplace violence in health care settingsIn 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; 6 issues covered in this race.