State

State Representative, 29th 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

Krista Perez

Prefers Democratic Party

Strategic partnerships manager, Washington State Department of Commerce

The gist

Supports the millionaires' tax passed in 2026
Supports expanding the Working Families Tax Credit
Proposes expanding Working Connections Child Care eligibility
Proposes Growth Management Act changes for middle-density housing
Opposes weakening collective bargaining and pension programs
Supports gun buybacks and lockbox distribution against youth gun violence
Pledges to keep Washington a sanctuary for immigrants

More about Krista

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Supports the millionaires' tax passed in 2026
Priorities
Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org
“I back the recently passed millionaires tax that asks the wealthiest in our state to finally pay their fair share”
Supports expanding the Working Families Tax Credit
Priorities
Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org
“I will support legislation to expand the Working Families Tax Credit”
Proposes expanding Working Connections Child Care eligibility
Priorities
Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org
“push to expand eligibility so more families in the 29th can access subsidized care”
Proposes Growth Management Act changes for middle-density housing
Priorities
Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org
“reform the Growth Management Act to remove barriers to mixed-use and middle-density development”
Opposes weakening collective bargaining and pension programs
Priorities
Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org
“Collective bargaining is one of the most powerful tools workers have, and I will fight any attempt to weaken it.”
Supports gun buybacks and lockbox distribution against youth gun violence
Priorities
Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org
“Programs like gun buybacks, lockbox distribution, and community-led initiatives are essential”
Pledges to keep Washington a sanctuary for immigrants
Priorities
Campaign website · People for Krista Perez · votekristaperez.org
“ensure Washington continues to be a sanctuary where people feel secure and comfortable, regardless of their immigration status”

Melanie Morgan

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Representative

The gist

Supported capping rent increases and zoning reform
Pledges continued work on public safety and health care
Pledges independent judgment over party pressure
Sponsored a law requiring textured-hair training for cosmetologistsIn office
Sponsored a law allowing cannabis producer cooperativesIn office

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

More about Melanie

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Supported capping rent increases and zoning reform
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
“capped rental increases, reformed zoning laws for affordable housing, supported small business, and made public safety investments”
Pledges continued work on public safety and health care
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 will continue fighting for equity, public safety, healthcare, housing, and opportunities for everyone in our district.”
Pledges independent judgment over party pressure
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
“leadership requires values, judgment, and independent thinking”
Sponsored a law requiring textured-hair training for cosmetologists
HB 1874 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Requiring training for cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and hair designers on the care, styling, and treatment of textured hair.”
Sponsored a law allowing cannabis producer cooperatives
HB 1941 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Authorizing agricultural cooperatives for cannabis producers.”

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