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.
Taxes & budget
Krista PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports the millionaires' tax passed in 2026
- Supports expanding the Working Families Tax Credit
Melanie MorganPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Public safety
Krista PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports gun buybacks and lockbox distribution against youth gun violence
Melanie MorganPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges continued work on public safety and health care
Education
Krista PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes expanding Working Connections Child Care eligibility
Melanie MorganPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Krista PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes Growth Management Act changes for middle-density housing
Melanie MorganPrefers Democratic Party
- Supported capping rent increases and zoning reform
Economy & jobs
Krista PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes weakening collective bargaining and pension programs
Melanie MorganPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored a law requiring textured-hair training for cosmetologistsIn office
- Sponsored a law allowing cannabis producer cooperativesIn office
Government & transparency
Krista PerezPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to keep Washington a sanctuary for immigrants
Melanie MorganPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges independent judgment over party pressure
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.