State

State Representative, 3rd 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Natalie Poulson

Prefers Republican Party

Special education teacher

The gist

Opposes any form of state income tax.
Proposes repealing or lowering the business and occupation tax.
Supports law enforcement and treating addiction and mental illness.
Supports parental rights in education decisions.
Proposes accountability for state-funded nonprofits.
Supports cutting regulations to increase housing supply.
Supports addiction treatment and recovery services.

More about Natalie

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Opposes any form of state income tax.
Natalie Poulson for State Representative – District 3
Campaign website · friendsofnatalie.com
“Lower them, remove them, and stand against any form of state income tax.”
Proposes repealing or lowering the business and occupation tax.
Four candidates run to replace Democrat Timm Ormsby in 3rd House District race
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 3, 2026 · spokesman.com
“If elected, Poulson wants to repeal or lower the state's business excise tax”
Supports law enforcement and treating addiction and mental illness.
Four candidates run to replace Democrat Timm Ormsby in 3rd House District race
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 3, 2026 · spokesman.com
“we need to have accountability, support law enforcement, and prioritize prevention”
Supports parental rights in education decisions.
Natalie Poulson for State Representative – District 3
Campaign website · friendsofnatalie.com
“Protect parental rights, support quality education, and ensure families — not government — make the most important decisions for their children.”
Proposes accountability for state-funded nonprofits.
Natalie Poulson for State Representative – District 3
Campaign website · friendsofnatalie.com
“billions wasted on unaccountable NGOs that fuel fraud, abuse, and more homelessness”
Supports cutting regulations to increase housing supply.
Four candidates run to replace Democrat Timm Ormsby in 3rd House District race
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 3, 2026 · spokesman.com
“We need to cut the bureaucracy on housing and small businesses so supplies meet demand”
Supports addiction treatment and recovery services.
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
“We need action, treatment and recovery, safer streets, more housing, cost of living relief”

Luc Jasmin III

Prefers Democratic Party

Governor's Eastern Washington liaison; child care center owner

The gist

Supports investment in housing construction and tenant protections.
Supports expanding early learning and more affordable childcare.
Pledges to invest in education from early learning to college.
Supports expanding health coverage, including reproductive care.
Supports worker protections and paid sick leave.
Supports seniors' services, voting access and privacy protections.

More about Luc

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Supports investment in housing construction and tenant protections.
Luc Jasmin III for State Representative (campaign site)
Campaign website · electluc.org
“Luc will push for investment in construction, tenant protections, and keeping longtime residents in their neighborhoods.”
Supports expanding early learning and more affordable childcare.
Luc Jasmin III for State Representative (campaign site)
Campaign website · electluc.org
“Luc will expand early learning, make childcare more affordable, and invest in public schools.”
Pledges to invest in education from early learning to college.
Four candidates run to replace Democrat Timm Ormsby in 3rd House District race
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 3, 2026 · spokesman.com
“I plan to invest in education from early learning to college.”
Supports expanding health coverage, including reproductive care.
Luc Jasmin III for State Representative (campaign site)
Campaign website · electluc.org
“Luc will work to lower costs, expand coverage, and protect access to essential care”
Supports worker protections and paid sick leave.
Four candidates run to replace Democrat Timm Ormsby in 3rd House District race
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 3, 2026 · spokesman.com
“We need more protections in place, we need good healthcare and paid sick leave.”
Supports seniors' services, voting access and privacy protections.
Luc Jasmin III for State Representative (campaign site)
Campaign website · electluc.org
“Luc will advocate for seniors' services and stand firm on voting access and privacy.”

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; 7 issues covered in this race.