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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.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Natalie PoulsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports law enforcement and treating addiction and mental illness.
  • Luc Jasmin IIIPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Education

  • Natalie PoulsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports parental rights in education decisions.
  • Luc Jasmin IIIPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports expanding early learning and more affordable childcare.
    • Pledges to invest in education from early learning to college.

Housing

  • Natalie PoulsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports cutting regulations to increase housing supply.
  • Luc Jasmin IIIPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports investment in housing construction and tenant protections.

Economy & jobs

  • Natalie PoulsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Proposes repealing or lowering the business and occupation tax.
  • Luc Jasmin IIIPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports worker protections and paid sick leave.

Health & human services

  • Natalie PoulsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports addiction treatment and recovery services.
  • Luc Jasmin IIIPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports expanding health coverage, including reproductive care.

Government & transparency

  • Natalie PoulsonPrefers Republican Party

    • Proposes accountability for state-funded nonprofits.
  • Luc Jasmin IIIPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports seniors' services, voting access and privacy protections.

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.