State
State Representative, 30th 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
Paul McDanielPrefers Independent Party
- Opposes a state personal income tax
- Pledges to reduce taxes and cut wasteful spending
Kristine ReevesPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Public safety
Paul McDanielPrefers Independent Party
- Supports holding offenders accountable while offering rehabilitation
Kristine ReevesPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports community policing and mental health officer programs
- Secured $100 million for local public safety
Education
Paul McDanielPrefers Independent Party
- Supports equal respect for college, trades and military paths
- Pledges to protect girls' sports
Kristine ReevesPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored a law on public education access for unhoused studentsIn office
Housing
Paul McDanielPrefers Independent Party
- Supports expanding housing opportunities and job creation
Kristine ReevesPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Paul McDanielPrefers Independent Party
No documented position found.
Kristine ReevesPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored a law on wildfire protection and mitigationIn office
Health & human services
Paul McDanielPrefers Independent Party
No documented position found.
Kristine ReevesPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports a public option for health insurance
- Sponsored a law on statewide food securityIn 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.