State
State Representative, 31st 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
Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports a progressive state tax structure including an income tax
Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes continued state tax increases
- Proposes prioritizing spending and reforming the budget process
Public safety
Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges safer neighborhoods where laws are enforced
- Supports more funding for law enforcement and firefighting
Education
Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges better schools preparing students for college or career
Housing
Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes state preemption to cut red tape on housing construction
Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party
- Supports a stronger, more affordable economy
Roads & infrastructure
Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes more utility regulator authority and grid upgrades
Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to defend the Climate Commitment Act's funding
- Supports keeping nuclear among clean power options
Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports universal health care
Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports SB 6358 to curb corporate election spending
Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
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; 9 issues covered in this race.