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State Representative, 35th 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Jim Pierson

Prefers Democratic Party

Software systems engineer and product manager; Army Special Forces veteran

The gist

Proposes patient-first health care that lowers costs
Supports keeping property taxes low
Supports large corporations and the ultra-wealthy paying more
Supports protecting salmon habitat and holding polluters accountable
Supports accountable policing and access to addiction treatment
Supports climate policy that lowers costs for families

More about Jim

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Proposes patient-first health care that lowers costs
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
“I will push for patient-first healthcare solutions that lower costs and expand access without breaking what works.”
Supports keeping property taxes low
Platform
Campaign website · Vote 4 Jim Pierson · electjimpierson.com
“keep property taxes low, and plan housing and infrastructure so growth lowers costs”
Supports large corporations and the ultra-wealthy paying more
Platform
Campaign website · Vote 4 Jim Pierson · electjimpierson.com
“Large corporations and the ultra-wealthy must pay their fair share, renters must be protected”
Supports protecting salmon habitat and holding polluters accountable
Platform
Campaign website · Vote 4 Jim Pierson · electjimpierson.com
“We must protect clean water, wildlife, and ecosystems, including salmon habitat. Polluters should be held accountable”
Supports accountable policing and access to addiction treatment
Platform
Campaign website · Vote 4 Jim Pierson · electjimpierson.com
“That means smart transportation planning, accountable policing, access to treatment and recovery”
Supports climate policy that lowers costs for families
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
“climate policy that is practical and lowers costs for families”

Dan Griffey

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

State Representative; retired firefighter lieutenant

The gist

Voted against the 2026 income tax
Supports a five-day public review before final budget votes
Proposes requiring the Legislature to adopt a balanced budget
Supports tougher sentences for gang activity and child abuse
Supports stable funding for property-poor school districts
Sponsored electronic monitoring of released sexually violent predatorsIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Dan

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Voted against the 2026 income tax
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
“provide first responder training, support small businesses (voted "No" on the”
Supports a five-day public review before final budget votes
Priorities
Campaign website · Griffey for State House · griffeyforstatehouse.com
“which would require a five-day waiting period before either legislative body could vote on the final operating, capital, or transportation budgets”
Proposes requiring the Legislature to adopt a balanced budget
Priorities
Campaign website · Griffey for State House · griffeyforstatehouse.com
“Require the Legislature to adopt a balanced budget.”
Supports tougher sentences for gang activity and child abuse
Priorities
Campaign website · Griffey for State House · griffeyforstatehouse.com
“Toughening sentences on gangs, including gang intimidation, tagging and recruiting.”
Supports stable funding for property-poor school districts
Priorities
Campaign website · Griffey for State House · griffeyforstatehouse.com
“I support legislation that provides property-poor school districts around the state with stable funding”
Sponsored electronic monitoring of released sexually violent predators
HB 1457 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Requiring electronic monitoring of sexually violent predators granted conditional release.”

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