State
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.
Taxes & budget
Jim PiersonPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports keeping property taxes low
- Supports large corporations and the ultra-wealthy paying more
Dan GriffeyPrefers Republican Party
- 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
Public safety
Jim PiersonPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports accountable policing and access to addiction treatment
Dan GriffeyPrefers Republican Party
- Supports tougher sentences for gang activity and child abuse
- Sponsored electronic monitoring of released sexually violent predatorsIn office
Education
Jim PiersonPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Dan GriffeyPrefers Republican Party
- Supports stable funding for property-poor school districts
Environment & parks
Jim PiersonPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports protecting salmon habitat and holding polluters accountable
- Supports climate policy that lowers costs for families
Dan GriffeyPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Jim PiersonPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes patient-first health care that lowers costs
Dan GriffeyPrefers 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; 5 issues covered in this race.