State
State Representative, 35th 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
Maria LittlesunPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes tax reforms that ease burdens on families and seniors
Travis CouturePrefers Republican Party
- Opposes the 2026 income tax and recent tax increases
- Supported property tax relief for seniors and veterans
Public safety
Maria LittlesunPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Travis CouturePrefers Republican Party
- Supported restoring police pursuits and drug possession penalties
- Opposes new limits on Second Amendment and property rights
Education
Maria LittlesunPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports fully funding special education
Travis CouturePrefers Republican Party
- Supports school choice and full funding for special education
Housing
Maria LittlesunPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports zoning reform for density near transit and jobs
- Opposes encampment sweeps; supports social housing with services
Travis CouturePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Maria LittlesunPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes protecting rural clinics from closures after health care mergers
- Pledges to protect contraception and medical abortion access
Travis CouturePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Maria LittlesunPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Travis CouturePrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored a law on lump-sum retirement payment thresholdsIn 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.