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State Representative, 36th Legislative District

Position 1

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2 years
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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.

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Julia Grant ReedWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Julia Grant Reed

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Representative; workforce and youth apprenticeship consultant

The gist

  • Proposes two free years of community or technical college
  • Supports apprenticeship pathways and the creative economy
  • Sponsored a law promoting transit-oriented housingIn office

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

More about Julia
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  1. Proposes two free years of community or technical college

    Legislative Priorities

    Campaign website · Julia Reed campaign · votejuliareed.com

    “Launching and funding "Washington State Promise" making 2 years of community or technical college free for every public high school graduate”

  2. Supports apprenticeship pathways and the creative economy

    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

    “invest in pathways to apprenticeship and higher ed, expand Washington's creative economy”

  3. Sponsored a law promoting transit-oriented housing

    HB 1491 (2025-26), bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Promoting transit-oriented housing development.”

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