State
State Representative, 37th 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
Kelabe TewoldePrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Sharon Tomiko SantosPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports tax fairness for working families
- Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Public safety
Kelabe TewoldePrefers Democratic Party
- Supports expanding non-police crisis response teams statewide
Sharon Tomiko SantosPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports community-led violence prevention and behavioral health response
Education
Kelabe TewoldePrefers Democratic Party
- Supports fully funding transition-to-kindergarten and early literacy
- Supports restoring the Education Legacy Trust funding
Sharon Tomiko SantosPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports investing in schools, childcare and workforce training
Housing
Kelabe TewoldePrefers Democratic Party
- Supports banning rental junk fees and regulating utility billing
- Supports state investment in social housing developers
Sharon Tomiko SantosPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports anti-displacement measures and affordable housing near transit
Economy & jobs
Kelabe TewoldePrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Sharon Tomiko SantosPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored 2026 law funding community preservation and development authoritiesIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Kelabe TewoldePrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Sharon Tomiko SantosPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports reliable transit and pedestrian safety improvements
Health & human services
Kelabe TewoldePrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes limits on interest charged on medical debt
- Supports universal health care through a Washington Health Trust
Sharon Tomiko SantosPrefers Democratic 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; 7 issues covered in this race.