State
State Representative, 38th 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
Thomas (Jeff) KellyPrefers Cascade Party
- Proposes reducing the state gas tax
- Supports a proportional tax plan easing working families' burden
Julio CortesPrefers Democratic Party
- Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Public safety
Thomas (Jeff) KellyPrefers Cascade Party
- Supports funding police units against organized retail theft
Julio CortesPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Thomas (Jeff) KellyPrefers Cascade Party
- Supports builder-friendly policies to increase housing
Julio CortesPrefers Democratic Party
- Co-sponsored the 2025 law limiting rent and fee increasesIn office
Economy & jobs
Thomas (Jeff) KellyPrefers Cascade Party
- Opposes outsourcing of regional industries
Julio CortesPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports stronger wage theft protections for workers
- Sponsored 2025 law broadening who can enforce prevailing wageIn office
Environment & parks
Thomas (Jeff) KellyPrefers Cascade Party
- Proposes free day-use entry to state parks
Julio CortesPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Thomas (Jeff) KellyPrefers Cascade Party
- Supports addiction treatment tied to clear expectations
Julio CortesPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to protect reproductive rights
Courts & justice
Thomas (Jeff) KellyPrefers Cascade Party
No documented position found.
Julio CortesPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored 2025 law expanding youth diversion outside courtIn 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; 7 issues covered in this race.