State
State Representative, 39th 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
Ida KeeleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports a fairer tax system and affordable childcare
Steve EwingPrefers Republican Party
- Supports keeping state taxes low
- Supported balanced budgets on the Lake Stevens council
Public safety
Ida KeeleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports law enforcement alongside behavioral health and prevention
Steve EwingPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes statewide limits on police that began in Seattle
Education
Ida KeeleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports expanding career-technical education and apprenticeships
- Supports full state funding including special education
Steve EwingPrefers Republican Party
- Supports refocusing public schools on teaching reading
Economy & jobs
Ida KeeleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports prevailing wage and strong labor standards
Steve EwingPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Ida KeeleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports investment in roads, broadband and clean energy
Steve EwingPrefers Republican Party
- Supports road improvements to cut traffic delays
Government & transparency
Ida KeeleyPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports measuring program results and holding contractors accountable
Steve EwingPrefers 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; 6 issues covered in this race.