State

State Representative, 4th 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Hillary Q. Pham

Prefers Republican Party

Legislative assistant; Air Force veteran

The gist

Supports Rep. Chase's proposal to create two autonomous state regions.
Opposes the Climate Commitment Act and gas tax as unaffordable.
Supports more transportation funding for safe roads and bridges.
Pledges to defend public safety.
Pledges to restore quality education.
Supports sustainable, affordable growth in the district.

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Supports Rep. Chase's proposal to create two autonomous state regions.
Four Republicans to duke it out for a seat in State House talk climate change, abortion, bill to split state
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 14, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Pham supports it and Maier gave mixed opinion”
Opposes the Climate Commitment Act and gas tax as unaffordable.
Four Republicans to duke it out for a seat in State House talk climate change, abortion, bill to split state
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 14, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Pham says the Climate Commitment Act and gas tax have created affordability issues and lack real measurable progress to climate change.”
Supports more transportation funding for safe roads and bridges.
Four Republicans to duke it out for a seat in State House talk climate change, abortion, bill to split state
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 14, 2026 · spokesman.com
“our transportation budget has the potential to grow so we can ensure our infrastructure, bridges and roads are safe and reliable”
Pledges to defend public safety.
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
“I will listen first, defend public safety, fight for affordability, restore quality education”
Pledges to restore quality education.
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
“restore quality education and support solutions that improve everyday lives”
Supports sustainable, affordable growth in the district.
Four Republicans to duke it out for a seat in State House talk climate change, abortion, bill to split state
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 14, 2026 · spokesman.com
“I want to grow and build the district in a way that is sustainable and affordable.”

Trent Maier

Prefers Republican Party

Cidery owner; electrical engineer

The gist

Supports more local control; mixed on splitting the state.
Supports free-market innovation over climate mandates.
Supports protecting hydropower dams.
Supports lower taxes and less government overreach.
Pledges to focus on local businesses, roads and lower taxes.
Supports policies protecting life, supporting mothers and adoption.

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Supports more local control; mixed on splitting the state.
Four Republicans to duke it out for a seat in State House talk climate change, abortion, bill to split state
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 14, 2026 · spokesman.com
“That said, I'm not ready to give up on Washington.”
Supports free-market innovation over climate mandates.
Four Republicans to duke it out for a seat in State House talk climate change, abortion, bill to split state
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 14, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Rather than relying on heavy-handed mandates, the state should encourage free-market innovation, technological advancement, and private-sector investment.”
Supports protecting hydropower dams.
Four Republicans to duke it out for a seat in State House talk climate change, abortion, bill to split state
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 14, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Washington benefits from clean energy sources through hydropower and dams, which should be protected, Maier said.”
Supports lower taxes and less government overreach.
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
“I'm running to fight for safer communities, lower taxes, less government overreach, and policies that support working families and small businesses.”
Pledges to focus on local businesses, roads and lower taxes.
Four Republicans to duke it out for a seat in State House talk climate change, abortion, bill to split state
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 14, 2026 · spokesman.com
“If elected, Maier said he would focus on helping out local business owners, maintaining good roads and lowering taxes.”
Supports policies protecting life, supporting mothers and adoption.
Four Republicans to duke it out for a seat in State House talk climate change, abortion, bill to split state
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jun 14, 2026 · spokesman.com
“I believe life is deserving of protection, and we should build a culture that values life by supporting mothers, strengthening families, encouraging adoption”

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