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State Representative, 4th Legislative District

Position 2

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Rob TupperPrefers Democratic Party

    • Pledges to make state tax revenue and spending more transparent.

  • Rob ChasePrefers Republican Party

    • Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office

Public safety

  • Rob TupperPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports community policing coordinated with social services.

  • Rob ChasePrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Education

  • Rob TupperPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Rob ChasePrefers Republican Party

    • Sponsored a law giving parents special education evaluation reports.In office

Housing

  • Rob TupperPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Rob ChasePrefers Republican Party

    • Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Rob TupperPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports state action to lower childcare costs.

  • Rob ChasePrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Rob TupperPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports preserving forests and reviving nuclear energy research.

  • Rob ChasePrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes the Climate Commitment Act's carbon pricing.
    • Supports preserving both Snake River dams and salmon.

Health & human services

  • Rob TupperPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes incentives for employers to use nonprofit health insurers.
    • Opposes government interference in abortion decisions.

  • Rob ChasePrefers Republican Party

    • Supports further abortion limits, excepting ectopic pregnancies.

Government & transparency

  • Rob TupperPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Rob ChasePrefers Republican Party

    • Proposes splitting Washington into two autonomous regions.

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; 8 issues covered in this race.