State
State Representative, 40th 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
Cindy CarterPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to repeal the state's new income tax
- Proposes eliminating the carbon emissions tax to lower gas prices
Debra LekanoffPrefers Democratic Party
- Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Public safety
Cindy CarterPrefers Republican Party
- Supports state cooperation with federal law enforcement
Debra LekanoffPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes a 180-day minimum before new public safety laws apply
Education
Cindy CarterPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Debra LekanoffPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports free school meals for all students
Roads & infrastructure
Cindy CarterPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to fix ferry and bridge problems
Debra LekanoffPrefers Democratic Party
- Supported funding for three new ferries
Environment & parks
Cindy CarterPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Debra LekanoffPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored 2026 law on oil tankers in restricted watersIn office
- Sponsored 2026 law recognizing treaty-reserved tribal fishing rightsIn office
Health & human services
Cindy CarterPrefers Republican Party
- Supports interstate competition and catastrophic health insurance
Debra LekanoffPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports reproductive freedom and fentanyl crisis response
Government & transparency
Cindy CarterPrefers Republican Party
- Supports in-person voting with voter ID
Debra LekanoffPrefers 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.