State Representative, 40th Legislative District, Position 2 · Washington 2026 General Election

Joseph Segault

States No Party Preference

The gist

Opposes tax increases adding to local cost pressures
Pledges to bring local voices to Olympia

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Opposes tax increases adding to local cost pressures
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 am not alright with the economic pressure that is being forced on our local communities, through increased taxes, the rising cost of living”
Pledges to bring local voices to Olympia
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
“This is our opportunity to implement Positive Change, and have the voice of the people heard in Olympia.”

Alex Ramel

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Representative; House Majority Whip

The gist

Supports a rapid transition to clean energy
Supports abortion rights
Opposes all statewide initiatives on the 2026 ballot
Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Co-sponsored the 2025 law limiting rent and fee increasesIn office
Sponsored 2025 law letting ADU permits be self-certifiedIn office
Sponsored 2025 law encouraging low-carbon thermal energy networksIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Supports a rapid transition to clean energy
About Alex — Alex Ramel, State Representative (D)
Campaign website · alexramel.com
“I am committed to a rapid and just transition to a clean energy economy.”
Supports abortion rights
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 100% pro-choice.”
Opposes all statewide initiatives on the 2026 ballot
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 voting no on all statewide initiatives and ask you to join me.”
Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires
Roll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular session
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Yeas: 51 Nays: 46 Absent: 0 Excused: 1 … Paul, Peterson, Pollet, Ramel, Reed, Ryu”
Co-sponsored the 2025 law limiting rent and fee increases
HB 1217 (2025–26): Residential tenants (rent and fee increase limits)
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“by limiting rent and fee increases … Alvarado , Macri , Ramel”
Sponsored 2025 law letting ADU permits be self-certified
HB 1353 (2025–26): ADU self-certification
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Establishing a self-certification program for accessory dwelling unit project permit applications.”
Sponsored 2025 law encouraging low-carbon thermal energy networks
HB 1514 (2025–26): Low carbon thermal energy
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Encouraging the deployment of low carbon thermal energy networks.”