State
State Representative, 40th 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
Joseph SegaultStates No Party Preference
- Opposes tax increases adding to local cost pressures
Alex RamelPrefers Democratic Party
- Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Housing
Joseph SegaultStates No Party Preference
No documented position found.
Alex RamelPrefers Democratic Party
- Co-sponsored the 2025 law limiting rent and fee increasesIn office
- Sponsored 2025 law letting ADU permits be self-certifiedIn office
Environment & parks
Joseph SegaultStates No Party Preference
No documented position found.
Alex RamelPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports a rapid transition to clean energy
- Sponsored 2025 law encouraging low-carbon thermal energy networksIn office
Health & human services
Joseph SegaultStates No Party Preference
No documented position found.
Alex RamelPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports abortion rights
Government & transparency
Joseph SegaultStates No Party Preference
- Pledges to bring local voices to Olympia
Alex RamelPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes all statewide initiatives on the 2026 ballot
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; 5 issues covered in this race.