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State Representative, 41st 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

Elle Nguyen

Prefers Republican Party

Community advocate; small-business and real-estate investor

The gist

Supports sex-based eligibility for girls' school sports
Opposes state funding for abortion services
Opposes new county property-tax levies for health clinics
Supports local control over shelter and supportive housing siting
Supports competitive bidding for taxpayer-funded contracts
Opposes letting employer shuttles use transit-only lanes
Pledges to prioritize public safety and child protection

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Supports sex-based eligibility for girls' school sports
Issues — Elle Nguyen for Washington State Representative LD-41
Campaign website · thechoiceforchange.org
“I believe girls deserve fair competition based on biological sex.”
Opposes state funding for abortion services
Issues — Elle Nguyen for Washington State Representative LD-41
Campaign website · thechoiceforchange.org
“I believe government should protect unborn life and invest in mothers, prenatal care, adoption resources, and families”
Opposes new county property-tax levies for health clinics
Issues — Elle Nguyen for Washington State Representative LD-41
Campaign website · thechoiceforchange.org
“homeowners should not automatically become the next source of revenue whenever government identifies another funding need”
Supports local control over shelter and supportive housing siting
Issues — Elle Nguyen for Washington State Representative LD-41
Campaign website · thechoiceforchange.org
“statewide officials should not impose one-size-fits-all decisions on every community”
Supports competitive bidding for taxpayer-funded contracts
Issues — Elle Nguyen for Washington State Representative LD-41
Campaign website · thechoiceforchange.org
“Taxpayer-funded contracts should be open to competition whenever practical”
Opposes letting employer shuttles use transit-only lanes
Issues — Elle Nguyen for Washington State Representative LD-41
Campaign website · thechoiceforchange.org
“Large employers should not receive preferred access while everyday commuters remain stuck in congestion.”
Pledges to prioritize public safety and child protection
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
“focused on protecting children, strengthening families, improving public safety, supporting youth well-being”

Janice Zahn

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Representative; civil engineer

The gist

Pledges fiscal responsibility and practical solutions
Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Sponsored 2025 law on alternative contracting for highway projectsIn office
Sponsored 2026 law raising small works roster contract limitsIn office
Sponsored 2026 law on scissor-stair rules in the building codeIn office
Sponsored 2026 law letting employer shuttles use public transit facilitiesIn office
Sponsored 2025 law on the homelessness point-in-time countIn office

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

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Pledges fiscal responsibility and practical solutions
Re-elect Representative Janice Zahn
Campaign website · janicezahn.org
“I believe our communities deserve leaders who focus on practical solutions, fiscal responsibility, and delivering results.”
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 … Thai, Tharinger, Thomas, Wylie, Zahn, Jinkins”
Sponsored 2025 law on alternative contracting for highway projects
HB 1970 (2025–26): Highway alternative contracting
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning state highway construction project alternative contracting procedures.”
Sponsored 2026 law raising small works roster contract limits
HB 2420 (2025–26): Small works roster limits
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Increasing small works roster contract limits.”
Sponsored 2026 law on scissor-stair rules in the building code
HB 2228 (2025–26): Scissor stairs
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning scissor stair regulations in the state building code.”
Sponsored 2026 law letting employer shuttles use public transit facilities
HB 1980 (2025–26): Employer transportation services
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Allowing certain private employer transportation services to use certain public transportation facilities.”
Sponsored 2025 law on the homelessness point-in-time count
HB 1899 (2025–26): Homelessness point-in-time count
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning the homelessness point-in-time count.”

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