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State Representative, 41st Legislative District

Position 1

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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

  • Elle NguyenPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes new county property-tax levies for health clinics

  • Janice ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    • Pledges fiscal responsibility and practical solutions
    • Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office

Public safety

  • Elle NguyenPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to prioritize public safety and child protection

  • Janice ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Education

  • Elle NguyenPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports sex-based eligibility for girls' school sports

  • Janice ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Elle NguyenPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports local control over shelter and supportive housing siting

  • Janice ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored 2026 law on scissor-stair rules in the building codeIn office
    • Sponsored 2025 law on the homelessness point-in-time countIn office

Roads & infrastructure

  • Elle NguyenPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes letting employer shuttles use transit-only lanes

  • Janice ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored 2025 law on alternative contracting for highway projectsIn office
    • Sponsored 2026 law letting employer shuttles use public transit facilitiesIn office

Health & human services

  • Elle NguyenPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes state funding for abortion services

  • Janice ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Elle NguyenPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports competitive bidding for taxpayer-funded contracts

  • Janice ZahnPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored 2026 law raising small works roster contract limitsIn office

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.