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State Representative, 41st 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Michael Rosen

Prefers Independent Party

Attorney; investor; licensed nutritionist

The gist

Opposes state spending growth without accountability
Pledges fiscal discipline in the state budget
Pledges to prioritize accountability, affordability and health outcomes
Proposes regular performance reviews of major state programs
Opposes new revenue before existing dollars are proven efficient
Supports science-driven, economically sustainable environmental policy

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Opposes state spending growth without accountability
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
“Olympia keeps spending more and delivering less, treating your tax dollars as a blank check”
Pledges fiscal discipline in the state budget
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
“District 41 deserves a representative who brings expertise, demands fiscal discipline, and fights for solutions.”
Pledges to prioritize accountability, affordability and health outcomes
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 will prioritize accountability, affordability, and improving health outcomes for Washington families.”
Proposes regular performance reviews of major state programs
Rosen for WA — Michael Rosen for Washington State Representative, 41st District
Campaign website · rosenforwa.com
“Measurable outcomes and regular performance reviews of major programs”
Opposes new revenue before existing dollars are proven efficient
Rosen for WA — Michael Rosen for Washington State Representative, 41st District
Campaign website · rosenforwa.com
“Demonstrate existing dollars are used efficiently before asking for more”
Supports science-driven, economically sustainable environmental policy
Rosen for WA — Michael Rosen for Washington State Representative, 41st District
Campaign website · rosenforwa.com
“Science-driven and economically sustainable environmental policy”

My-Linh T Thai

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Representative; pharmacist

The gist

Pledges to expand health care and mental health coverage
Supports stricter gun safety laws
Supports holding large polluters accountable and clean energy
Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Co-sponsored the 2025 law limiting rent and fee increasesIn office
Sponsored 2025 law on well-being programs for health workersIn office
Sponsored 2025 law reviewing criminal insanity and competency lawsIn office

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

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Pledges to expand health care and mental health coverage
Priorities - Re-Elect My-Linh Thai
Campaign website · mylinhthai.com
“I will protect and expand health care access and mental health coverage.”
Supports stricter gun safety laws
Priorities - Re-Elect My-Linh Thai
Campaign website · mylinhthai.com
“I will legislate for sensible gun laws that ensure the safety of our kids and communities.”
Supports holding large polluters accountable and clean energy
Priorities - Re-Elect My-Linh Thai
Campaign website · mylinhthai.com
“keep Washington clean by holding large polluters accountable, and invest in a clean energy and sustainable green economy”
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 … Stonier, Street, Taylor, Thai, Tharinger”
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 … Mena , Thai , Reed”
Sponsored 2025 law on well-being programs for health workers
HB 1718 (2025–26): Health care professional well-being
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning well-being programs for certain health care professionals.”
Sponsored 2025 law reviewing criminal insanity and competency laws
HB 1359 (2025–26): Criminal insanity
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Reviewing laws related to criminal insanity and competency to stand trial.”

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