State
State Representative, 42nd 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.
Taxes & budget
Misty FlowersPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes lowering property, sales and state income taxes
- Pledges to restrain state spending
Alicia RulePrefers Democratic Party
- Opposes tax increases, citing costs passed to consumers
- Voted against SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Public safety
Misty FlowersPrefers Republican Party
- Supports more jail capacity for violent offenders
Alicia RulePrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Misty FlowersPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes aligning local building codes with state standards
Alicia RulePrefers Democratic Party
- Supported rent-increase caps and zoning changes for housing
Economy & jobs
Misty FlowersPrefers Republican Party
- Supports simpler permitting and marine trades investment
Alicia RulePrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Misty FlowersPrefers Republican Party
- Supports industry-government partnerships to protect the environment
Alicia RulePrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Misty FlowersPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Alicia RulePrefers Democratic Party
- Introduced a bill to protect access to IVF
- Sponsored 2025 law on sharing health information for care coordinationIn office
Government & transparency
Misty FlowersPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Alicia RulePrefers Democratic Party
- Supported barring masked ICE agents and federal data sharing
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.