State
State Representative, 42nd 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
Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
- Supports rebalancing state taxes to lower living costs
Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
- Voted against SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Public safety
Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
- Supports accountability for repeat offenders and addiction treatment
- Supports community service as accountability for minor offenses
Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Education
Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored 2025 law extending homeless-student aid to a tribal collegeIn office
Housing
Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
- Proposes technology to speed up building plan reviews
- Proposes reassessing energy efficiency mandates on homeowners
- Supports updating the Growth Management Act's growth boundaries
Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
- Secured $8 million for a Ferndale affordable homeownership project
Economy & jobs
Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored 2026 law on fifth-wheel trailer salesIn office
Environment & parks
Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
- Secured $13 million for Nooksack floodplain projects
Health & human services
Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored House companion to keep medical debt off credit
- Sponsored 2026 law restricting nitrous oxide salesIn office
Government & transparency
Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
- Supports budget transparency and measurable program results
Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
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; 8 issues covered in this race.