State
State Representative, 46th 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
Rodney 'Star' ThornleyPrefers Independent Party
No documented position found.
Darya FarivarPrefers Democratic Party
- Supported creating a Washington state wealth tax
- Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Public safety
Rodney 'Star' ThornleyPrefers Independent Party
No documented position found.
Darya FarivarPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports assault rifle bans and limits on bulk gun purchases
Education
Rodney 'Star' ThornleyPrefers Independent Party
- Proposes a three-year college degree path
Darya FarivarPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Rodney 'Star' ThornleyPrefers Independent Party
- Proposes capping corporate ownership of homes at ten
- Proposes incentives for landlords to set aside affordable units
- Supports modifying the middle housing law, HB 1110
Darya FarivarPrefers Democratic Party
- Co-sponsored the 2025 law limiting rent and fee increasesIn office
Health & human services
Rodney 'Star' ThornleyPrefers Independent Party
No documented position found.
Darya FarivarPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports universal health coverage
- Sponsored 2026 law barring deed limits on grocers, pharmaciesIn office
- Sponsored 2025 law streamlining home care worker background checksIn office
Government & transparency
Rodney 'Star' ThornleyPrefers Independent Party
- Proposes a state registration program for long-term undocumented residents
- Supports reducing money's role in legislative elections
Darya FarivarPrefers 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; 6 issues covered in this race.