State
State Representative, 47th 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
Ted CookePrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to eliminate taxes on income, property and fuel
Chris StearnsPrefers Democratic Party
- Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Public safety
Ted CookePrefers Republican Party
- Supports letting police act on reasonable suspicion
Chris StearnsPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Education
Ted CookePrefers Republican Party
- Proposes posting all school curricula online for parents
Chris StearnsPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Ted CookePrefers Republican Party
- Proposes easing growth management rules and permitting for housing
Chris StearnsPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports urgent state investment in housing and behavioral health
Economy & jobs
Ted CookePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Chris StearnsPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports universal childcare and affordable housing investments
Environment & parks
Ted CookePrefers Republican Party
- Proposes ending cap-and-trade to lower energy costs
Chris StearnsPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored 2026 law on tribal consultation in energy facility sitingIn office
- Co-sponsored 2026 law recognizing treaty-reserved tribal fishing rightsIn office
Health & human services
Ted CookePrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Chris StearnsPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care
Government & transparency
Ted CookePrefers Republican Party
- Supports in-person voting with ID checks
- Proposes replacing DEI with merit in state hiring
Chris StearnsPrefers 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.