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State Representative, 48th Legislative District

Position 1

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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.

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Jeffery PoppeWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Jeffery Poppe

Prefers Republican Party

CPA and financial systems consultant

The gist

  • Opposes any new state taxes
  • Proposes fraud audits of state spending
  • Pledges to make state government more efficient
  • Pledges to accept only individual campaign contributions
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  1. Opposes any new state taxes

    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

    “No more new taxes! Washington has an outrageous spending problem, not an income problem.”
  2. Proposes fraud audits of state spending

    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

    “will spearhead fraud audits to stop squandering your money.”
  3. Pledges to make state government more efficient

    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

    “make our government effective and efficient”
  4. Pledges to accept only individual campaign contributions

    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 only accept ... individual contributions”
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Osman SalahuddinWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Osman Salahuddin

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Representative

The gist

  • Supports funding body-worn cameras and first responder technology
  • Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
  • Sponsored 2025 law allowing longer sentences for rape causing pregnancyIn office
  • Sponsored 2025 law allowing sick leave for immigration proceedingsIn office
  • Sponsored 2025 law expanding behavioral health co-response teamsIn office
  • Sponsored 2026 law regulating firearm manufacturingIn office
  • Sponsored 2026 law easing affordable housing on religious propertiesIn office

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

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  1. Supports funding body-worn cameras and first responder technology

    Priorities — Elect Osman Salahuddin for State Rep

    Campaign website · electosman.com

    “I will prioritize investing in first responder resources and technology, such as body-worn cameras (for more transparency) and opioid detectors”
  2. 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 … Reed, Ryu, Salahuddin, Santos”
  3. Sponsored 2025 law allowing longer sentences for rape causing pregnancy

    HB 1484 (2025–26): Victim of rape/pregnancy

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Concerning exceptional sentences for offenses which result in the pregnancy of a victim of rape.”
  4. Sponsored 2025 law allowing sick leave for immigration proceedings

    HB 1875 (2025–26): Sick leave/immigration

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Allowing the use of paid sick leave to prepare for or participate in certain immigration proceedings.”
  5. Sponsored 2025 law expanding behavioral health co-response teams

    HB 1811 (2025–26): Crisis co-response

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Enhancing crisis response services through co-response integration and support.”
  6. Sponsored 2026 law regulating firearm manufacturing

    HB 2320 (2025–26): Firearm manufacturing

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Concerning the regulation of firearm manufacturing.”
  7. Sponsored 2026 law easing affordable housing on religious properties

    HB 1859 (2025–26): Housing development/religious organizations

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Expanding opportunities for affordable housing developments on properties owned by religious organizations.”

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