State
State Representative, 48th 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
Jessica ForsythePrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Amy WalenPrefers Democratic Party
- Opposed the 2026 income tax, citing constitutionality and design
- Proposed cutting the sales tax rate from 6.5% to 5.75%
- Voted against SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Public safety
Jessica ForsythePrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Amy WalenPrefers Democratic Party
- Authored 2025 bill requiring secure gun storage in vehicles
Education
Jessica ForsythePrefers Democratic Party
- Supports school funding that reduces reliance on local levies
Amy WalenPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Jessica ForsythePrefers Democratic Party
- Supports deeply affordable housing and renter protections
- Secured $7.5 million for Redmond housing and human services
Amy WalenPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes a condo warranty system to encourage condo ownership
- Sponsored 2025 law easing conversion of existing buildings to housingIn office
- Sponsored 2025 law expanding housing authority financingIn office
Economy & jobs
Jessica ForsythePrefers Democratic Party
- Supports financial aid and rent relief for small businesses
Amy WalenPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes B&O tax credits for worker training
Environment & parks
Jessica ForsythePrefers Democratic Party
- Co-authored Redmond's climate emergency declaration
Amy WalenPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Jessica ForsythePrefers Democratic Party
- Supports protecting reproductive rights and behavioral health services
Amy WalenPrefers 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; 7 issues covered in this race.