State
State Representative, 49th Legislative District
Position 1
- 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
Kim D. HarlessPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports defending the capital gains and millionaires taxes
Sarah MittelmanPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes reviewing program effectiveness before expanding costs
Public safety
Kim D. HarlessPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Sarah MittelmanPrefers Republican Party
- Supports police-crisis response coordination and repeat-offender accountability
Housing
Kim D. HarlessPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports a lower rent-increase cap than the 2025 law
- Supports just-cause eviction and a tenant right of first purchase
Sarah MittelmanPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Kim D. HarlessPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Sarah MittelmanPrefers Republican Party
- Supports growth planning with strong local input
Environment & parks
Kim D. HarlessPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes a climate superfund charging the largest carbon polluters
Sarah MittelmanPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Kim D. HarlessPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports a Washington Health Trust covering all residents
- Supports Apple Health coverage regardless of immigration status
- Supports legal home cannabis growing for adults
Sarah MittelmanPrefers Republican Party
- Supports pairing compassion with accountability in behavioral health
Government & transparency
Kim D. HarlessPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Sarah MittelmanPrefers Republican Party
- Supports measurable outcomes and responsible state spending
- Supports state policy reflecting Southwest Washington's local needs
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.