State

State Representative, 49th 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Derek Thompson

Prefers Republican Party

Retired cosmetology instructor; delivery driver

The gist

Opposes unnecessary taxes on working families
Supports directing school funds to classrooms over bureaucracy
Pledges to fix the state school funding formula
Supports protecting legacy businesses from infrastructure project impacts
Supports community partnerships for safer neighborhoods
Pledges efficient use of tax dollars

More about Derek

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Opposes unnecessary taxes on working families
Derek Thompson for State Representative 49th Dist. (Pos. 2)
Campaign website · votederekthompson.com
“Fiscal accountability starts with protecting hardworking families from unnecessary taxes.”
Supports directing school funds to classrooms over bureaucracy
Derek Thompson for State Representative 49th Dist. (Pos. 2)
Campaign website · votederekthompson.com
“Education funding should focus on students, teachers, and classroom success”
Pledges to fix the state school funding formula
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 fight to fix school funding at the source”
Supports protecting legacy businesses from infrastructure project impacts
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
“protect our legacy businesses from being sidelined by major infrastructure projects”
Supports community partnerships for safer neighborhoods
Derek Thompson for State Representative 49th Dist. (Pos. 2)
Campaign website · votederekthompson.com
“Supporting safer neighborhoods and effective community partnerships.”
Pledges efficient use of tax dollars
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 am a listener ready to insure your tax dollars are used efficiently”

Monica Jurado Stonier

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Representative; House Majority Floor Leader; teacher

The gist

Supports more state funding for special education
Pledges to fight for childcare and housing
Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Sponsored 2025 law on safe, supportive public schoolsIn office
Sponsored 2025 law requiring coverage of prosthetic limbs and bracesIn office
Co-sponsored the 2025 law limiting rent and fee increasesIn office

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

More about Monica

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Supports more state funding for special education
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
“We still need real funding for special education, jobs for working families, and affordable healthcare.”
Pledges to fight for childcare and housing
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
“As they drive up living costs, I am fighting for childcare and housing.”
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 … Stearns, Stonier, Street, Taylor”
Sponsored 2025 law on safe, supportive public schools
HB 1296 (2025–26): Public education system
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.”
Sponsored 2025 law requiring coverage of prosthetic limbs and braces
HB 1669 (2025–26): Prosthetic limb coverage
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning coverage requirements for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces.”
Co-sponsored the 2025 law limiting rent and fee increases
HB 1217 (2025–26): Residential tenants (rent and fee increase limits)
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“by limiting rent and fee increases … Scott , Stonier , Hill”

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