State
State Representative, 6th 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
Michaela KelsoPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Alan NolanPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes new state taxes while the budget runs deficits.
- Opposes renewing Spokane Transit's 0.2% sales tax.
Public safety
Michaela KelsoPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Alan NolanPrefers Republican Party
- Supports consequences for crime and addiction-focused policies.
Education
Michaela KelsoPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports simple-majority approval of school construction bonds.
Alan NolanPrefers Republican Party
- Supports state education dollars following students.
- Supports Initiative IL26-638 on girls' school sports.
Housing
Michaela KelsoPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes limiting single-family-only zoning in urban growth areas.
Alan NolanPrefers Republican Party
- Supports lowering fees and regulations on new housing.
Roads & infrastructure
Michaela KelsoPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to prioritize housing, education, health costs and rural infrastructure.
Alan NolanPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Michaela KelsoPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to secure safe drinking water for West Plains residents.
Alan NolanPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Michaela KelsoPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports regulating health care to protect patients from high bills.
- Supports single-payer health care over the current U.S. system.
Alan NolanPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Michaela KelsoPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Alan NolanPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes five-year reauthorization and metrics for new laws.
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.