State

State Representative, 6th 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

Jonathan Bingle

Prefers Republican Party

Small business owner; pastor

The gist

Supports law enforcement and victim-centered accountability.
Opposes new taxes to close the state budget deficit.
Supports voting yes on all three November statewide initiatives.
Supports more audits and a lower state audit threshold.
Supports reducing regulations and fees to increase housing supply.
Supports school choice and curriculum transparency.
Supports more wildfire mitigation funding and tougher arson penalties.

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Supports law enforcement and victim-centered accountability.
Jonathan Bingle for State Representative | 6th District
Campaign website · jonathanbingle.com
“I'll work to restore real accountability, support law enforcement, and ensure our legal system puts victims and communities first.”
Opposes new taxes to close the state budget deficit.
Bingle hopes to return to Spokane politics in state House, but Democrat who calls herself 'workforce educated' is working for seat, too
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Sep 17, 2026 · spokesman.com
“would not support additional taxes to close the state's anticipated budget deficit”
Supports voting yes on all three November statewide initiatives.
Bingle hopes to return to Spokane politics in state House, but Democrat who calls herself 'workforce educated' is working for seat, too
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Sep 17, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Bingle, meanwhile, said he planned to vote yes for all three initiatives.”
Supports more audits and a lower state audit threshold.
Candidates with varying political ideologies look to fill open seat in 6th Legislative District
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jul 15, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Bingle said he also would support more audits on government spending and lower the audit threshold of $750,000.”
Supports reducing regulations and fees to increase housing supply.
Jonathan Bingle for State Representative | 6th District
Campaign website · jonathanbingle.com
“I'll support reforms that let the free market build more homes families can actually afford.”
Supports school choice and curriculum transparency.
Jonathan Bingle for State Representative | 6th District
Campaign website · jonathanbingle.com
“I'll support transparency, academic excellence, and real choice for families”
Supports more wildfire mitigation funding and tougher arson penalties.
Bingle hopes to return to Spokane politics in state House, but Democrat who calls herself 'workforce educated' is working for seat, too
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Sep 17, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Bingle said he would focus on increased funding for wildfire mitigation and increasing”

Julia Payne

Prefers Democratic Party

Office administrator

The gist

Supports the state tax on income over $1 million.
Proposes refining corporate tax breaks to close the deficit.
Supports voting no on all three November statewide initiatives.
Supports banning data centers that are not self-sufficient.
Supports stronger anti-discrimination protections for disabled people.
Opposes cutting social service programs.
Supports funding land maintenance and wildland-urban interface policies.

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Supports the state tax on income over $1 million.
Policies and Statements — Julia Payne
Campaign website · juliaforoffice.com
“I support the Millionaire's Tax passed by the legislature and would push for more creative revenue options.”
Proposes refining corporate tax breaks to close the deficit.
Candidates with varying political ideologies look to fill open seat in 6th Legislative District
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jul 15, 2026 · spokesman.com
“To help close the state's deficit, Payne said she would look to "refine" tax breaks for companies.”
Supports voting no on all three November statewide initiatives.
Bingle hopes to return to Spokane politics in state House, but Democrat who calls herself 'workforce educated' is working for seat, too
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Sep 17, 2026 · spokesman.com
“Payne said she would vote against all three, which would uphold the income tax and reject the other two initiatives.”
Supports banning data centers that are not self-sufficient.
Policies and Statements — Julia Payne
Campaign website · juliaforoffice.com
“I support a ban on their construction unless they meet strict requirements to be self-sufficient and sustainable.”
Supports stronger anti-discrimination protections for disabled people.
Policies and Statements — Julia Payne
Campaign website · juliaforoffice.com
“I will push for legislation in Olympia that strengthen protections against discrimination in housing, employment, and public spaces.”
Opposes cutting social service programs.
Candidates with varying political ideologies look to fill open seat in 6th Legislative District
News coverage · The Spokesman-Review · Jul 15, 2026 · spokesman.com
“I am pretty against cutting anything that provides social services or appropriate programs to help people get back on their feet.”
Supports funding land maintenance and wildland-urban interface policies.
Policies and Statements — Julia Payne
Campaign website · juliaforoffice.com
“considering policies that address residential development in the wildland urban interface”

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