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State Senator, 13th Legislative District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on Washington laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.

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Alex YbarraWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Alex Ybarra

Prefers Republican Party

State representative

The gist

  • Supports defending water rights and agriculture.
  • Supports state government living within its means.
  • Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office

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

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  1. Supports defending water rights and agriculture.

    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 have worked to defend water rights, support law enforcement, improve public safety, strengthen our schools, and stand up for agriculture and small businesses.”
  2. Supports state government living within its means.

    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

    “Government should live within its means, protect individual freedoms, and focus on practical solutions”
  3. Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.

    ESSB 6346 (2026 session): bill summary

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Establishing a tax on millionaires.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 6346, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the House”

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