State Senator, 26th Legislative District · Washington 2026 General Election

Gary Parker

Prefers Republican Party

Restaurant owner; retired technology executive

The gist

Pledges to keep seniors from being taxed out
Proposes expanding energy supply to stabilize prices
Proposes increasing housing availability and removing regulatory barriers
Supports fully funding law enforcement
Supports the right to self-defense of family and property
Pledges transparency and results-based state spending
Proposes reducing regulatory burdens on local employers

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Pledges to keep seniors from being taxed out
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
“affordable care and making sure they are not taxed out of their homes”
Proposes expanding energy supply to stabilize prices
Solutions
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com
“Expand energy supply to stabilize energy prices.”
Proposes increasing housing availability and removing regulatory barriers
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Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com
“Remove regulatory barriers that raise costs for families and local employers.”
Supports fully funding law enforcement
Gary Parker for Washington State Senate
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com
“Families deserve safe neighborhoods. That means fully funding law enforcement.”
Supports the right to self-defense of family and property
Solutions
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com
“Protect your right to defend yourself, your family, and your property from criminals.”
Pledges transparency and results-based state spending
Solutions
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com
“Demanding transparency in state government.”
Proposes reducing regulatory burdens on local employers
Solutions
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Parker · garyparkerforwa.com
“Reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.”

Deborah Krishnadasan

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

State Senator

The gist

Voted against a gas tax increase; proposed sales tax cut
Proposes lowering the vote threshold for school construction bonds
Voted to create the PreK Promise account
Voted for $100 million for new law enforcement officers
Supports capping prescription drug prices
Sponsored expanded property tax relief for seniors and veteransIn office
Sponsored a law protecting emergency-room care for pregnant patientsIn office

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

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Voted against a gas tax increase; proposed sales tax cut
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 voted against a gas tax increase and taxes on small businesses. I proposed the first sales tax cut in Washington in 40 years.”
Proposes lowering the vote threshold for school construction bonds
Issues
Campaign website · Deb K for Senate · debkforsenate.com
“my legislation to lower the threshold needed for school districts to pass construction bonds”
Voted to create the PreK Promise account
Issues
Campaign website · Deb K for Senate · debkforsenate.com
“I voted to establish the PreK Promise account, funding early education for 10,000 more children.”
Voted for $100 million for new law enforcement officers
Issues
Campaign website · Deb K for Senate · debkforsenate.com
“I am proud to have voted to provide $100 million for new law enforcement officers and public safety programs”
Supports capping prescription drug prices
Issues
Campaign website · Deb K for Senate · debkforsenate.com
“capping prescription drug prices, protecting reproductive care, helping providers receive fair reimbursements”
Sponsored expanded property tax relief for seniors and veterans
Issues
Campaign website · Deb K for Senate · debkforsenate.com
“I lead the effort to expand the Property Tax Relief Program (SB6162), helping 50,000 additional households to qualify”
SB 6162 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning property tax reform.”
Sponsored a law protecting emergency-room care for pregnant patients
SB 5557 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“protect the right of a pregnant person to access treatment for emergency medical conditions in hospital emergency departments”