State
State Senator, 26th Legislative District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Gary ParkerPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to keep seniors from being taxed out
Deborah KrishnadasanPrefers Democratic Party
- Voted against a gas tax increase; proposed sales tax cut
- Sponsored expanded property tax relief for seniors and veteransIn office
Public safety
Gary ParkerPrefers Republican Party
- Supports fully funding law enforcement
- Supports the right to self-defense of family and property
Deborah KrishnadasanPrefers Democratic Party
- Voted for $100 million for new law enforcement officers
Education
Gary ParkerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Deborah KrishnadasanPrefers Democratic Party
- Proposes lowering the vote threshold for school construction bonds
- Voted to create the PreK Promise account
Housing
Gary ParkerPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes increasing housing availability and removing regulatory barriers
Deborah KrishnadasanPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Gary ParkerPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes reducing regulatory burdens on local employers
Deborah KrishnadasanPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Gary ParkerPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes expanding energy supply to stabilize prices
Deborah KrishnadasanPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Gary ParkerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Deborah KrishnadasanPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports capping prescription drug prices
- Sponsored a law protecting emergency-room care for pregnant patientsIn office
Government & transparency
Gary ParkerPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges transparency and results-based state spending
Deborah KrishnadasanPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
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