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State Senator, 29th Legislative District

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Sharlett MenaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supported the millionaires' tax and rent stabilization

  • David AndersonPrefers Democratic Party

    • Pledges to limit state spending growth and rebuild reserves
    • Proposes capping property taxes on older, lower-value homes

Public safety

  • Sharlett MenaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored a law on the Governor's authority over outside militiasIn office

  • David AndersonPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes social workers, not police, answer mental health calls

Roads & infrastructure

  • Sharlett MenaPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • David AndersonPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes a WSDOT pothole team and more bridge inspectors
    • Proposes higher car-tab fees outside King and Pierce counties

Environment & parks

  • Sharlett MenaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supported laws on heat-wave utility shutoffs and toxic chemicals

  • David AndersonPrefers Democratic Party

    • Opposes selling public land to loggers

Health & human services

  • Sharlett MenaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports affordable health care and child care
    • Sponsored a law creating a statewide low-income energy assistance programIn office

  • David AndersonPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports treatment and rehabilitation over incarceration

Government & transparency

  • Sharlett MenaPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored a law on state Voting Rights Act complianceIn office

  • David AndersonPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

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; 6 issues covered in this race.