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State Senator, 36th 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

  • Jillian EnglandPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to repeal the 2026 millionaires' income tax
    • Proposes voter approval before any future income tax
    • Proposes lowering the sales tax and B&O tax
  • Noel C. FramePrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes a 1% tax on financial assets over $50 million
    • Supported expanding working-family and senior tax breaks
    • Co-sponsored the 2026 millionaires' tax (SB 6346)In office
    • Sponsored repeal of a data center tax exemptionIn office

Housing

  • Jillian EnglandPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports clearing homeless encampments
  • Noel C. FramePrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Jillian EnglandPrefers Republican Party

    • Proposes repealing the Climate Commitment Act
    • Supports small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas
  • Noel C. FramePrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

Health & human services

  • Jillian EnglandPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Noel C. FramePrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports services for people with developmental disabilities and foster youth

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; 4 issues covered in this race.