State
State Senator, 42nd 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
Erika CreydtPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes a state income tax
- Proposes re-evaluating state programs that aren't working
Michael Alvarez ShepardPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to work to bring down living costs
Education
Erika CreydtPrefers Republican Party
- Supports strong schools and well-supported teachers
Michael Alvarez ShepardPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports investing in pre-K through college and apprenticeships
Housing
Erika CreydtPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Michael Alvarez ShepardPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports expanding safe, affordable housing
Economy & jobs
Erika CreydtPrefers Republican Party
- Supports protecting farms from rising regulations and costs
Michael Alvarez ShepardPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports job growth paired with environmental protection
Roads & infrastructure
Erika CreydtPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Michael Alvarez ShepardPrefers Democratic Party
- Supported rural broadband expansion as port commissioner
Environment & parks
Erika CreydtPrefers Republican Party
- Supports reliable water access for families, farms and businesses
Michael Alvarez ShepardPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports protecting public lands
Health & human services
Erika CreydtPrefers Republican Party
- Supports faster access to mental health care
Michael Alvarez ShepardPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports abortion rights and access to reproductive care
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; 7 issues covered in this race.