State Representative Pos. 1
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 35; Washington · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 6 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 163,962 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 163,962) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 6.64, comparing state house districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Dan Griffey
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Dan Griffey represents Washington House District 35, Position 1, and serves as House minority whip. His committee assignments include Community Safety, Local Government, Transportation, and the Joint Committee on Jail Modernization.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Jim Pierson
Democratic · declared
Jim Pierson is an Army Special Forces veteran and retired technology professional. His career included engineering and leadership work at Apple, Microsoft, and GoDaddy.
Shaena Garberich
Democratic · declared
Shaena Garberich works in public policy and community outreach focused on behavioral health and human services in Mason County. She previously ran for Shelton City Council in 2025 and is a community advocate on recovery support, housing, and access to care.
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: sos.wa.gov