State Representative Pos. 2
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
Maria Littlesun
Democratic · declared
Maria Littlesun is a lifelong Shelton resident, community advocate, and caregiver. Her professional background includes work as a social worker, certified nursing assistant, peer counselor, crisis responder, care coordinator, and Elders/Vulnerable Adult Home Support Aide for the Squaxin Island Tribe.
Travis Couture
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Travis Couture represents Washington House District 35, Position 2, and serves as assistant minority floor leader. His current legislative assignments include ranking minority member on House Appropriations, member of House Education, and service on several joint councils and committees.
Records: Civil Rights 1 against, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, 1 against, Government Efficiency 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 4 for, Gun Control 5 against, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 against, Personal Income Tax Reduction 2 for, Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Infrastructure 9 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for, 1 against, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 against
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: sos.wa.gov