State Representative Position No. 2
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 30; 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: Average · 52 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 158,317 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 158,317) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 52.37, comparing state house districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → 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
Kristine Reeves
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Kristine Reeves is the Washington state representative for District 30, Position 2. She previously served in the House from 2017 to 2019, returned in 2023, and has a background in military and defense economic development and regional outreach.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Environment and Public Health 3 for, Gun Control 1 for, Housing Affordability 2 for, Public Education Quality 4 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 4 for
Paul McDaniel
Independent · declared
Paul McDaniel is a former Federal Way City Council member, small-business owner, technology consultant, and Marine Corps Reserve veteran who served in Iraq. He is running as an Independent for Washington House District 30, Position 2.
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: info.kingcounty.gov