State Representative Pos. 2
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 43; 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 · 56 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 157,837 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 157,837) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 56.33, comparing state house districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Average representation + an uncontested race → Below average vote impact.
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
Shaun Scott
DEMOCRATIC · Incumbent · declared
Shaun Scott is a Democratic Washington state representative for Legislative District 43 running for re-election to State Representative Position 2 in the 2026 primary. His legislative biography identifies him as vice chair of the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee and a member of the Education and Finance committees.
Records: Corporate Accountability 4 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 2 for, Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov