Legislative District 12 - State Representative Position 2
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 12; 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 · 39 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 159,840 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 159,840) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 39.87, 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
Adam James
Republican · declared
Adam James is a North Central Washington native and a pastor of 28 years who helped found Grace City Church in Wenatchee. This is his first run for political office.
Maggie Adams
Democratic · declared
Maggie Adams is a working parent and performing-arts union worker. She belongs to Actors' Equity Association and IATSE Local 887 and advocates for worker rights, healthcare, education, and environmental stewardship.
Mike Steele
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Mike Steele has represented Washington House District 12, Position 2 since 2017 and previously served on the Chelan City Council. He also leads the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and handles finance and payroll for his family orchard business.
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: www2.sos.wa.gov