Legislative District 12 - State Representative Position 1
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
Brian Burnett
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Brian Burnett has represented Washington House District 12, Position 1 since 2025. He previously served 12 years as elected Chelan County Sheriff during a law-enforcement career spanning more than 25 years.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Stacy Willoughby
Democratic · declared
Stacy Willoughby is a financial-services professional with more than 25 years of experience. She serves as president of the nonprofit Chelan Valley Hope and on the Chelan Chamber of Commerce board.
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: www2.sos.wa.gov