Legislative District 36 - State Representative Position 2
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 36; 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 · 38 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 159,952 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 159,952) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 38.96, 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
Liz Berry
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Liz Berry serves as Washington State Representative for District 36, Position 2. She chairs the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee and serves on the Consumer Protection and Business and Environment and Energy committees. Berry previously led a regional civil-justice advocacy organization and worked for U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, including as legislative director. She earned a bachelor's degree in Communications, Law, Economics and Government from American University and completed executive education at Harvard Kennedy School.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Gun Control 4 for, Healthcare Affordability 3 for, Housing Affordability 2 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 5 for
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov