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Legislative District 27 - State Representative Pos. 1 (2-year term)

Unofficial result: Won — Laurie Jinkins (Democratic)

Source: results.votewa.gov

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Republican

Carole Sue Braaten is a Fife resident with study in agricultural science, soil science, and critical-areas regulation. A previous candidate for state and local offices, she is seeking Washington House District 27, Position 1.

Records: Environment and Public Health 2 for, Anti-Corruption 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for

Democratic · Incumbent

Laurie Jinkins is Washington state's first woman and first lesbian Speaker of the House. Elected to the State House in 2010, she chaired the Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee and served on Appropriations, Capital Budget, Environment, Health Care & Wellness and Transportation.

Records: Labor Rights 24 for, Environment and Public Health 13 for, 1 against, Housing Affordability 13 for,

Sources: sos.wa.gov23