Legislative District 3 - State Representative Pos. 1
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 3; 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: High · 78 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 155,130 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 155,130) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 78.91, comparing state house districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
High representation + unknown decisiveness → High 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
John Kness
No Party Preference · declared
John Kness is an Army veteran and regional business manager who has overseen Jiffy Lube locations in Spokane and the Tri-Cities. A Spokane resident since 2005, he emphasizes business leadership and a constituent-polling approach to legislative votes. Focused research found no current or prior elected, appointed, or other governmental office.
Natasha Hill
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Natasha Hill has represented Washington House District 3 Position 1 since January 2025 and serves as vice chair of the House Housing Committee. A Spokane attorney and small-business owner, she has coached civil- and human-rights moot court at Gonzaga Law School and served as interim editor of The Black Lens. She holds a sociology degree from the University of Washington and a law degree from Southwestern Law School.
Tony Kiepe
Republican · declared
Tony Kiepe is an appointed Spokane County Water Conservancy Board commissioner serving through April 2027 and an independent health-insurance agent. He previously worked in pharmaceutical sales leadership, owned an ink-and-toner business, and advised employers on health benefits. He has also run for Spokane City Council and for this House seat and holds an MBA from the University of Memphis.
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: www2.sos.wa.gov