Legislative District 18 - State Representative Pos. 1 (2-year term)
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 18; 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: Low · 28 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 161,259 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 161,259) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 28.34, comparing state house districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below 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
Randi L. Knott
Democratic · declared
Randi L. Knott is a Democratic candidate for Washington's 18th Legislative District, Position 1, and a member of the Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. She has more than 25 years of public-policy experience working with local governments and holds a master's degree in public policy and public administration.
Stephanie McClintock
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Stephanie McClintock is the Republican state representative for Washington's 18th Legislative District, Position 1, serving since 2023. A former Battle Ground School Board member, she works in public relations and holds a bachelor's degree in business management.
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov