Legislative District 28 - State Representative Pos. 2
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 28; 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 · 67 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 156,510 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 156,510) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 67.35, 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.
High 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
Dan Bronoske
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Dan Bronoske has represented Washington House District 28 Position 2 since January 2021 and chairs the House Health Care & Wellness Committee. A longtime firefighter and EMT, he is a former West Pierce Fire Fighters union vice president and served six years as an armor crewman in the Washington Army National Guard. He holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington and a bachelor's degree from Eastern Oregon University.
Records: Corporate Accountability 4 for, Environment and Public Health 2 for, Gun Control 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 8 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 6 for, Social Programs and Welfare 2 for
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: www2.sos.wa.gov