Legislative District 45 - State Representative Pos. 1
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 45; 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 · 49 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 158,714 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 158,714) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 49.1, comparing state house districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → 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
JoAnn Tolentino
Republican · declared
JoAnn Tolentino is a retired software sales and compliance professional who taught private music lessons for 34 years. She was an unsuccessful 2025 candidate for Northshore School District Director 4.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for
Roger Goodman
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Roger Goodman has represented Washington House District 45 since 2007. An attorney, he previously directed the King County Bar Association Drug Policy Project and has worked on public-safety and justice policy.
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
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Source: sos.wa.gov