Legislative District 24 - State Representative Position 1
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 24; 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 · 37 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 160,152 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 160,152) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 37.33, 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
Adam Bernbaum
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Adam Bernbaum is the Washington state representative for District 24, Position 1, and vice chair of the House Transportation Committee. Before taking office, he worked as a nonprofit policy analyst focused on criminal justice and behavioral health, a congressional field organizer, and a state legislative assistant. Bernbaum holds a Ph.D. in political science from George Mason University and a B.A. in political science from the University of Washington.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for
Aiden I.R. Hamilton
Republican · declared
Aiden I.R. Hamilton is a lifelong Olympic Peninsula resident and 2026 Seaview Academy graduate. He serves on the advisory board of Culture Crossroads USA, a nonprofit youth mentoring and scholarship organization, and has helped establish a local student chapter with Turning Point USA. Hamilton has also volunteered at community events in Port Angeles and was elected as the Republican precinct committee officer for Port Angeles Precinct 105, a political-party role rather than government public office.
Eric W. Pratt
Republican · declared
Eric W. Pratt is a lifelong resident of Washington's 24th Legislative District. He graduated from Port Townsend High School in 1997, worked in residential and commercial construction, and since 2004 has managed teams installing sports-field surfaces across the United States. Pratt lives in Quilcene and has regularly attended and testified at Washington legislative hearings.
Records: Civil Rights 1 against
Ted Bowen
Independent · declared
Ted Bowen is a Port Angeles safety and security professional whose work has included health-care security, psychiatric emergency response, corrections, tribal courts, and crisis response. He studied Biblical Studies and chaplaincy at Life Pacific University and conducts street ministry with churches, shelters, and service agencies. Bowen unsuccessfully ran for Clallam County Public Hospital District 2 commissioner in 2019.
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov