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Legislative District 6 - State Representative Pos. 1 (2-year term) - Spokane

Result: Advanced — Michaela Kelso (Democratic), Alan Nolan (Republican)

Source: spokanecounty.gov

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Alan Nolan

Advanced

Republican · advanced

Alan Nolan is vice president of the Mead School Board and represents Director District 2 after his election in 2023. A retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, he served 22 years on active duty and now co-owns a Spokane-area interior design and construction business.

Isaiah Paine

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Isaiah Paine is a father, husband, business consultant and housing advocate who serves as Vice Chair of the Spokane Solid Waste Advisory Committee, coaches youth sports and serves at his local church. He argues Eastern Washington needs policy tailored to its own needs.

Records: Housing Affordability 3 for, Civil Rights 1 for, Election Integrity 1 for

Jennifer Morton

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Jennifer Morton is an Airway Heights city councilmember first elected in 2019 and reelected in 2023. A retired military veteran, she has worked in city government, human resources, financial services, and aerospace distribution and holds graduate degrees in public and business administration.

Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for

Democratic · advanced

Michaela Kelso is a retired U.S. Army veteran who served for 23 years. She has associate degrees in landscape management and small farms production and has held leadership roles with the Spokane County Democratic Party.

Records: Housing Affordability 1 for

Nicolette Ocheltree

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Nicolette Ocheltree has managed housing and homelessness initiatives for the Spokane City Council since 2022 and previously worked as a city council legislative aide. She holds graduate degrees in philosophy, has operated a jewelry business, and has been active in local community advocacy.

Sueann Davis

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Sueann Davis is a former Deer Park School Board member who served for seven years. Her background includes work on her family's farm and 15 years as a substitute paraeducator and secretary for the Deer Park School District.

Sources: sos.wa.gov2