Legislative District 26 - State Representative Pos. 2
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 26; 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 · 58 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 157,576 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 157,576) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 58.49, 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
Katy Cornell
Republican · declared
Katy Cornell is a pastor, nonprofit leader, and business owner from the Gig Harbor area. She founded the nonprofit Walk in the Light and describes experience serving families and operating local businesses. A 2025 Gig Harbor City Council campaign was discontinued shortly after registration; focused research found no current or prior governmental office service.
Randy Phillips
No Party Preference · declared
Randy Phillips is the 2025–26 president of the Associated Students of Tacoma Community College and has held leadership roles with the Washington Student Association and United States Student Association. He returned to school after more than 15 years in the workforce and completed an applied-management degree focused on project management. Focused research found no current or prior elected, appointed, or other governmental office.
Renee Hernandez Greenfield
Democratic · declared
Renee Hernandez Greenfield is a developmental specialist, family-services professional, educator, and union member. Her career includes work as a CPS investigator for the Suquamish Tribe, administration of ECEAP, Early Head Start, and Head Start programs, and teaching as a Tacoma Community College adjunct instructor. Focused research found no current or prior elected, appointed, or other governmental office.
Tedd Wetherbee
Democratic · declared
Tedd Wetherbee is a small-business owner and community advocate who has operated a licensed cannabis retail business. His campaign emphasizes practical business experience, affordability, education, health care, and environmental stewardship. Focused research found no current or prior elected, appointed, or other governmental office.
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: www2.sos.wa.gov