Legislative District 13 - State Representative Pos. 1 (2-year term)
Legislative (House) District 13; Washington
My vote power: High
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:
Democratic
Juan "Jerry" Garcia is an Othello native and corrections officer with earlier experience in agriculture, wildlife-refuge work, retail, and manufacturing. He ran for the Othello School Board in 2025, describing it as his first campaign for public office.
Republican · Incumbent
Tom Dent is the Republican state representative for Washington's District 13 Position 1 and has served in the House since 2015. He is a professional pilot who founded an aviation business and operates a ranch near Moses Lake.
Records: Gun Control 2 against, Housing Affordability 2 for, AI Regulation 1 for,
Sources: sos.wa.gov23 · voter.votewa.gov