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Legislative District 31 - State Senator (4-year term)

Unofficial result: Won — Phil Fortunato (Republican)

Source: results.votewa.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:

Republican · Incumbent

Phil Fortunato represents Washington's 31st Legislative District, serving Auburn, Bonney Lake, Buckley, Edgewood, Milton, Sumner and Wilkeson. He serves on the Law and Justice, Transportation, State Government and Business, Trade and Economic Development committees.

Records: Government Efficiency 4 for, Government Spending Reduction 4 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, 2 against,

Democratic

Tamara Stramel spent years as a counselor in youth treatment facilities, finishing as a supervisor and emergency response team member, and was field organizer for the Sumner-Bonney Lake School Bond in 2024. She has served on the 31st LD Executive Board since 2019.

Sources: sos.wa.gov23