Mark Klicker
Incumbent state rep, farm and ranch realtor and timber producer. Wants tax relief, fixes to harmful police-reform laws and more nuclear, hydro and natural gas energy.
16th Legislative District
Benton, Franklin, Grant, Walla Walla counties. 4 candidates, in alphabetical order, on Washington's Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries are paraphrased from each candidate's own statement in Washington's voters' guide.
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State House, Legislative District 16, Pos. 1
Kyle Palmer
Real estate professional and small-business owner. Pitches practical leadership on housing, water security, reliable energy and cutting red tape, and says he'll work with anyone regardless of party.
State House, Legislative District 16, Pos. 2
Skyler Rude
State rep since 2019 and Walla Walla real estate broker. Touts bipartisan leadership; his priorities are better educational outcomes, public safety, a stronger local economy and protecting services for vulnerable populations.
Derek Sarley
Walla Walla school board member since 2015 and PR-firm executive. Wants to fix the state budget hole and protect child care and education from cuts.
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