Michael Rutland
Retired Air Force senior master sergeant; first-time candidate. Wants lower costs, no income tax, repeal of policies that raise fuel and grocery prices, and more parental voice in schools.
30th Legislative District
King County. 6 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 Senate, Legislative District 30
Claire Wilson
Incumbent state senator, former Federal Way school board member and 35-year educator. Passed child care and early learning investments and housing support for seniors and families.
State House, Legislative District 30, Pos. 1
Tiffany Bowyer
Mother and small-business owner. Says government spending keeps growing while families struggle with property taxes, gas and utility bills.
Jamila E. Taylor
Incumbent state rep, attorney and Civil Rights & Judiciary chair. Passed gun-violence and police-training laws, expanded working-family tax credits and cut small-business taxes.
State House, Legislative District 30, Pos. 2
Paul McDaniel
Marine Iraq War veteran, tech consultant and former Federal Way councilmember running as an independent. Wants lower taxes, public safety, affordable housing and to "protect girls' sports."
Kristine Reeves
Incumbent state rep and Federal Way consultant. Founded the bipartisan veterans caucus, invested $100 million in local public safety, and chairs the Agriculture committee.
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