Jeff Holy
Running unopposed.
Two-term state senator, retired Spokane police detective and attorney. Running against costly regulations and for tough-on-crime policies for Eastern Washington.
6th Legislative District
Spokane County. 5 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.
Take the Washington quizGuess each candidate's party from their photo alone.
State Senate, Legislative District 6
State House, Legislative District 6, Pos. 1
Michaela Kelso
German immigrant and retired Army veteran with 23 years of service. Priorities: housing costs, school funding, health care costs, rural infrastructure and safe drinking water on the West Plains.
Alan Nolan
Retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and Mead school board director. Promises fiscal responsibility, an end to reckless spending and rising taxes, stronger schools and restored public safety.
State House, Legislative District 6, Pos. 2
Jonathan Bingle
Former Spokane city councilmember and small-business owner. Running on public safety, lower taxes and support for police and families.
Julia Payne
First-time candidate, office administrator and foster mom; daughter of Air Force veterans. Running on accessibility, affordability and being reachable by everyday constituents.
Could you tell their party from a photo?
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