No Good Choices
There are no good choices in this race. Incumbent Republican Rep. Paul Harris is running for re-election to the state House to keep regulation and taxes low on business. As the Republican Caucus Chair, Harris will continue pushing for conservative priorities in Olympia. This year, he was helpful on a bipartisan effort to limit exemptions from the measles vaccine in order to support public health across the state. Unfortunately, Harris voted against bills to establish age-appropriate sex education in Washington schools, prohibit discrimination based on immigration status or citizenship, and require background checks for firearm transfers. Also in this race is Republican Bryan White. As of early September, White still does not have a campaign website with any details available. However, the bio on his personal Facebook page reads "no longer running for state office."
Neither candidate will advance progressive priorities in office, so write in a candidate of your choice for the 17th Legislative District, House Position 2.
Paul Harris
There are no good choices in this race. Incumbent Republican Rep. Paul Harris is running for re-election to the state House to keep regulation and taxes low on business. As the Republican Caucus Chair, Harris will continue pushing for conservative priorities in Olympia.