2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 12, Position 1

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Washington uses a top-two primary: the two candidates with the most votes in the August 4 primary advanced, regardless of party preference.

Candidates

Brian Burnett

RepublicanIncumbent

In office now: State Representative, District 12 (since 2025)
Work: State Representative, 12th District; former Chelan County Sheriff

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative 12th Legislative District (2024-2026); Chelan County Sheriff (2011-2022); Chelan County Precinct Committee Officer (2011-2018)

Brian Burnett was elected to the Washington House in 2024 after serving as Chelan County sheriff from 2011 to 2022. He is a past president of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and has been director of law enforcement services for Seattle's Finest Security.

Brian Burnett proudly serves the 12th District, bringing decades of public safety and leadership experience to Olympia. A former law enforcement professional and current Director of Law Enforcement Services, Brian works to protect what matters most: your rights, your property, and your role as a parent. …

Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State

Burnett's experience

Elected experience: State Representative 12th Legislative District (2024-2026); Chelan County Sheriff (2011-2022); Chelan County Precinct Committee Officer (2011-2018)
Other professional experience: Past President Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs; Past President Washington State Sheriffs Association; Administrative Liaison for the Washington State Sheriffs Association; Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commissioner; Director of Law Enforcement Services for Seattle's Finest Security
Community service: Camp Director for Royal Family Kids - Summer Camp for Foster Children; Board Member for NCW Chaplains Foundation; Board Member for UVCares (Online Mental Health Counseling)

Burnett's education

FBI National Academy Class 262
Sergeants Academy
Washington State SWAT Basic Academy
Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Burnett's committees

Appropriations
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Community Safety
Early Learning & Human Services

Sources for Burnett

Online Voters' Guide, General Election November 3, 2026 (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)
Washington State Legislature: current member roster (Washington State Legislature (legislative web services), Public record)
Washington State Legislature: committee information (Washington State Legislature (legislative web services), Public record)

Stacy Willoughby

Democratic

Work: Financial services professional; former financial advisor and bank branch manager

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: First-time candidate

Stacy Willoughby has worked twenty-five years in financial services, including as a financial advisor and a local bank branch manager. This is her first run for office.

Politicians in Olympia are failing families here at home. They promise "affordability," yet gas and grocery prices soar, housing remains out of reach, and good-paying jobs for young people are vanishing. After years in financial services, Stacy knows the numbers and her neighbors. …

Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State

Willoughby's experience

Elected experience: First-time candidate
Other professional experience: Twenty-five years in financial services, including roles as a financial advisor and local bank branch manager. She understands how housing affordability, insurance costs, and rising taxes impact families and communities.
Community service: Board President of Chelan Valley Hope, a nonprofit that supports families with essentials such as rent assistance, fuel, firewood, food, and eviction-prevention services, Founder of Chelan Business Women Connect, and Board member of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce.

Willoughby's education

Graduate of the Leadership Institute of North Central Washington. Attended Central Washington University and Skagit Valley College.

Sources for Willoughby

Online Voters' Guide, General Election November 3, 2026 (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)

Sources

Candidate list and race details

GENERAL 2026 Candidate List (VoteWA, election 899) (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)

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