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Deken Letinich
Democratic
- Work
- Assistant political and legislative director, Washington/Northern Idaho District Council of Laborers
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Working Laborer fighting for better policy for Clark County.
Deken Letinich is assistant political and legislative director for the Washington and Northern Idaho District Council of Laborers. He previously worked as a construction laborer and member of LiUNA Local 335.
As State Representative, I’ll focus on delivering results for Clark County. It’s time to build the bridge, build more housing and build more childcare facilities. I’m Pro-Choice, Pro-Worker and I’ll fight to lower costs of everyday basics. I’m endorsed by teachers, nurses, workers and leaders like Senator Cortes. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Letinich's experience
- Elected experience: Working Laborer fighting for better policy for Clark County.
- Other professional experience: Assistant Political and Legislative Director, Washington/ Northern Idaho District Council of Laborers. Previous: Construction Laborer, Member of LiUNA Local 335.
- Community service: Columbia River Mental Health Board Member 2025 - Present, C.L.U.B. Golf Board Member 2026 - Present, LiUNA 335 Executive Board Member 2020 - Present, Clark Neighbor Food Program
Letinich's education
- After attending Clark Community College, I completed a Registered Apprenticeship Program and then started working on construction sites, eventually working my way up to a leadership position in my union. I advocate for career training programs because I personally know they are successful.
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John Ley
RepublicanIncumbent
- In office now
- State Representative, District 18 (since 2025)
- Work
- State Representative, 18th District; reporter, Clark County Today; former Delta Air Lines captain
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative 2025 to present. Transportation Committee; Environment & Energy Committee; Post Secondary Education Committee; Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee. State Committeeman, Clark County Republican Party. Air Line Pilots Association Board of Directors, Chairman Council 124.
John Ley has served in the Washington House since 2025. He is a former Delta Air Lines captain and former U.S. Air Force instructor pilot and flight commander, and works as a reporter for Clark County Today.
It's time for positive change. End state income tax , reverse government employee pension theft . Restore parental control over children's education. Focus on improved learning, not administration. Fund Brockmann staffing for mental health treatment. Lower cost of living by ending carbon tax. Affordable housing impossible with excessive property taxes; exempt $250,000 from taxation. Make neighborhoods safer. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Ley's experience
- Elected experience: State Representative 2025 to present. Transportation Committee; Environment & Energy Committee; Post Secondary Education Committee; Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee. State Committeeman, Clark County Republican Party. Air Line Pilots Association Board of Directors, Chairman Council 124.
- Other professional experience: Reporter, Clark County Today. Captain Delta Air Lines; Federal Flight Deck Officer; ALPA Major Contingency Fund. United States Air Force Instructor Pilot and Flight Commander; Public Affairs Officer; small business owner.
- Community service: Transportation and responsible spending activist; clean up Lacamas Lake water; attends Bethel Community Church.
Ley's education
- Portland State University, Bachelor of Science. Distinguished Graduate USAF Squadron Officer School
- Air Command and Staff College
- ROTC scholarship.
Ley's committees
- Environment & Energy
- Postsecondary Education & Workforce
- Transportation