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2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 23, Position 2

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

Lance Byrd

Republican

Work
Senior technical program manager (IT)

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Other professional experience: A Senior Technical Program Manager with over 26 years in IT. Solves complex technical and people-related challenges, prioritizing the success of individuals and teams. Spent eight years in the restaurant industry as a cook and kitchen lead while earning an associate degree, gaining firsthand insight into business and working family needs.

Lance Byrd is a senior technical program manager with more than 26 years in information technology. He earlier spent eight years as a restaurant cook and kitchen lead.

Lance is a longtime Kitsap resident with deep family ties and strong community roots. A firm believer in fiscal responsibility, he insists government must live within its means so working families and small businesses can afford to live and prosper here. …

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

Byrd's experience

  • Other professional experience: A Senior Technical Program Manager with over 26 years in IT. Solves complex technical and people-related challenges, prioritizing the success of individuals and teams. Spent eight years in the restaurant industry as a cook and kitchen lead while earning an associate degree, gaining firsthand insight into business and working family needs.
  • Community service: Active volunteer at Refuge Church in Bremerton. Coordinates events and assists in strategic planning for the local party.

Byrd's education

  • Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, North Seattle College. Industry certifications from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft.

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Greg Nance

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Representative, District 23 (since 2023)
Work
State Representative, 23rd District; co-founder and chair, Moneythink

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative 2023-present. Vice Chair, Maritime Caucus.

Greg Nance has served in the Washington House since 2023. He co-founded and chairs Moneythink, a nonprofit focused on reducing student debt, which was named a White House Champion of Change in 2012.

Greg Nance is honored to represent Kitsap, the community that raised him. He's fighting to fix our ferries, protect Puget Sound, and support working families. He worked across the aisle to secure $895 million for ferry construction, maintenance, and workforce. He passed legislation protecting kids from fentanyl, expanding affordable childcare, and bolstering Olympic College healthcare programs. …

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

Nance's experience

  • Elected experience: State Representative 2023-present. Vice Chair, Maritime Caucus.
  • Other professional experience: Greg co-founded and chairs Moneythink, a nonprofit reducing student debt. … President Obama named Moneythink a "Champion of Change" in 2012. … He has helped students earn over $27 million in scholarships.
  • Community service: Ran 3,156 miles — from the Atlantic to the Pacific — to mobilize champions for youth mental health. Longtime Kitsap youth mentor and school speaker. Former Board Member, Kitsap Mental Health Services.

Nance's education

  • Kitsap K-12 public schools
  • UChicago (Truman Scholar)
  • Cambridge University Master’s — Management & Innovation (Gates Scholar).

Nance's committees

  • Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • Postsecondary Education & Workforce
  • Transportation

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