2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 24, 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

Adam Bernbaum

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now: State Representative, District 24 (since 2025)
Work: State Representative, 24th District; nonprofit policy analyst

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Washington State Representative, 24th LD, 2024-present (Vice Chair, Transportation Committee)

Adam Bernbaum was elected to the Washington House in 2024 and is vice chair of the Transportation Committee. He has worked as a nonprofit policy analyst on criminal justice and behavioral health, as a field organizer for U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and as a legislative assistant to Sen. Kevin Van De Wege.

It has been an honor to serve as your State Representative for the past two years. During my time in the State Legislature, we passed bipartisan legislation to expand access to childcare, build rural housing, and modernize our infrastructure. But families are still struggling, and there's more to do. That's why I'm running for re-election. …

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

Bernbaum's experience

Elected experience: Washington State Representative, 24th LD, 2024-present (Vice Chair, Transportation Committee)
Other professional experience: Non-profit policy analyst with a focus on criminal justice and behavioral health policy, field organizer for Derek Kilmer, and legislative assistant to Kevin Van De Wege.
Community service: Olympic View Community Foundation Board Member (current); Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board Member (former); Nor'Wester Rotary Community Service Chair (former).

Bernbaum's education

Ph.D. in Political Science, George Mason University
B.A. in Political Science, University of Washington.

Bernbaum's committees

Agriculture & Natural Resources
Early Learning & Human Services
Transportation

Sources for Bernbaum

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)

Eric W. Pratt

Republican

Work: Sports field installation supervisor

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Precinct Committee Officer

Eric W. Pratt works as a supervisor for sports field improvement and installation projects, including personnel training and logistics. He is a precinct committee officer.

As a lifelong resident with local family roots, and as your representative, I will carry the longstanding values of our region with me. I champion family-centered policies lowering the cost of housing, energy, healthcare, and groceries. I continue standing against burdensome taxes and over-regulation that impede our housing, businesses, and local jobs. …

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

Pratt's experience

Elected experience: Precinct Committee Officer
Other professional experience: Sports field improvement and installation supervisor, team building, personnel training, project development consultation, nationwide logistics, personnel management, practical problem solving
Community service: Animal shelter volunteer, public testimony, public policy advocate, non-profit donor, legislative study and public discussion, range safety officer, citizen activism, signature gatherer

Pratt's education

Port Townsend High School, sports field industry training programs, occupational certifications, Peninsula college media program training

Sources for Pratt

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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