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2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 39, 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

Steve Ewing

Republican

Work
Administrative hearings officer, Washington Department of Corrections; former mental health counselor

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Previously, Lake Stevens City Council, Health District Board, Library Board, and Planning Commission. Endorsed by Mayors Brett Gailey (Lake Stevens), JoEllen Kesti (Sedro-Woolley), Jon Nehring (Marysville), and Don Vanney (Arlington), Russell Wiita (Sultan) Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring, Ron Wesen Skagit County Commissioner, Skagit County Republicans, and Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS).

Steve Ewing is an administrative hearings officer with the Washington Department of Corrections and a former mental health counselor. He previously served on the Lake Stevens City Council.

Steve Ewing is our best choice for Representative, endorsed by the entire 39th District delegation: Sen. Wagoner, Rep. Low, and retiring Rep. Eslick. … As a leader in local government, Steve passed balanced budgets, opposed higher taxes, prioritized public safety, and worked for better roads. We need to be honest; people are leaving Washington because state government is getting weird. …

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

Ewing's experience

  • Elected experience: Previously, Lake Stevens City Council, Health District Board, Library Board, and Planning Commission. Endorsed by Mayors Brett Gailey (Lake Stevens), JoEllen Kesti (Sedro-Woolley), Jon Nehring (Marysville), and Don Vanney (Arlington), Russell Wiita (Sultan) Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring, Ron Wesen Skagit County Commissioner, Skagit County Republicans, and Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS).
  • Other professional experience: Expert in public safety and mental health, as DOC Administrative Hearings Officer and former mental health counselor. Endorsed by his union, the Teamsters.
  • Community service: Blood donor (8-gallon pin!); Church leadership (20+ years); 12-step addiction recovery program group leader. Strong support from local business leaders.

Ewing's education

  • Bachelor of Science-BYU

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Ida Keeley

Democratic

Work
Consultant; former juvenile court administrator

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: First-time candidate. Lifelong advocate, leading efforts to protect vulnerable children and youth, support families, and strengthen communities.

Ida Keeley is a consultant and former juvenile court administrator. She has also been a superior court program manager, a Department of Children, Youth and Families area administrator and a crisis residential center program manager, and was a founding member of Dawson Place.

After a childhood marked by instability, I chose a path of service, working alongside communities and the justice system. Balancing compassion with accountability, I’ve dedicated my career to improving broken systems from within. With your vote, I’ll continue advocating for neighbors struggling to afford housing, insurance, and childcare. …

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

Keeley's experience

  • Elected experience: First-time candidate. Lifelong advocate, leading efforts to protect vulnerable children and youth, support families, and strengthen communities.
  • Other professional experience: Consultant; Former Juvenile Court Administrator, Superior Court Program Manager, DCYF State Area Administrator, Dawson Place Founding Member, Crisis Residential Center Program Manager
  • Community service: Past Chair Children’s Campaign Fund; YMCA of Snohomish County, Marysville; Citrine Women’s Health and Wellness; WA Assn of Juvenile Court Administrators; WA Assn of Court Appointed Advocates.

Keeley's education

  • BA, Sociology and Criminal Justice, WSU

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