2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 4, 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

Rob Chase

RepublicanIncumbent

In office now: State Representative, District 4 (since 2021)
Work: State Representative, 4th District; former Spokane County Treasurer

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Spokane County Treasurer 2011 - 2018, State Representative 2021 - 2022, 2025 -2026, Precinct Committee Officer 2008 - 2026

Rob Chase was Spokane County treasurer from 2011 to 2018 and has served as a state representative in 2021-2022 and since 2025. He holds certification in production and inventory management (CPIM) and is a published author.

As Spokane County Treasurer and State Representative, I have worked with members of both parties to pass value-added legislation. As Treasurer, I spearheaded legislation to allow partial payments of any amount at any time and eliminated usurious late fees. I sponsored three bills this last session that passed unanimously. …

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

Chase's experience

Elected experience: Spokane County Treasurer 2011 - 2018, State Representative 2021 - 2022, 2025 -2026, Precinct Committee Officer 2008 - 2026
Other professional experience: Certified in Production and Inventory Management CPIM, American Inventory and Control Society APICA, Published Author
Community service: Spokane Fatherhood Initiative, Spokane Riverkeepers, Chase Youth Commission, Let's Go Washington Initiatives, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights

Chase's education

BA Business Administration, Eastern Washington University

Chase's committees

Education
Finance
State Government & Tribal Relations

Sources for Chase

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)

Rob Tupper

Democratic

Work: Educator and former construction and technology professional; commercial salmon fisherman

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: First time running for office. Not a career politician.

Rob Tupper spent 20 years working on construction and technology projects and about 10 years as an educator, fishing commercially for salmon in Alaska during summers. This is his first run for office.

Like you, I am exhausted by finger-pointing in the news. Problem-solving requires practical, rational, bipartisan cooperation to address homelessness, gangs, and drugs facing us statewide. Community-oriented police service, coordinated with social services, is vital to address these issues. In Olympia, I’ll draw upon my work and life experience to guide legislation towards addressing very complex problems. …

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

Tupper's experience

Elected experience: First time running for office. Not a career politician.
Other professional experience: For 20 years I solved complex construction and technology problems, uniting experts and stakeholders to find practical solutions to complex issues. Another 10 years as an educator, with summers commercial salmon fishing in Alaska. Experiences which taught me accountability, teamwork and persistence. I will bring the same common-sense leadership to public office, focusing on results, not grandstanding.
Community service: Advocate and volunteer with World Relief. Episcopal Church Board Member. Community Garden Leader.

Tupper's education

Bachelor's in Mathematics, University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Emphasis in Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering. Masters in Secondary School Education, Whitworth University.

Sources for Tupper

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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