2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 44, 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

April Berg

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now: State Representative, District 44 (since 2021)
Work: State Representative, 44th District (Chair, Finance); tech business development director

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative; Chair, House Finance Committee; Member of Appropriations and Local Government Committees; Member of the Bipartisan Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Economic, Revenue and Forecast Council; former Everett and Edmonds School Board Director

April Berg is a state representative and chairs the House Finance Committee; she earlier served as a school board director in Everett and Edmonds. She has been a director of business development for local technology companies, a program manager at Boeing and owner of the Edmonds Inn Bed & Breakfast.

I am committed to making WA more affordable. While we have made real investments in affordable housing, behavioral health, great schools, and community safety, I know that more needs to be done. I’m excited to continue my effective advocacy for our families, our kids, and local businesses as your Representative. …

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

Berg's experience

Elected experience: State Representative; Chair, House Finance Committee; Member of Appropriations and Local Government Committees; Member of the Bipartisan Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Economic, Revenue and Forecast Council; former Everett and Edmonds School Board Director
Other professional experience: City of Mill Creek Planning Commissioner; Director of Business Development, local tech companies; former Program Manager, Boeing Company; former Owner, Edmonds Inn Bed & Breakfast
Community service: HopeLink Board Member, Economic Opportunity Institute Board Member, Snohomish County Juvenile Justice Cultural Competency Committee Member, Everett School District Capital Bond Planning Committee Member, YWCA Volunteer, Washington State Elementary Chess Championship Board

Berg's education

BA History, Oregon State University
Student Body President

Berg's committees

Appropriations
Finance

Sources for Berg

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)

Tonya Stadlman

Republican

Work: Residential property manager (affordable and conventional housing)

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: PCO, 44th LD and Secretary, 44th Legislative District Republican Organization.

Tonya Stadlman has worked 30 years in Washington's housing industry managing affordable and conventional residential communities, including operations, budgets and regulatory compliance. She is secretary of the 44th District Republican organization.

Washington families are doing everything right and still falling behind. Our top three issues, cost of living, public safety, and homelessness, share one thing: they're all driven by the laws Olympia passed. After 30 years in Washington's housing industry, I've seen what's gone wrong. Our state ranks 51st in police officers per capita. Families can't afford homes. Employers are leaving. …

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

Stadlman's experience

Elected experience: PCO, 44th LD and Secretary, 44th Legislative District Republican Organization.
Other professional experience: 30 years in Washington's housing industry, managing both affordable and conventional residential communities, including operations, multi-million dollar budgets, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Decades of experience navigating the policies that shape housing affordability across our state.
Community service: Snohomish County Community Advisory Board member; Crime Free Housing trained; National Night Out participant; St. Jude Walk/Run committee member; Ronald McDonald House volunteer; Relay for Life organizer.

Stadlman's education

Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Certified Yoga Teacher
studies in holistic wellness supporting my work and personal understanding of addiction recovery and rehabilitation.

Sources for Stadlman

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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