2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 6, Position 2

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

Washington uses a top-two primary: the two candidates with the most votes in the August 4 primary advanced, regardless of party preference.

Candidates

Jonathan Bingle

Republican

Work
Small business owner (Bent Trivia, Preferred Home Painting & Improvement); pastor; former Spokane City Council member

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Spokane City Councilmember (2022-2025)

Jonathan Bingle served on the Spokane City Council from 2022 to 2025. He has owned small businesses for 15 years, including Bent Trivia, Bent Events and Preferred Home Painting & Improvement, and has been a pastor for 19 years.

The 6th District needs leadership focused on what matters most: safer communities, lower taxes, and a stronger economy for working families. On City Council, I fought for public safety, accountability, and common sense solutions to hold criminals accountable. In Olympia, I’ll do the same and support law enforcement, reduce the tax burden, and protect your paycheck. …

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

Bingle's experience

  • Elected experience: Spokane City Councilmember (2022-2025)
  • Other professional experience: Small business owner for the last 15 years including Bent Trivia, Bent Events, Bingle Enterprises Inc., Preferred Home Painting & Improvement. Local Pastor for 19 years.
  • Community service: Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Board Member; International missionary work; Support to local and international non-profits providing food, clothing, medicine, water, and more; Former Spokane Park Board Council Liaison Board Member; Former Spokane Employee Retirement System (SERS) Board Member; Former Junior Achievement Board Member

Bingle's education

  • Graduate of Rogers High School
  • Attended Spokane Falls Community College
  • Certification of Pension Portfolio Concepts and Management from The Wharton School

Sources for Bingle

Julia Payne

Democratic

Work
Office administrator

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: I am a first-time candidate.

Julia Payne has worked as an office administrator in several settings, including law offices. This is her first run for office.

I have lived throughout the district including Airway Heights and Indian Trail. … They listen to big voices, but when a regular constituent travels to Olympia they “aren’t available”. How can someone represent you if they won’t listen? I will be “Approachable to everyone, Accountable to you .”

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

Payne's experience

  • Elected experience: I am a first-time candidate.
  • Other professional experience: I have worked in several types of offices as an administrator, including law offices and on the re licensing program under Howard Delaney.
  • Community service: I have volunteered with Pride for over a decade and served for one year as Vice President of the board. I have also volunteered with Spokane AIDS Network. My time volunteering has given me a wonderful perspective on the affordability issues Eastern Washington faces. Volunteering has also connected me with our community and the most vulnerable members who need our …

Payne's education

  • I graduated from Medical Lake High School.

Sources for Payne

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