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Klickitat County, Washington

Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 17

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Diana H. Perez and David Stuebe. Candidate information follows official Klickitat County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Diana H. Perez (prefers Democratic Party) and David Stuebe (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; David Stuebe is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Diana H. Perez 54.9 percent, David Stuebe 45.0 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, David Stuebe, is on the ballot.

Washington › Klickitat County › Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 17

Diana H. Perez

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordability for families
  • Public safety
  • Reliable, affordable energy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Diana H. Perez has served on the Vancouver City Council since 2022, following more than 30 years in public service as a biologist, public lands manager and state parks commissioner, per The Columbian and her campaign site.

David Stuebe

David Stuebe

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports local fire districts and search and rescue operations
  • Supports transportation infrastructure improvements
  • Supports government transparency in homelessness programs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Stuebe is the sitting Republican state representative for the 17th Legislative District, Position 2, and also serves as Washougal's mayor, per The Columbian and the Legislature's official roster.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 17 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Diana H. Perez and David Stuebe. Candidate information follows official Klickitat County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 17 election in Washington?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Klickitat County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Klickitat County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 14Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 17See all 4 Klickitat County races
Candidate profiles
Diana H. Perez, full profileDavid Stuebe, full profileOfficial Washington election office