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Pierce County, Washington

Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 25

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Keaton and David Berg. Candidate information follows official Pierce County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael Keaton (prefers Republican Party) and David Berg (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Michael Keaton is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Michael Keaton 50.2 percent, David Berg 36.3 percent; also ran: Nick Oloo (13.5 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, Michael Keaton, is on the ballot.

Washington › Pierce County › Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 25

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports addressing affordability and the cost of living
  • Supports improving public safety
  • Supports fiscal responsibility and avoiding new taxes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Keaton is the Republican state representative for the 25th Legislative District, Position 1, per the Legislature's roster. He is the ranking minority member on the House Education Committee and serves on Appropriations and Postsecondary Education & Workforce, per leg.wa.gov.

David Berg

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Strengthening public schools and expanding opportunities for students
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Berg is a school board director with more than two decades of experience in public education, per his campaign site. He and his wife have lived in Puyallup for more than 25 years, raising three sons in the community.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 25 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Keaton and David Berg. Candidate information follows official Pierce County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 25 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 Pierce 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 Pierce County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Michael Keaton, full profileDavid Berg, full profileOfficial Washington election office