Skamania County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
4 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 Skamania County races, led by the Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 17 contest.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressWashington House Position 1, Legislative District 17Ben Christly (D) · Kevin Waters (R)
Ben Christly Democratic
- Affordability
- Accessible healthcare
- Strong public schools
Per the campaign site.
About Ben Christly
Christly is a Navy veteran, flight nurse and small business founder, per the campaign site. He is a father of three running on affordability and healthcare access, per the campaign site.
Kevin Waters Republican Incumbent
Kevin Waters's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Current Washington State Representative, 17th District, Position 1; Port of Skamania Commissioner (2010-2019). The statement also lists Executive Director - Skamania Economic Development Council; Founder - Backwoods Brewing Company; Co-Founder of Carson General Store; Former Skamania County Corrections Officer, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Ben Christly (prefers Democratic Party) and Kevin Waters (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kevin Waters is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Ben Christly 52.4 percent, Kevin Waters 43.9 percent; also ran: Thomas Everett Haynes (3.6 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.
Full race pageWashington House Position 2, Legislative District 17Diana H. Perez (D) · David Stuebe (R)
Diana H. Perez Democratic
- Affordability for families
- Public safety
- Reliable, affordable energy
Per the campaign site.
About Diana H. Perez
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 Republican Incumbent
- Supports local fire districts and search and rescue operations
- Supports transportation infrastructure improvements
- Supports government transparency in homelessness programs
Per the campaign site.
About David Stuebe
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.
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.
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Who is on the ballot in Skamania County, Washington on November 3, 2026?
Skamania County sample ballot 2026: see where the washington house candidates stand on housing and affordability and public safety. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Washington?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are listed on the Washington election hub. Washington election hub →
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