Election 2026: General Election Video Voters’ Guide

0:00 ♪♪ Election 2026 General Election Video Voters Guide, October 4, 2026. U.S. Representative, Third Congressional District, General Election Candidates. Hi, I'm John Braun. I served 31 years in the U.S. Navy. I built a manufacturing company right here in southwest Washington. At Braun Northwest, nearly 350 dedicated people build emergency vehicles, ambulances, rescue vehicles, law enforcement vehicles that serve the communities and save lives across our country. These are good, family-waged jobs. I'll fight to rebuild American manufacturing and invest in skilled trades and technical education because this country needs more good jobs like the ones I see on our shop floor every morning. My first priority in Congress will be to make life more affordable.

0:59 Bring down prices and raise wages. It won't be easy, but we can get there. It's going to take working across the aisle while sticking to conservative principles I believe in. Here's what I've learned. In the Navy, in business, and in the Washington State Senate, the loudest voice in the room is usually not the one getting things done. Real governing is steady work, listening, negotiating, building coalitions, bringing good ideas into real laws. That's what I've done in Olympia. Balancing budgets, strengthening public safety, protecting your constitutional rights. That's how I deliver for Washington State families. Right now, families across southwest Washington are getting squeezed. Housing, child care, groceries, gas, health care. And too often, government's answer is to reach deeper into your pocket. That's why I've opposed the new state income tax. It's also time we stopped boys from playing in groups.

1:53 It just isn't fair to the outstanding girl athletes who should be competing against other girls. I'll support law enforcement, stand with our veterans, protect Social Security and Medicare, and defend parents' rights in their children's education. This is personal for me. My wife Marlo and I have been married for 38 years. We raised our four children right here in southwest Washington. Three of them are serving or served in the Navy or the Marine Corps. The fourth is a traveling nurse. We believe in this country. We believe in this community. You may not see me on social media. But with your support, you will see me at ribbon cuttings as new businesses open up, at vocational technical centers, at colleges, at the grocery store, and maybe a few football games. I'm not running for Congress just to make noise. I'm running to bring steady, common-sense, conservative leadership that actually gets results for southwest Washington. And I'd be honored to earn your vote. Thank you.

2:51 For more information, contact John Braun at P.O. Box 123 Chehalis, Washington, 98532. Phone number is 686-2931. Email info@votebraun.com. The website is votebraun.com. Most members of Congress are millionaires and completely out of touch with life in the real world. I co-own an auto repair and machine shop. I'm a mom raising a young kid. My husband and I build our own home in rural Skamania County to save money. I know what it costs to fill a tank, to fill a prescription, and meet payroll. I'm taking on a broken D.C. that runs on corporate cash and corruption. I don't take corporate PAC money.

3:48 I use legislation to ban congressional stock trading and to freeze congressional pay. I fight for the people who build, fix, and grow things. That means good jobs that don't require a four-year degree, more apprenticeships, and stronger support for the trades, timber, and manufacturing. What I hear about most in every county in our district is the cost of living. So that's where I put my time. I'm cutting the red tape that keeps homes from getting built. Rent doesn't come down until supply goes up. I'm fighting to stop drug companies from blocking cheaper generics and to protect the rural hospitals and clinics that are the only option for a lot of families out here. I've also worked to fix the childcare shortage and to protect our woods and farmland. And when D.C. makes things harder for people here, I say no. The president's wars and chaotic tariffs have raised costs and hammered small businesses and manufacturers here at home. I'll stand up to any politician and any party when the decision isn't right for our district.

4:46 I'm protecting your freedoms. The freedom to make your own medical decisions. The freedom to vote by mail, which the president wants to take away. The freedom to fix what you own. And the freedom to build something and keep it. A small business. A house you can afford. A secure retirement you already paid for. I hold town halls in every county. I answer to no party, no donor, and no agenda. I answer to you. I'd be honored to earn your vote. For more information, contact Marie Glusenkamp-Perez, P.O. Box 1164, Washougal, WA 98671, or by phone 360-835-6835. Email us at info@marieforcongress.com, or on our website, marieforcongress.com. State Representative, 17th Legislative District, Position 1, General Allen.

5:44 I'm Ben Chrisley, and I'm running for State Representative in Washington's 17th Legislative District. I grew up in a working-class family, doing farm labor and holding jobs before I was even old enough to drive. At 17, I joined the United States Navy and served honorably. I went on to build a career in health care, spending more than two decades working in emergency rooms, veterans health, and currently as a flight nurse. That journey has shaped my deep commitment to affordable, accessible health care for every Washingtonian. That same commitment to public service has led me to run for and earn a seat as the Clark County Charter Review Commission, where I'm bringing a level-headed, nonpartisan approach, grounded in transparency and listening to the people. I live in this district with my partner Kate. I have three kids, ages 5, 13, and 27. Like so many families here, we balance work, school, and education.

6:42 I'm running because too many people in our communities are struggling to make ends meet. They're working multiple jobs and still falling behind. Groceries, rent, health care costs keep rising, but wages, they just haven't kept pace. It shouldn't be this hard to build a stable life. I want to invest in real pathways to good jobs, starting with fully funding our public schools from early learning through trade schools, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities. So every child has a strong foundation, no matter their zip code. As a former small business owner, I'll fight to make Washington more small business friendly because small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. I believe in a fair tax structure, one where working families and small businesses aren't carrying more than their fair share, while large corporations seem to find ways around theirs. I want health care that is accessible.

7:40 Health care that is accessible in every corner of this district, along with housing policies that help families put down real roots right here. Just as important as what we do is how we do it. I'm not interested in political gains or us versus them mindset. I believe in showing up, listening, doing the hard work, and deliver real results for working families, retirees, small business owners, and the next generation. Thank you, and I'd be honored to earn your support. For more information, contact Ben Chrisley, P.O. Box 87872, Vancouver, Washington 98684, 503-567-9644. You can reach us at electbenchrisley@gmail.com. And for more information, electbenchrisley.com. Hi, I'm Kevin Waters, and it's been an honor of my life

8:38 to serve you as your state representative. I'm a fourth-generation Southwest Washingtonian. I grew up here, raised my family here, and built a business here. I founded Backwoods Brewing in Carson and learned firsthand what it takes to make payroll, create jobs, and keep a small business going. So when Olympia debates another tax or regulation on businesses and working families, I don't have to guess what the consequences will be. I've personally lived them. That experience shapes how I approach this job. I'm not interested in political theater. I'm interested in getting things done. Every bill I've passed has been bipartisan. With Democratic co-sponsors, that isn't an accident. I'm in the minority, and the only way to deliver anything for Southwest Washington is to find people on the other side willing to work. Together, we've protected fish-bearing streams, expanded rural broadband,

9:36 strengthened the connection between our schools and state forest lands, and supported local businesses. Because good ideas shouldn't have a party label. We've also brought resources home for local priorities: school improvements, water and fire flow, the new Washougal Library, the West Camas Slough Bridge. Most of those things will never make the evening news, but they matter to the people who live here. That's my job. And there's still a lot of work to do. Families here are being squeezed. Groceries, housing, utilities, taxes. Every one of them cost more than it did four years ago. And paychecks haven't kept up. I'll keep fighting unnecessary tax increases, and I will always oppose a state income tax. I'll keep working to make our communities safer, make sure law enforcement has the resources they need, and confront the addiction and mental health crisis

10:34 hurting families in every corner of this district. I'll also keep fighting for responsible forest management that reduces wildfire risk, protects our communities, and supports our rural economy. My commitment is that I'll always listen, I will always show up, and I'll work with anyone who has a good idea for Southwest Washington. That's how I've done this job, and it's how I'll keep doing it. I'm Kevin Waters. I'd be honored to earn your vote and continue serving as your state representative. Thank you. Waters for House, P.O. Box 105, Carson, Washington 98610. Telephone 509-774-8630. Email watersforhouse@gmail.com. Website watersforhouse.com. State Representative, 17th Legislative District, Position 2, General Election Candidates.

11:34 Hello, I'm Diana Perez, and I'm running to represent you in the 17th Legislative District, Position 2. I've had many titles in my life: mom, public servant, community advocate, fisheries biologist, wildland firefighter, commissioner, city council member, and small business owner. Through all of those experiences, I've asked myself, "How can I best serve others, and how will our community benefit?" I spent 35 years in public service, working to conserve and protect our natural resources and public lands. As a city council member, I've worked to strengthen public safety, address homelessness, advance climate action, promote child care, and build more housing. Opening my own small business has also taught me firsthand about regulations, raising capital, hiring employees, and meeting payroll. I'm running because you deserve a full-time representative focused on affordability, safe communities, reliable infrastructure, fiscal responsibility, and an economy where everyone can succeed.

12:34 Housing is a top priority. We need more choices from starter homes to workforce housing and a permitting process that is clear, timely, and predictable. We can reduce unnecessary delays while preserving good planning and community input. We also need infrastructure, access to child care, health care, education, and mental health services that help families build stable futures. I'll evaluate policies by asking what they mean for the household budget of a working family or someone on a fixed income. Public safety is a fundamental responsibility of government. I'll support first responders and 911 systems with the resources they need. Accountability and prevention must work together. That means addressing fentanyl, expanding behavioral health and well-being, supporting victims, and investing in young people through education, apprenticeships, and jobs. As a scientist and former wildland firefighter,

13:32 I understand that climate change requires serious action. We need reliable, renewable energy, grid modernization, and storage that is sustainable, affordable, and done responsibly. I am encouraged by the Port of Camasuas-Yugo's exploration of industrial symbiosis, which can turn shared resources and waste into economic opportunity. We should encourage innovation that lowers costs, protects our environment, and creates family wage jobs. Every part of our district deserves a strong voice in Olympia and policies that support working lands, sustainability, resilience, infrastructure, and a diverse economy that creates a healthy community where everyone can thrive. My approach is simple: Listen to the people affected, look at the facts, and bring people together to find practical solutions. I'm Diana Perez, and I ask for your vote for State Representative in the 17th Legislative District, Pacific City. For more information, contact Diana H. Perez,

14:32 P.O. Box 142, Vancouver, Washington, 98666, 360-910-8493, electdianaperez@gmail.com, electdianaperez.com. My name is David Stebe. I am a House State Representative in the City of Olympia, and I'm proud to represent the City of Olympia in the State Representative of the City of Olympia. I am a House State Representative up in Olympia for the last two terms. It's been an honor and a privilege to serve and represent you as a voice. I have a long background, so I spent 30 years in the Marine Corps, retired as a Marine Colonel. I've had deployments all over the world, humanitarian, combat, doing coalition training, but bringing people together. Right now, I'm back running for the 17th District.

15:32 It's important for me because in my first two years, I had to build family up there, not only within my caucus, but across the aisle, and I have realized that that is an important way to do it. We have a lot of bipartisan things, epic things going down in our state. We have a beautiful state, and we need to work together. We need to work together on that. There's a lot of things going on, though, that are not epic for our state, and I'm trying to represent that, trying to bring people together. I want affordability. I want housing affordability. I want an ROI. If we're going to spend money, which we've spent way too much money for the state on different issues, I want to spend money where we get a return, that we know that we're helping out, profitability. We're making money. We can save money for retirement.

16:30 We can buy a home and raise a family there. We have affordability. This is such a great state. We're losing things, and we're not being very smart about the way we're making decisions and spending our money. We don't want to lose business. We want to attract business. We were the most popular state for people to come and to bring back value and help build infrastructure and the things that have happened. Right now, we're making really bad decisions. We're letting Seattle politics come down to where we live. We don't want that. We don't want Portland politics to come across the Columbia River and tell us how to do things. We don't want California politics to come across. We live in a beautiful state. I don't want to see people running.

17:28 We've had big industries moving out of here because we're trying to tax on things that there is no return of investment. My job, my purpose is to be up there to bring people together, to work across the aisle, and to make this a place where we want to build a family. Thank you. My name is David Stebe. Please, I need your help. I'm in the fight. I need you to be in the fight for me. Let's make Washington great. Thank you. For more information, David Stebe, P.O. Box 31, Washougal, Washington, 98671, 503-504-3099, electstebe@gmail.com, electstebe.com. State Representative 18th Legislative District, Position 1, General Election Candidates. Hello. My name is Randy Knott,

18:28 and I'm running to be your next state representative in the 18th Legislative District. I spent over 25 years in and around government as a public information officer for police and fire departments and in policy and government affairs, helping elected officials determine if their ideas were good ones and if they would truly help their constituents. After retiring in 2017, I opened two small businesses, including a bed and breakfast and a horse ranch in Brush Prairie. I know what it's like to go through the permitting process and struggle to make it work. It did work. Both were successful. However, it's not where my heart is. My heart and mind are both in public service, and that's why I'm running. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration and public policy. I currently serve on the Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, and previously served as an appointee of both Democratic and Republican governors. I've also served on the boards of several nonprofits, helping young people experiencing homelessness

19:28 and helping veterans transition out of the military and into agriculture with a focus on reducing soldier suicide. Affordability, especially now, must be part of every policy decision as wages are not keeping up with inflation. I will support living wages, housing availability, and oppose policies that protect the wealthy to the detriment of working families. People should not have to choose between their rent and health care. As an autism mom, I've helped hundreds of families navigate systems for education, health care, and services that often fail them because they're unattainable. Washington is 33rd in the nation after Mississippi in serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We can and must do better. This experience, as well as my professional experience, shapes how I approach policy with inclusivity and understanding of how policy decisions affect families in their day-to-day lives. I'm further committed to protecting mail-in voting

20:28 for working parents, seniors, and people with disabilities. I'll strive to improve the way we fund public education so that school funding is prioritized and not vulnerable to one negative mailer. I will work for the people of Southwest Washington and the state as a whole to fix our regressive future and improve our special education system. Thank you for your support. For more information, contact Randy L. Knott, 2210 West Main Street, Unit 107, Number 203, Battleground, Washington, 98604. Email randy@electrandy.com. Website electrandy.com. Hi. I'm state representative Cynthia L. Knott. Today, I'd like to share with you a little bit about what we're doing to improve our special education system. What we're doing is that we're working to improve our special education system, and we're working to improve our special education system, and we're working to improve our special education system, and we're working to improve our special education system, and we're working to improve our special education system, and we're working to improve our special education system, and we're working to improve our special education system, and we're working to improve our special education system,

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