Washington State House District 12, Position 2

Current seat holder: Mike Steele.

Mike Steele

Mike Steele Elected experience: 2016-Present: State Representative, 12th District, Past Deputy Minority Leader State House of Representatives; Two Terms City Council, City of Chelan; Professional experience: White House Office of Political Affairs, Staff to Washington State House Republican Leadership, Executive Director for the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, CFO of 6th generation Family Apple and Cherry Orchard.

· Official legislative page · WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Education Salutatorian, Manson High School. Graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with degrees in Business Administration and Political Science.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Investing in roads, transportation, and infrastructure critical to our communities and economic future.” (Campaign website (votemikesteele.com))
“Students and teachers in the 12 district should have the resources they need to succeed, but we need to make sure every penny we invest is making a difference and addressing the changing landscape of education. I believe we should continue to expand STEM programs and I admire the schools in our 12th district schools that are already focusing on this area of expansion.” (Campaign website (votemikesteele.com))

Maggie Adams

Maggie Adams Elected experience: Business Representative, Job Steward - IATSE Local # 887; Delegate - Martin Luther King Jr. County Labor Council; Professional experience: Current member of IATSE Local 887 (Wardrobe Technician, Costume Designer) and Actor's Equity Association (Actor, Musician, Teaching Artist). Previous: Executive Business Administrator, Microsoft; Executive Assistant Amazon; Caterer; Life Guard. Education: Coastline Community College.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Elected Experience Business Representative, Job Steward - IATSE Local # 887; Delegate - Martin Luther King Jr. County Labor Council Other Professional Experience Current member of IATSE Local 887 (Wardrobe Technician, Costume Designer) and Actor's Equity Association (Actor, Musician, Teaching Artist).” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I am a working parent and a proud Union worker. As a current member of Actor's Equity Association and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local #887, I have worked on the front lines of the battle for worker's rights, fair pay, and a reliable social safety net.” (Campaign website (adamsforwashington.com))
“I support a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on elected offices and length of service limits on federal judiciary positions. Our initiative for these reforms is launching soon, and your input is valuable in this process.” (Campaign website (adamsforwashington.com))