Washington State House District 23, Position 2

Current seat holder: Greg Nance.

Greg Nance

Greg Nance Elected experience: State Representative 2023-present. Vice Chair, Maritime Caucus; Professional experience: Greg co-founded and chairs Moneythink, a nonprofit reducing student debt. President Obama named Moneythink a "Champion of Change" in 2012. He has helped students earn over $27 million in scholarships. Greg grew up in Kitsap and worked as a landscaper, house painter, and firewood splitter.

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

Campaign site

“Greg Nance is honored to represent Kitsap, the community that raised him. He's fighting to fix our ferries, protect Puget Sound, and support working families.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Supported by: Suquamish Tribe and Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe; Washington State Labor Council (representing 600 unions and 500,000 members) — including teachers, nurses, and firefighters.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“My wife and I are raising our daughter in the same community that raised me, and I would not have it any other way. I am a third-generation Washingtonian with deep Kitsap roots.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Lance Byrd

Lance Byrd Professional experience: A Senior Technical Program Manager with over 26 years in IT. Solves complex technical and people-related challenges, prioritizing the success of individuals and teams. Spent eight years in the restaurant industry as a cook and kitchen lead while earning an associate degree, gaining firsthand insight into business and working family needs.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Lance is a longtime Kitsap resident with deep family ties and strong community roots. A firm believer in fiscal responsibility, he insists government must live within its means so working families and small businesses can afford to live and prosper here.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“He will focus on Kitsap voters’ top priorities: making housing more affordable, reducing crime, supporting law enforcement, lowering the cost of living, balancing the budget, and providing real help and shelter for the mentally ill.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Kitsap families are struggling with high costs after years of one-party control and rapid budget growth. Even former Democratic Gov. Gregoire says we have a spending problem, not an income problem.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))