Washington State House District 29, Position 1

Current seat holder: Melanie Morgan.

Krista Perez

Krista Perez Elected experience: N/A; Professional experience: Strategic Partnerships Manager, Washington State Department of Commerce; Founder and Owner, Perez Consulting; Learning Network Equity Lead, Washington Communities for Children; Professional Development Instructor, Puyallup School District; Business Instructor and Coach, Pierce County Business Accelerator Program; Executive Leadership Coach, Workforce Central. Education: B.A. Law, Economics, & Public Policy, University of Washington.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“As the daughter of immigrants and a mother to two young children, I see clearly the challenges we are facing.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“No family should have to choose between rent and putting food on the table.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“In the State House, I will fight for real affordability solutions that reflect the full picture of what families need to thrive. I will support legislation to expand the Working Families Tax Credit and ensure more households across our district can access it.” (Campaign website (votekristaperez.org))

Melanie Morgan

Melanie Morgan Elected experience: Washington State Representative, 29th Legislative District (four terms); Deputy Majority Floor Leader, Chair of the Black Members Caucus and Members of Color Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force. School Board Director, Franklin Pierce Schools; Professional experience: U.S. Army Veteran, Landlord/Tenant Coordinator, Mortgage Banker, Diversity Trainer, and Domestic Violence; Sexual Assault Advocate. Education: Saint Martin’s University, B.A. Psychology, 1995.

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

Campaign site

“Washington State Representative, 29th Legislative District (four terms); Deputy Majority Floor Leader, Chair of the Black Members Caucus and Members of Color Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force. School Board Director, Franklin Pierce Schools.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“U.S. Army Veteran, Landlord/Tenant Coordinator, Mortgage Banker, Diversity Trainer, and Domestic Violence; Sexual Assault Advocate.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“For 34 years, I have called Pierce County home. I’ve fought for working families, seniors, people with disabilities, healthcare, public safety, and economic opportunity.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)