Washington State House District 30, Position 2

Current seat holder: Kristine Reeves.

Kristine Reeves

Kristine Reeves Elected experience: Your State Representative, 2017-2019 & 2023-present; Professional experience: Federal Way small business owner, specializing in organizational development consulting. Previously served as Director of Economic Development for Washington's Military and Defense Sector at the Washington State Department of Commerce, and Executive Director of the Washington Military Alliance. Served as U.S. Senator Patty Murray's Statewide Veterans Constituency Coordinator and regional outreach director.

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

Campaign site

“Elected Experience Your State Representative, 2017-2019 & 2023-present. Other Professional Experience Federal Way small business owner, specializing in organizational development consulting.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“As someone who was raised in poverty cycled in foster homes and was even homeless for a time, helping those in need is personal for me. I am not another lawyer or another multi-millionaire.” (Campaign website (kristinereeves.com))
“As a working mother of two, I know firsthand the challenges of making our ends meet as gas and grocery prices skyrocket. I’m ready to take my work in economic development and my experience as a small business owner to work with business, state, and local governments and our residents to reduce the cost of household goods.” (Campaign website (kristinereeves.com))

Paul McDaniel

Paul McDaniel is a Independent candidate for the Washington House of Representatives in District 30, Position 2 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Elected experience: Federal Way City Council; Professional experience: Owner, 7th Power, Inc. | Technology Consultant; US Marine Corps Veteran, Iraq War. Education: Federal Way High School, Highline College.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Education Federal Way High School, Highline College” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Statement Are you better off today, then two years ago? Rising housing, food, gas, and energy costs are hurting working families.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“As a business owner, veteran, and former councilmember, I understand service, accountability, and the challenges families face every day. In Olympia, I will fight for you by reducing taxes, improving public safety, expanding affordable housing, facilitate family-wage jobs, & protect girls’ sports.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)