Washington State House District 31, Position 1

Current seat holder: Drew Stokesbary.

Drew Stokesbary

Drew Stokesbary Elected experience: State Representative (current House Minority Leader, formerly Chair of Select Committee on Pension Policy, Ranking Member on House Appropriations Committee, and House Minority Floor Leader); Professional experience: Partner at Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Wallen (advising startups, small businesses and investors on corporate and securities law matters). Education: J.D. (cum laude), University of Notre Dame Law School; B.S. in Economics, Duke University.

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

Campaign site

“I'm running for reelection to reverse these trends. I'll fight for safer neighborhoods where laws are enforced and criminals are apprehended, better schools that prepare all students for college or career, and a stronger and more affordable economy.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Since I was first elected in 2014, biennial state general fund spending was $33 billion.” (Campaign website (drewstokesbary.com))
“Instead of more taxes, the Legislature needs to better prioritize state spending. As the chief budget writer for the House Republicans, I’ve worked hard to identify and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse, but far more remains to be done.” (Campaign website (drewstokesbary.com))

Stephen Szczurko-Walton

Stephen Szczurko-Walton Elected experience: None. First-time candidate; Professional experience: I know what it's like to work the register at Office Depot or make commission on the floor at Nordstrom. As a campus security guard, I walked people home at night when they didn't feel safe on campus. U.S. Navy nuclear reactor operator, 2015–2024. Three deployments aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt: operations supporting Kurdish allies against ISIS in the Middle East and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. Currently a commercial HVAC technician serving schools, hospitals, and small businesses.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Other Professional Experience I know what it's like to work the register at Office Depot or make commission on the floor at Nordstrom.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“As a campus security guard, I walked people home at night when they didn't feel safe on campus.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I'm a Navy veteran. For nine and a half years I served as a nuclear reactor operator, deploying three times aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, once to the Middle East against ISIS and twice to the South China Sea for freedom of navigation operations.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))