Washington State House District 39, Position 2

Current seat holder: Carolyn Eslick.

Ida Keeley

Ida Keeley Elected experience: First-time candidate. Lifelong advocate, leading efforts to protect vulnerable children and youth, support families, and strengthen communities; Professional experience: Consultant; Former Juvenile Court Administrator, Superior Court Program Manager, DCYF State Area Administrator, Dawson Place Founding Member, Crisis Residential Center Program Manager. Education: BA, Sociology and Criminal Justice, WSU.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

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“Lifelong advocate, leading efforts to protect vulnerable children and youth, support families, and strengthen communities.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Past Chair Children’s Campaign Fund; YMCA of Snohomish County, Marysville; Citrine Women’s Health and Wellness; WA Assn of Juvenile Court Administrators; WA Assn of Court Appointed Advocates.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“With your vote, I’ll continue advocating for neighbors struggling to afford housing, insurance, and childcare. I’ll work across the aisle to fund our schools, address special needs, and expand career and college pathways.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

Steve Ewing

Steve Ewing Elected experience: Previously, Lake Stevens City Council, Health District Board, Library Board, and Planning Commission. Endorsed by Mayors Brett Gailey (Lake Stevens), JoEllen Kesti (Sedro-Woolley), Jon Nehring (Marysville), and Don Vanney (Arlington), Russell Wiita (Sultan) Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring, Ron Wesen Skagit County Commissioner, Skagit County Republicans, and Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS); Professional experience: Expert in public safety and mental health, as DOC Administrative Hearings Officer and former mental health counselor. Endorsed by his union, the Teamsters.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

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“Community Service Blood donor (8-gallon pin!); Church leadership (20+ years); 12-step addiction recovery program group leader. Strong support from local business leaders.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“He's an expert in public safety, a father, and a lifelong Washingtonian. As a leader in local government, Steve passed balanced budgets, opposed higher taxes, prioritized public safety, and worked for better roads.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“We need to be honest; people are leaving Washington because state government is getting weird. Steve Ewing will stand up for "normal" government--normal good schools, normal better roads, normal balanced budgets, normal affordable taxes.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)