Washington State House District 42, Position 2

Current seat holder: Joe Timmons.

Joe Timmons

Joe Timmons Elected experience: Currently State Representative in my second term; Professional experience: My parents opened a mechanical contracting company in our garage when I was 5, instilling in me the value of hard work. I’ve taught at a preschool, served as WWU's Assistant Director of Government Relations, and worked in the Governor’s Office to connect citizens, small businesses, tribes, and local governments with state resources. My wife Heather and I live in Bellingham with our son, Malcolm.

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

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“Bachelor’s, WWU; Master’s, University of Washington” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Board Member, Washington State Leadership Board; Former Board Member: Bellingham Food Bank, Children’s Campaign Fund, City of Bellingham’s Community Development Advisory Board.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“My family feels the impact of rising costs just like you do. That's why as your state representative, I’ve worked hard to lower costs for seniors, improve public safety and increase access to education, housing, and healthcare.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

Justin Pike

Justin Pike Elected experience: First-time candidate for public office. Previously served as elected vice president and president of a law enforcement guild. Served on professional boards; Professional experience: Small business owner. More than 23 years of military service. Senior leadership roles training and mentoring soldiers. Seventeen years in law enforcement working with families in crisis and seeing firsthand how untreated mental illness and addiction impact public safety.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

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“More than 23 years of military service. Senior leadership roles training and mentoring soldiers. Seventeen years in law enforcement working with families in crisis and seeing firsthand how untreated mental illness and addiction impact public safety.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Families are being priced out of Whatcom County. Seniors are choosing between prescriptions and groceries, and young families wonder whether they can still afford to build their future here.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“After nearly two decades in law enforcement, often sitting at kitchen tables on people’s hardest days, I have learned that people come before politics. I am running to lower living costs, strengthen public safety by addressing the behavioral health crisis, and bring accountability and transparency to state government.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)