Washington State House District 44, Position 2

Current seat holder: April Berg.

April Berg

April Berg Elected experience: State Representative; Chair, House Finance Committee; Member of Appropriations and Local Government Committees; Member of the Bipartisan Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Economic, Revenue and Forecast Council; former Everett and Edmonds School Board Director; Professional experience: City of Mill Creek Planning Commissioner; Director of Business Development, local tech companies; former Program Manager, Boeing Company; former Owner, Edmonds Inn Bed & Breakfast.

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

Campaign site

“I am committed to making WA more affordable. While we have made real investments in affordable housing, behavioral health, great schools, and community safety, I know that more needs to be done.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“This year I helped lead efforts to reform our tax code, reducing tax burdens on working families and small businesses, while making investments in K-12 and childcare.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Located in Snohomish County — the third most populous county in Washington State — WA’s 44th District represents more than 163,109 people, according to 2020 data collected by the US Census Bureau. We are located north of Seattle, and our district is known for its diverse geography — including the Cities of Snohomish and Mill Creek, Maltby, Clearview and parts of Bothell and Everett.” (Campaign website (aprilberg.com))

Tonya Stadlman

Tonya Stadlman Elected experience: PCO, 44th LD and Secretary, 44th Legislative District Republican Organization; Professional experience: 30 years in Washington's housing industry, managing both affordable and conventional residential communities, including operations, multi-million dollar budgets, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Decades of experience navigating the policies that shape housing affordability across our state.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Elected Experience PCO, 44th LD and Secretary, 44th Legislative District Republican Organization. Other Professional Experience 30 years in Washington's housing industry, managing both affordable and conventional residential communities, including operations, multi-million dollar budgets, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I'm a community leader, housing professional, and proud Washingtonian with over 30 years of experience working alongside families, seniors, and local communities. I've watched Olympia spend more every year while public safety, affordability, and our basic systems have gotten worse.” (Campaign website (tonyafor44.com))
“My Fix: First, reduce costs that hit household budgets directly, starting with the gas tax. Before asking Washingtonians for more, audit where the money is going, measure results, and demand accountability for the dollars taxpayers already provide.” (Campaign website (tonyafor44.com))