Washington State House District 49, Position 1

Current seat holder: Sharon Wylie.

Kim D. Harless

Kim D. Harless Elected experience: Vancouver City Council, 2022-2025, 2026-2029; Clark County Charter Review Commission and Co-Chair, 2021; Professional experience: Director of Community Engagement and Policy, Native American Youth and Family Center; PaintCare; Clark County Public Health & Environment Services; WSU Vancouver. Education: Washington State University Vancouver, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science; Clark College; Heritage High School.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“I have a strong record of addressing affordability, homelessness, climate resilience, and transportation. As a mother and multi-racial, Indigenous, and Mexican American raised in Vancouver, I know firsthand the challenges we face.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Across the 49th District, people are working harder than ever and still feel like they are falling behind. I am running because our state has the resources to do better, and because the people carrying the most weight deserve a government that fights for them.” (Campaign website (votekimharless.com))
“Too many people technically have insurance but cannot afford to use it, and our behavioral health system does not have enough providers, beds, or community-based services to meet the need.” (Campaign website (votekimharless.com))

Sarah Mittelman

Sarah Mittelman Elected experience: No elected experience; Professional experience: Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 20+ years in emergency, behavioral health, addiction, homeless outreach care, healthcare leadership, and quality improvement. Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Frontier Nursing University; MSN, Frontier Nursing University; BSN, Oregon Health & Science University; ADN, Clark College.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 20+ years in emergency, behavioral health, addiction, homeless outreach care, healthcare leadership, and quality improvement.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Doctor of Nursing Practice, Frontier Nursing University; MSN, Frontier Nursing University; BSN, Oregon Health & Science University; ADN, Clark College.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Vice Chair, Oregon Nurses Foundation; Oregon Nurses Association leadership; Leadership Clark County; policy advocacy focused on nursing, workforce development, behavioral health, and practical community solutions.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)