Washington State House District 6, Position 2

Current seat holder: Jenny Graham.

Jonathan Bingle

Jonathan Bingle Elected experience: Spokane City Councilmember (2022-2025); Professional experience: Small business owner for the last 15 years including Bent Trivia, Bent Events, Bingle Enterprises Inc., Preferred Home Painting & Improvement. Local Pastor for 19 years. Education: Graduate of Rogers High School; Attended Spokane Falls Community College; Certification of Pension Portfolio Concepts and Management from The Wharton School.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. I’ll stand for policies that prioritize and protect them.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“More Housing, Without Destroying Neighborhood Character Spokane needs more housing but we need to build it in a way that respects the fabric of our neighborhoods. I’ve spent my entire four years on the City Council working to increase the housing supply citywide, with a specific focus on creating first-time homebuying opportunities.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2025))
“Good Jobs, Lower Taxes, and Affordable Living I want Spokane to be a place where businesses can grow, families can thrive, and people can afford to stay. That means supporting job creation, cutting unnecessary taxes and fees, and stopping the policies that are driving up the cost of goods and services for everyday people.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2025))

Julia Payne

Julia Payne Elected experience: I am a first-time candidate; Professional experience: I have worked in several types of offices as an administrator, including law offices and on the re licensing program under Howard Delaney. Education: I graduated from Medical Lake High School.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“I moved to Spokane in 1989 as the daughter of Air Force veterans. I have lived throughout the district including Airway Heights and Indian Trail.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“As a disabled person, I know accessibility and affordability impact the health of our economy, but some of our representatives don't understand. They listen to big voices, but when a regular constituent travels to Olympia they “aren’t available”.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“In our district we have an emergency housing situation. We do not have enough housing options within the price bracket of our Middle class working families.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))