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Ben Christly

Democratic · Washington · 2026

Running for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 17, Washington

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Affordability
  • Accessible healthcare
  • Strong public schools
Biography

Christly is a Navy veteran, flight nurse and small business founder, per the campaign site. He is a father of three running on affordability and healthcare access, per the campaign site.

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Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 17Washington · 2026Clark County sample ballot

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