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2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Skyler Rude and Derek Sarley. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Skyler Rude (prefers Republican Party) and Derek Sarley (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Skyler Rude is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Skyler Rude 58.0 percent, Derek Sarley 42.0 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Republican · Incumbent
Skyler Rude is the Republican candidate for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Washington Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Democratic
Derek Sarley is the Democratic candidate for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Washington Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.