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King County, Washington

State Representative, Legislative District 12, Position 2

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3 candidates are tracked for State Representative, Legislative District 12, Position 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Steele, Adam James and Maggie Adams. Candidate information follows official King County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Washington top-two primary, August 4, 2026: all candidates appear on one ballot, every voter may participate regardless of party, and the top two advance to November 3. Your printed ballot carries only the district your address falls in — add your street address in the lookup to match your exact districts, or confirm with King County Elections. Candidates are from King County Elections' official filing list.

Mike Steele

Republican · Incumbent

Fifth-term state representative and past deputy minority leader who has been CFO of a sixth-generation family apple and cherry orchard, per his Washington state voters' pamphlet statement. He previously directed the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and worked in the White House Office of Political Affairs, per the pamphlet statement.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.

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Adam James

Republican

Co-founder of Grace City Church in Wenatchee who has led family and outreach ministries for over 25 years, per his Washington state voters' pamphlet statement. He is a founding board member of Garden City Academy, a K-12 private Christian school, per the pamphlet statement.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.

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Maggie Adams

Democratic

Wardrobe technician and costume designer who serves as a business representative and job steward for IATSE Local 887, per her Washington state voters' pamphlet statement. She previously worked as an executive business administrator at Microsoft and an executive assistant at Amazon, per the pamphlet statement.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.

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Candidate roster from official King County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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