AI Ballot Check Washington · General election, November 3, 2026

Legislative District 31 - State Representative Pos. 2 · King County

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Joshua Penner

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I grew up in Bonney Lake, graduated from Sumner High School, served as a Marine in Iraq, and led Orting as Mayor. As your Representative, I bring our community’s shared values and that fighting spirit to Olympia. Together, we saved Buckley’s Rainier School, prevented disastrous cuts for early education, protected care facilities for fentanyl-exposed newborns, and cut red tape to fund the repair of the White River and Fairfax bridges. With your support, I will keep fighting to lower living costs, demand accountability, protect our most vulnerable, and secure our neighborhoods. Let’s lead with action, not talking points.

John Bielka

(Prefers Democrat Party) statement appears AI

I never planned to run for office. As a civil engineer, public works director, and cattle farmer, I have spent my career solving problems, managing budgets, and delivering creative results for our communities. District 31 needs practical leadership focused on affordability, housing, infrastructure, and strong schools. I will work across the aisle to lower everyday costs, improve roads and utilities, support public safety, and expand career and technical education including trades pathways. Government should be honest, accountable, and able to get things done. I would be honored to earn your vote.