State Representative Pos. 1 District 24 in Washington State House District 24, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Eric W. Pratt — Candidate for State Representative Pos. 1 in Quilcene, WA

  Eric W. Pratt, a Republican, is running for the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 24-Position 1. A lifelong resident of the district and a father of two, Pratt emphasizes personal liberty and the conservation of Pacific Northwest values. He aims to bring a balanced, community-centered approach to the State House, addressing challenges like rising living costs, job and housing availability, and issues in schools. Pratt believes in ensuring a positive future for District 24 families and highlights his twenty years of work ethic applied to both his community and across the nation. His campaign is grassroots, focused on fighting for working families and stronger communities.

• Ted Bowen — Minister in Port Angeles, WA

  Ted Bowen is an Independent candidate running for the Washington House of Representatives, District 24-Position 1 in 2026. Born in Spokane, he later moved to Port Angeles, which he considers home, raising his children and grandchildren there. His mother was a Lower Elwha tribal member. Bowen's life experiences, including homelessness, loss, divorce, and witnessing addiction, inform his commitment to ministry on the Olympic Peninsula. Grounded in his faith, family, and community, he aims to restore well-being, address mental health and addiction, and make real change for his community.

• Adam Bernbaum — Incumbent Washington House of Representatives - District 24, Position 1 in Port Angeles, WA

  Adam Bernbaum, a 32-year-old Democrat, is currently serving his first term in the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 24-Position 1. He assumed office in January 2025 and is now seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. A PhD graduate in Political Science, Bernbaum champions issues vital to his constituents in rural Washington, including affordable housing and enhanced healthcare services for seniors, acknowledging the district's aging population and unique rural challenges. His campaign emphasizes policy expertise and proven experience, driven by a clear purpose to serve his community.

• Aiden I.r. Hamilton — Student in Port Angeles, WA

  Aiden Hamilton, an 18-year-old Republican, is running for Washington House of Representatives District 24-Position 1. Raised on the Olympic Peninsula, he is set to graduate from high school in June. Hamilton emphasizes "lived experience" over political connections, aiming to make Washington affordable for young people and bring checks and balances to the current administration. He intends to build his platform around constituents' issues and previously served on the board of Culture Crossroad USA. He initially considered Position 2 before filing for Position 1.