State Representative Pos. 1 District 6 in Washington State House District 6, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Sueann Davis — Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 in WA

  Sueann Davis is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Washington House of Representatives. She is running to represent District 6, Position 1, in the 2026 election cycle. The primary election for this position is set for August 4, 2026, with the general election to follow on November 3, 2026. Her candidacy aims to secure a seat in the state legislature.

• Isaiah Paine — Business Consultant in Spokane, WA

  Isaiah Paine is a father, husband, and business consultant committed to effective government. He advocates for housing and public safety, volunteers as Vice Chair of the Spokane Solid Waste Advisory Committee, coaches youth sports, and serves his church. As a Republican candidate for Washington State Representative, District 6-Position 1, he aims to end "one-size-fits-all" policy, advocating for Eastern Washington's unique needs. He previously worked as a Municipal Relationship Manager for Republic Services, Government Affairs Director for Spokane Home Builders Association, and held roles with the Washington State Legislature and several political campaigns.

• Michaela Kelso — Retired in Deer Park, WA

  Michaela Kelso is a Democratic candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 6, Position 1 in the 2026 Primary Election. Born in Bad Homburg, Germany, she completed high school there before serving in the U.S. Army from 1995 to 2018 as a linguist and interrogator. Kelso also completed an apprenticeship in horticulture and earned an associate degree in 2024. Now retired, she is married with two children and resides in Deer Park, Washington. She has prior political experience, including a 2022 state House race, and serves in leadership with the Spokane County Democratic Party.

• Jennifer Morton — Councilmember in Airway Heights, WA

  Jennifer Morton is a Councilmember for the City of Airway Heights, Washington, having moved there in 2017. With an educational background in public and business administration and military training, she brings over 18 years of diverse experience spanning road construction, human resources, financial services, aerospace distribution, and city government. Morton is an active community member, having worked with veterans, at-risk youth, and the homeless. Driven by the philosophy to 'leave it better than what I found it,' she aims to leverage her wide-ranging background to meet local community challenges and create a measurable, positive impact.

• Nicolette Ocheltree — Legislative Assistant in Spokane, WA

  Nicolette Ocheltree, a Democratic candidate, is seeking election to the Washington House of Representatives for District 6, Position 1, in the 2026 primary election. Based in Spokane, she currently serves as a legislative assistant for a City Council member. Ocheltree previously held the role of Manager of Housing and Homelessness Initiatives for the City of Spokane. Known as a liberal activist, she has advocated for inclusivity and equality, and has been associated with Planned Parenthood. She previously ran for Spokane Mayor as a write-in candidate on a platform of inclusivity and equality. Her past activism included strong criticisms of current City Council member Jonathan Bingle, describing his political agenda as "evil" and an "attempt to overthrow our local government," before she later joined his staff.

• Alan Nolan — Incumbent Mead School Board Member in Spokane, WA

  Alan Nolan is a Republican candidate for the Washington House of Representatives, District 6-Position 1, in the 2026 primary. A retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, he commanded pilot training squadrons after flying rescue, special operations, and fighter aircraft. Following his military career, Nolan co-founded a successful design and construction firm in Spokane. He currently serves on the Mead School District School Board, a position he won in 2023, where he has focused on fiscal discipline and academic achievement. Nolan's platform emphasizes disciplined leadership, real-world business experience, and a commitment to faith, family, and constitutional principles, aiming to restore opportunity and accountability to Washington.