State Representative Pos. 2 District 12 in Washington State House District 12, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Mike Steele — Incumbent State Representative in Chelan, WA

  Mike Steele, a Republican, has represented Washington's 12th Legislative District in the House of Representatives since 2017. Born and raised in Chelan, he is a Pacific Lutheran University alumnus who previously served on the White House staff during the George W. Bush administration, the Washington House Republican Caucus staff, and the Chelan City Council. He also served as executive director of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce. Steele's legislative priorities include promoting economic vitality, sustainable job growth, career and technical education, housing affordability, public safety, and improving education outcomes. He is seeking re-election to continue fighting for affordable communities, strong schools, and economic opportunity for Washington families.

• Adam James — Pastor in Wenatchee, WA

  Adam James is a Republican candidate for Washington State Representative, District 12, Position 2, in the 2026 primary election. A lifelong resident of north central Washington, he brings 28 years of experience as a pastor and currently serves on the leadership team at Grace City Church in Wenatchee. James is running to protect individual liberties and conservative values, advocating for policies that include cutting taxes, reforming the mail-in ballot system, ending "ideological indoctrination" in schools, and ceasing Washington's "sanctuary" policies. He aims to defend life, faith, marriage, family, and free speech.

• Maggie Adams — Candidate for State Representative Pos. 2 in Snoqualmie, WA

  Maggie Adams is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Washington House of Representatives, aiming to represent District 12-Position 2. She is scheduled to appear on the primary ballot on August 4, 2026. Hailing from Snoqualmie, Adams is noted as a newcomer to this legislative race. She is challenging incumbent Mike Steele and fellow Republican Adam James in the primary election. If successful in the primary, Adams would advance to the general election on November 3, 2026.