State Representative Pos. 2 District 23 in Washington State House District 23, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Greg Nance — Incumbent Washington State Representative in WA

  Greg Nance is an incumbent Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 23, Position 2, a seat he assumed in September 2023. He is currently seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary Election. Beyond his legislative role, Nance is a businessman, having co-founded Moneythink and founded Dyad Mentorship, and has been recognized for his public service. He is also an accomplished ultramarathon runner. In the legislature, he has championed initiatives like the "Mosquito Fleet Act" to restore passenger ferry service and supported voting rights legislation, actively engaging with his constituents through town halls.

• Lance Byrd — Candidate for State Representative Pos. 2 in Bremerton, WA

  Lance Byrd is a Republican candidate for the Washington House of Representatives, District 23-Position 2, in the August 4, 2026, nonpartisan primary election. He is challenging incumbent Greg Nance (D) and fellow Democrat Kristin Lillegard for a two-year term. The provided search results do not include details on his professional background, specific policy positions, or his motivations for seeking office. Campaign finance data from Transparency USA indicates no reported contributions or expenditures as of March 31, 2026.

• Kristin Lillegard — Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 23-Position 2 in WA

  Kristin Lillegard is a Democratic candidate running for the Washington House of Representatives District 23-Position 2 in the August 4, 2026 primary election. She earned an associate degree from Olympic College in 2011 and has career experience in finance. Lillegard advocates for universal healthcare, stating it is the only viable solution for caring for people and a human right. She believes for-profit insurance tied to jobs leaves people without coverage, which is unacceptable, and that Washington should lead on this issue. Lillegard has completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. She is competing against incumbent Greg Nance and Lance Byrd in the primary.