State Representative Pos. 2 District 26 in Washington State House District 26, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Randy Phillips — General Manager at Sutton's at the Wrike in Graham, North Carolina

  Randy Phillips is a Graham native and has lived in the city since he was seven. He is semi-retired from a 30-year career with Alamance County Emergency Services and the Burlington fire department. He is currently the general manager at Sutton's at the Wrike in downtown Graham.

• Tedd Wetherbee — Cannabis entrepreneur in Gig Harbor, WA

  Tedd Wetherbee is a father and small business owner from Gig Harbor, seeking to represent Washington’s 26th Legislative District, Position 2. As an entrepreneur who pioneered recreational marijuana dispensaries in Pierce County, he brings a unique understanding of the local economy and legislative process, having advocated for the cannabis industry in Olympia for over a decade. Wetherbee aims to be a leader who unites rather than divides, championing individual rights and freedoms, and governing with common sense. He emphasizes finding solutions and listening to all constituents, not just those who agree with him, believing leadership should understand real life and business.

• Renee Hernandez Greenfield — Educator and Special Education Home Visitor in WA

  Renee Hernandez Greenfield, a Democrat, is running for Washington State House of Representatives, District 26, Position 2. An educator, advocate, parent, and labor leader, she earned a bachelor's degree from Occidental College in 2001 and a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 2010, along with certificates from Olympic College. Her nearly two-decade career includes work as a special education teacher, Family Trainer in Speech and Language, CPS Investigator for the Suquamish Tribe, and leading early learning programs like Head Start. She is adept in trauma-informed care and program administration, focusing on the needs of the underserved. Greenfield is running to address insufficient funding and outdated policies she's witnessed failing families and public servants, advocating for good schools, reliable childcare, and supporting working people to grow the economy.

• Katy Cornell — Nonprofit leader, pastor, and business owner in Gig Harbor, WA

  Katy Cornell, a lifelong Washingtonian, was born and raised in Port Orchard and now resides in Gig Harbor. She is a nonprofit leader, pastor for 13 years, and business owner. Cornell holds degrees from Olympic College, Northwest University, and Seattle University. Married for 18 years with three children, her family deeply influences her commitment to public service. She is running for State Representative for the 26th District, Position 2, to continue Rep. Michelle Valdez's legacy, focusing on affordability, education outcomes, and government accountability. She believes in honest, compassionate representation and building a better future for families.