State Representative Pos. 2 District 3 in Washington State House District 3, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Natalie Poulson — Educator in Spokane, WA

  Natalie Poulson, a Republican, is running for Washington House of Representatives District 3-Position 2 in 2026, having previously sought the office in 2022. Born in Spokane, Washington, she graduated from University High School before earning an associate degree from Spokane Community College in 2001, a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education from Gonzaga University in 2004, and a master's degree in education from Whitworth University in 2007. Poulson worked as a teacher and special education specialist for 18 years with Spokane Public Schools, a tenure that ended in November 2021 due to non-compliance with the state mask mandate.

• Pam Kohlmeier — Physician and Attorney in Spokane, WA

  Pam Kohlmeier, a physician, lecturer, and attorney, is seeking election as a Democratic candidate for Washington State Representative for District 3, Position 2 in 2026. Born in Ames, Iowa, she holds degrees from the University of Nebraska and a law degree from Gonzaga University. Her extensive career spans emergency medicine, behavioral health leadership, education, and healthcare regulation. She is running as a servant leader, committed to helping her community heal and advocating for state policies that stabilize affordability and health. Kohlmeier emphasizes ensuring access to affordable healthcare, housing, education, basic necessities, childcare, and a safe environment, believing her unique physician-attorney skills are essential to address current challenges in the healthcare system and beyond.

• Luc Jasmin Iii — Eastern Washington Representative, Governor's Office in Spokane, WA

  Luc Jasmin III, 40, a first-generation Haitian American from Spokane, Washington, is running for State Representative, Legislative District 3. He earned a bachelor's in elementary education and owns Parkview Early Learning Center, also leading the Washington Childcare Centers Association. Jasmin serves as East Washington External Relations for Governor Bob Ferguson, a role he also held under Governor Inslee, bridging state leadership with Eastern Washington communities. He previously chaired the Spokane City Police Ombudsman Commission and was Second Vice President of NAACP Spokane, focusing his career on early childhood education and small business development. He is a Democrat.

• Donovan Arnold Deleon — Candidate for State Representative Pos. 2 in Spokane, WA

  Donovan Arnold DeLeon is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 3-Position 2. He is actively participating in the primary election scheduled for August 4, 2026, for this state-level position. DeLeon is running from Spokane, Washington, and is one of several candidates, including fellow Democrats Luc Jasmin and Pam Kohlmeier, and Republican Natalie Poulson, competing in this primary.