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Brian Burnett (Washington)
Brian Burnett (Republican Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 12-Position 1. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Burnett (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 12-Position 1. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Brian Burnett's career experience includes working in law enforcement, as the Chelan County Sheriff for 12 years, as director of law enforcement services for Seattle’s Finest Security and Traffic Control, and as the administrative liaison for the Washington State Sheriffs’ Association. Burnett has served as president of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and the Washington State Sheriffs’ Association and commissioner for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. He has also been affiliated with the North Central Washington Chaplain Foundation, UV Cares, Family Lines, and Royal Family Kids.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
Incumbent Brian Burnett is running in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on August 4, 2026.
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2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
Brian Burnett defeated Heather Koellen in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Burnett (R) | 53.3 | 44,318 |
| Heather Koellen (D) | 46.6 | 38,800 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 92 | ||
| Total votes: 83,210 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
Heather Koellen and Brian Burnett defeated Jennifer Bumpus in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Heather Koellen (D) | 44.6 | 19,302 | |
| ✔ | | Brian Burnett (R) | 41.6 | 17,997 |
| Jennifer Bumpus (R) | 13.7 | 5,920 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 43,253 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Keith Goehner (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
