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Skyler Rude
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2019 - Present
2027
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Skyler Rude (Republican Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 16-Position 2. He assumed office on January 14, 2019. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Rude (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 16-Position 2. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Rude was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee
- Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee
- Education Committee
- Joint Higher Education Committee
2021-2022
Rude was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Education Committee
- Health Care and Wellness Committee
- Joint Higher Education Committee
2019-2020
Rude was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Assistant Ranking Minority Member
- Education Committee
- House Rules Committee
- College and Workforce Development Committee
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 16-Position 2
Incumbent Skyler Rude is running in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 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 16-Position 2
Incumbent Skyler Rude defeated Craig Woodard in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Skyler Rude (R) | 65.8 | 46,596 | |
 | Craig Woodard (D) | 34.1 | 24,145 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 40 | ||
| Total votes: 70,781 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2
Incumbent Skyler Rude and Craig Woodard advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Skyler Rude (R) | 66.7 | 23,927 | |
| ✔ | | Craig Woodard (D) | 33.2 | 11,895 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 40 | ||
| Total votes: 35,862 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2
Incumbent Skyler Rude defeated Jan Corn in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Skyler Rude (R) | 71.0 | 38,916 | |
 | Jan Corn (D) | 28.9 | 15,816 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 65 | ||
| Total votes: 54,797 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2
Incumbent Skyler Rude and Jan Corn advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Skyler Rude (R) | 71.6 | 25,281 | |
| ✔ | | Jan Corn (D) | 28.3 | 9,981 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 59 | ||
| Total votes: 35,321 | |||
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2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2
Incumbent Skyler Rude defeated Carly Coburn in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Skyler Rude (R) | 68.2 | 41,142 | |
| Carly Coburn (D) | 31.7 | 19,163 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 60,369 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2
Incumbent Skyler Rude and Carly Coburn advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Skyler Rude (R) | 69.8 | 26,461 | |
| ✔ | Carly Coburn (D) | 30.0 | 11,359 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 70 | ||
| Total votes: 37,890 | |||
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2018
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2
Skyler Rude defeated Rebecca Francik in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Skyler Rude (R) | 60.9 | 29,157 | |
 | Rebecca Francik (D) | 39.1 | 18,705 | |
| Total votes: 47,862 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2
Rebecca Francik and Skyler Rude defeated Dan Mildon in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rebecca Francik (D) | 38.0 | 10,187 |
| ✔ | Skyler Rude (R) | 36.7 | 9,847 | |
| Dan Mildon (R) | 25.3 | 6,794 | ||
| Total votes: 26,828 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016. Incumbent Maureen Walsh (R) did not seek re-election.
Bill Jenkin defeated Rebecca Francik in the Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 1 general election.[1]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Jenkin |
62.03% | 29,812 | |
| Democratic | Rebecca Francik | 37.97% | 18,252 | |
| Total Votes | 48,064 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Rebecca Francik and Bill Jenkin defeated Allen Pomraning, Skyler Rude and Mary Ruth Edwards in the Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 top two primary.[2][3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Rebecca Francik |
28.68% | 5,933 | |
| Republican | Bill Jenkin |
21.38% | 4,422 | |
| Republican | Allen Pomraning | 12.85% | 2,659 | |
| Republican | Skyler Rude | 19.37% | 4,006 | |
| Republican | Mary Ruth Edwards | 17.72% | 3,665 | |
| Total Votes | 20,685 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2016
Rude's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
Education outcomes
- Excerpt: "Proactive intervention will ensure opportunity and achievement gaps are minimized for these at-risk youth, because every child deserves a chance to succeed."
Prosperity and jobs
- Excerpt: "An economic environment that encourages all businesses to thrive is essential for attaining living wage jobs for our families."
Efficiency and accountability
- Excerpt: "As both a fiscal and compassionate conservative, I will work to ensure state government is effectively delivering essential services for these individuals."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2023
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In 2023, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 23.
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2022
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In 2022, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 10.
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2021
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In 2021, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 25.
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2020
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In 2020, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ SKyler Rude, "Platform," accessed July 13, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Terry Nealey (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
