Candidate for Washington State Senate - District 38 in 2026 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedOlympia recently cut $500,000 from the supplemental budget—funding intended to expand a highly effective law enforcement pilot program in Snohomish, King, and Spokane counties. Brad Bender will end this cycle of neglect by fully backing our law enforcement and restoring the vital anti-theft programs that were stripped of funding. He is committed to investing in officer recruitment, retention, body cameras, and advanced training to keep our streets secure. By passing laws that prevent crime and stand firmly with victims, Brad will ensure that our community is a place where families thrive and criminals are held accountable. Learn more
The bond between parent and child is sacred, yet increasingly, bureaucrats in Olympia seek to wedge themselves into the center of the family unit. Brad Bender believes that parents—not the state—must have the final authority over their children's education and major medical decisions. Brad will stand firm against any policy that undermines the fundamental rights of fathers and mothers. Transparency in our schools is not optional; it is a necessity. Brad will lead the charge to ensure that curricula are open to parental review and that classrooms remain focused on academic excellence rather than ideological indoctrination. By defending parental rights and promoting transparency, Brad will ensure that Washington families remain the primary architects of their children’s futures. Learn more
In Washington, a staggering 50% of students do not meet grade-level standards in English language arts and 59% fail to meet standards in math. This learning loss is a crisis for every path—from the university-bound to those entering the trades. Our future electricians and plumbers must be able to read regulatory codes, and every citizen needs math for daily life. We must stop making this a partisan issue and admit the learning loss is real. To fix it, every reform must be on the table, from student-direct funding to total fiscal and teaching accountability. Brad Bender will demand results for students, not systems, and support the real reforms needed to get our kids reading, doing math, and ready for the workforce or college. Learn more
For homeless individuals battling mental health challenges and drug addiction, the pathway to housing must begin with mandatory treatment. These individuals cannot resume a meaningful life without first obtaining essential health care. A roof alone is not a cure for addiction or mental illness. Brad Bender will end the cycle of enabling despair and ensure that your tax dollars fund a recovery-first strategy that delivers public safety and real, clinical results. Learn more
n the 38th District, fixed-income seniors are being hit the hardest as property taxes, rent, and healthcare costs rise faster than Social Security adjustments. Brad Bender will work to further reduce property taxes on primary residences for qualifying seniors. He is committed to lowering cost pressures that drive up daily expenses, ensuring every senior can live with the security and dignity they deserve. Brad's plan is simple: stop the tax squeeze and protect those who contributed most to our state. Learn more
Brad Bender will demand accountability and restore fiscal sanity. He promises to rein in out-of-control spending, stop new tax hikes, and fight for real relief for working families, renters, and seniors in the 38th District. Learn more
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