Carolina Mejia

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

I'll champion dedicated resources for the crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous women, which has gone unaddressed for far too long across our district. Learn more

Keeping our communities safe also means making sure our first responders have the funding and training they need, that our response to the addiction crisis is effective and centered on treatment, and that we protect responsible gun owners while passing common-sense safety laws — like safe storage and extreme risk protections — that keep weapons out of the hands of those who would harm themselves or others. Learn more

Defense / Veterans

I'll expand access to behavioral health services for veterans, connect them with good jobs and training that value their skills, and make sure the promises we make to those who serve are promises we actually keep. Learn more

Economy

My focus is simple: lower the burden on working families. I'll fight to fix that so relief goes to the people who need it most. No one should have to choose between rent and groceries, or seeing a doctor and paying the bills. Learn more

I'll keep state investment tied to local workers, cut unnecessary red tape for small businesses, and expand career and technical training so our young people can build good lives right here at home. Learn more

I'll protect our farmland and natural resources, support local food systems, and make sure the people who work the land have a real seat at the table. Learn more

Education

I'll fight to make sure the state fully meets its responsibility to fund public education fairly, so a child's opportunities aren't determined by how wealthy their district is. Learn more

Education also has to prepare kids for real futures — which means investing in career and technical education, apprenticeships, and vocational training that lead to good-paying jobs right here at home, not just a four-year degree. Learn more

Environment / Energy

I believes that data centers and the big tech companies that own them need to have strict guardrails put in place that prevent them from passing their energy costs on to ratepayers and stop them from polluting our air and water. Learn more

Healthcare

I'll fight to keep our rural hospitals open, address the shortage of doctors and nurses, and expand behavioral health and addiction treatment services. We need real cost relief — including capping prescription drug prices and protecting the coverage people already have. Learn more

Housing

We don't build enough housing, at enough price points, to meet the need. I'll cut the red tape and permitting delays that stall construction, while protecting local control over what development looks like in each community. That means more workforce housing, more starter homes, more senior housing, and more affordable rentals — built responsibly, in the places we need them most, with the infrastructure to support them. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

I'll fight for dedicated preservation funding to keep our roads and bridges safe, expand broadband so rural families and businesses aren't left behind, and invest in the water and utility systems that make housing and growth possible. I also understand how essential our ferries are to Kitsap and Mason communities, and I'll push for the reliable, affordable service our residents depend on every day. Learn more

Social Services

I'll fight for robust, sustained funding for domestic violence and sexual assault victim services — the shelters, advocates, and support systems that give survivors a real path to safety. Learn more

I'll ensure survivors have access to the legal support, housing, and economic stability they need to rebuild — because safety and security are inseparable. Learn more