Monica Jurado StonierServing

Monica Jurado Stonier

State HouseDemocrat

WA-HD-49 State House

Age 49·Mexican-American and Japanese-American·House Majority Floor Leader

Why This Race Matters

Stonier is the House Majority Floor Leader and one of the highest-ranking Latina legislators in Washington state. She was the first person of color to represent Clark County in either the 17th or 49th districts. Her leadership on education and labor issues makes her a key voice in the Democratic caucus.

Stonier won re-election in 2024 with 63.8% of the vote over Republican Russell Barber. She is running for re-election in 2026 in HD-49, Position 2. No opponents have declared yet. WA primary is August 4, 2026; general election November 3, 2026.

Key dates to watch: Primary on August 4, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Monica Jurado Stonier is a Washington State Representative and House Majority Floor Leader serving District 49 (Clark County) since 2017. Born at Edwards Air Force Base in California to a military family, she is proud of her Mexican-American and Japanese-American heritage. A career educator with nearly two decades in public schools, she was the first person of color to represent both the 17th and 49th legislative districts in Clark County.

Family & Heritage

Born to a Mexican-American father and Japanese-American mother at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. Comes from a strong military family. Proud of her Japanese-American uncles who fought in the 442nd Go For Broke Infantry in WWII. Married with two children.

Political Career

Before Politics

Middle school teacher and instructional literacy coach at Evergreen Public Schools (20+ years); instructional coach at Pacific Middle School; professional development provider

Education

B.A. in Psychology from Western Washington University (1999); Teaching Certificate from Western Washington University; M.A. from Washington State University Vancouver

Key Issues & Priorities

*Public education and equitable school funding
*Labor and workers' rights
*Health care access for children
*Financial literacy education
*Portable benefits for workers
*Breakfast After the Bell program

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