William DehnelWilliam Dehnel

William Dehnel is a Democrat challenging Republican Representative Andrew Barkis for the Legislature. Dehnel is a transit operator, union steward, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Dehnel's campaign is rooted in several progressive values in education, healthcare, and tax reform. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community himself, Dehnel strongly opposes the upcoming anti-trans ballot initiatives that would ban trans girls from athletic participation and enforce invasive medical examinations on all girls. Recognizing that Washington has the second-most regressive tax system in the country, he advocates for tax relief for working families, small businesses, and community members on fixed incomes. Dehnel also supports expanding eligibility for the Working Families Tax Credit so more low- and moderate-income households can benefit. He takes an intersectional and compassionate approach to education, fighting for greater access to early childhood education and support programs that prioritize harm reduction for our most vulnerable students. William Dehnel is a compassionate candidate with a progressive vision for the 2nd Legislative District. He has earned your vote to represent the district in the Legislature.