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Washington State Legislative District 18 (D) is one of forty-nine districts in Washington state for representation in the state legislature.
The district is located within Clark County, bordering the 20th LD in the north, the 14th LD in the east, and the 49th and 17th LDs in the southwest.
The 18th LD includes six of the seven incorporated cities in Clark County including Ridgefield in the west, Battle Ground in the center, Camas and Washougal in the south, Vancouverin the southwest, and La Center and Yacolt in the north. Additionally, WA LD 18 represents the residents of Unincorporated Clark County: Salmon Creek, Brush Prairie and Hazel Dell.
This combination rural and suburban district is represented by Washington State Senator Ann Rivers (R) and Washington State Representatives Position 1 Brandon Vick (R) and Position 2 Liz Pike (R)
In 2016, candidates challenging incumbents were: Eric Holt for Senate (D) Progressive https://www.ericforstatesenate.com; Justin Oberg for Washington State Representative Position 1 (D) Progressive https://www.justinoberg.com and Kathy Gillespie for Washington State Representative Position 2 (Independent Democrat) https://www.electkathygillespie.com.
Washington State Legislative District 18 Democrats hold monthly meetings to address local and state issues, legislation and campaigns.