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Thank you for visiting my web page. It’s an honor to serve the 13th District in Olympia. Within these pages, you can learn more about me, my legislative priorities and what I’m working on. I also invite you to sign up for my email updates.

Born and raised in Quincy, I know and love the people and way of life of our region. It’s crucial we protect, nurture and grow the economy for us and future generations. That’s why access to water, clean and affordable energy, and supporting the agricultural industry are top priorities for me. We need to help, not hinder farmers and ranchers. Additionally, as a parent and long-time Quincy School Board member, I’m committed to expanding and supporting educational opportunities for all the children in our state.

There are many challenges facing our communities. As your state representative, I’m always working to find solutions while remaining a powerful advocate for our region’s values. Along with standing against burdensome tax increases, as a strong conservative, I will support public policy that makes the government more efficient and accountable for the money it spends.

Hearing from you helps me do a better job representing our district in Olympia. My door is always open. Please contact me anytime with your comments, questions or concerns about state government-related matters.

Rep. Alex Ybarra
R-Quincy
(360) 786-7808  |  alex.ybarra@leg.wa.gov
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Election-year restrictions prohibit me from updating my website until after the November 2026 election. However, you are still welcome to contact me anytime.

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The 2026 session ends with an income tax, a bigger operating budget, and more questions about energy | Legislative update from Rep. Alex Ybarra
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My Priorities

Making Washington state affordable again

The majority party continues to make life expensive for Washington families, while providing little financial relief. Overspending in state government and increased taxes continue to hurt small businesses and hard-working families and individuals. Most significantly, Democrats passed an entirely unconstitutional income tax within Washington state. This tax will largely be borne by small family-owned businesses in our communities. Washingtonians are stretched thin by rising prices on fuel, groceries, and housing. The last thing working families and employers need is a brand-new income tax waiting in the wings. Washington residents have said repeatedly they don’t want this, and we should be listening.

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Addressing the public safety crisis

As crime and drugs hurt communities, families demand safety, accountability, and common sense. Yet Democratic leadership continues to push measures that reduce consequences for offenders, expand early release, and hinder police and local officials. These policies weaken accountability in the criminal justice system. Republicans have a different approach. We support proposals to strengthen theft penalties, improve supervision of offenders on community custody, combat the sexual exploitation of minors, increase notification when sexually violent predators are released, and protect first responders and the public from dangerous conduct. We back local control and law enforcement, as we focus on victims, public safety, and holding criminals accountable.

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Improving the quality and outcomes of basic education

We must keep students as the top priority. Even with record levels of school funding, far too many children continue to fall behind. Drops in both state and national test scores highlight how serious the issue has become. We can boost results—especially in math and reading—by adding more tutors and paraeducators to provide needed support. Expanding school choice is also critical. That includes exploring tools like education savings accounts for low-income families, students with special needs, and those in consistently underperforming schools.

Learn how House Republicans are working to improve education

Working to expand energy options for Washington

House Republicans consistently advocate for an all-of-the-above energy strategy focused on affordability, reliability, and market-driven innovation, while pushing back against policies that will increase costs for families, farmers, and employers. Washington can protect the environment while also supporting the industries that power the state’s economy—from agriculture and forestry to advanced manufacturing and emerging energy technologies. Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to accelerate advanced nuclear energy development and explore carbon capture technologies that would allow Washington to reduce emissions while maintaining reliable generation. These proposals would ultimately deliver cleaner and more affordable energy, and strengthen grid reliability.

Learn more about Republicans efforts to expand clean energy in Washington

Rep. Ybarra describes the harms of data center rules on rural WA

Meet Alex Ybarra

Initially appointed, Alex Ybarra was later elected in 2019 as the state representative for the 13th District, covering parts of Central Washington, including Kittitas, Grant, and portions of Adams and Douglas counties. Alex’s legislative priorities include protecting taxpayers, adequately funding schools, fostering the creation of more family-wage jobs, addressing...

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