Washington State House District 23, Position 2

Current seat holder: Greg Nance.

Greg Nance

Greg Nance Elected experience: State Representative 2023-present. Vice Chair, Maritime Caucus; Professional experience: Greg co-founded and chairs Moneythink, a nonprofit reducing student debt. President Obama named Moneythink a "Champion of Change" in 2012. He has helped students earn over $27 million in scholarships. Greg grew up in Kitsap and worked as a landscaper, house painter, and firewood splitter.

· Official legislative page · WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Supported by: Suquamish Tribe and Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe; Washington State Labor Council (representing 600 unions and 500,000 members) — including teachers, nurses, and firefighters.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“My wife and I are raising our daughter in the same community that raised me, and I would not have it any other way. I am a third-generation Washingtonian with deep Kitsap roots.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Lance Byrd

Lance Byrd Professional experience: A Senior Technical Program Manager with over 26 years in IT. Solves complex technical and people-related challenges, prioritizing the success of individuals and teams. Spent eight years in the restaurant industry as a cook and kitchen lead while earning an associate degree, gaining firsthand insight into business and working family needs.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Kitsap families are struggling with high costs after years of one-party control and rapid budget growth. Even former Democratic Gov. Gregoire says we have a spending problem, not an income problem.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

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