Skyler Rude for State Representative

08/25/2026

Happy to share that I have received the endorsement of Walla Walla Professional Firefighters. 

Firefighters put their lives on the line in a variety of ways to protect our communities. Not only do they face the immediate threat of fire, but significantly increased risk of occupational diseases, like heart attack, stroke, cancer and PTSD.

I am honored by their support as we work to make the profession safer.

08/20/2026

I am pleased to announce this endorsement! The Washington State School Retirees’ Association represents retired educators in communities across our state.

Many of their members who entered the retirement system before 1977 have seen the purchasing power of their pensions significantly eroded over time. These retirees are in a pension plan that is no longer offered and does not include an automatic cost-of-living adjustment.

For the past eight years, I have valued WSSRA’s advocacy and partnership and supported efforts to protect the retirement security of the educators who spent their careers serving Washington’s students. Many of these retirees were our own teachers growing up, and I’m proud to continue standing with them.

Thank you, WSSRA, for your endorsement and your continued advocacy!

08/20/2026

Unfortunately, I’m not going to be able to attend this Saturday’s parade in the Tricities. But these photos from two years ago popped up on my memories so I wanted to show them!

07/31/2026

Very honored to be endorsed by Public School Employees of Washington! They represent classified staff across our state, supporting teachers and students in learning. 

07/31/2026

No matter how you choose to vote, make sure your ballot is returned on time. Every vote matters. 🇺🇸

07/26/2026

UA Local 598 is proud to endorse Skyler Rude for Washington State House, LD 16.

Skyler has earned UA Local 598’s trust over multiple election cycles by staying accessible, honest, and willing to engage in productive conversations. He has maintained an open line of communication with our organization and taken the time to understand how legislation affects our members and the industry we serve.

UA Local 598 values leaders who listen, ask questions, and continue the conversation even when viewpoints differ. Skyler has consistently demonstrated that respect.

Learn more about UA Local 598’s endorsed candidates and view the full endorsement brochure here: https://bit.ly/3R7dgGV

07/23/2026

I'm honored to receive the endorsement of the Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities.

Housing affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing Washington families. I've worked to support policies that increase housing opportunities, reduce unnecessary costs, and make it easier to build homes.

I'm grateful for the confidence the Home Builders Association has placed in my legislative work!

https://www.biaw.com/news/ballots-are-out-heres-who-builders-are-supporting-this-primary

07/21/2026

Proudly endorsed by the Stand for Children PAC.

“Students who pass all their classes at the end of their 9th-grade year are as much as four times more likely to graduate from high school than their off-track peers. Stand for Children’s Center for High School Success partners with high schools committed to becoming communities where all students excel academically and race and socio-economic status do not predict success.” - Stand for Children

07/20/2026

Very interesting to see former governor Gary Locke join former governor Christine Gregoire condemning the spending problem in Olympia.

https://mynorthwest.com/kiro-opinion/washington-budget-4/4258558?fbclid=IwdGRjcATLfWxwZG9mBWZkaWQWUK5-x7DiG3v3eviisd0IyvjpKJnic2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6MLp-1m9rTDqcmXEMPIYcZfnxtNGaVNZiD2KzYZb1V31Sn2cNXz-VL4ttFuA_aem_o5evwtKgEz8QlMAQwJmRHQ

Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.

07/16/2026

https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/local/elections/q-a-district-16-position-2-candidates-discuss-state-budget-education-funding/article_ec1014ef-f8ca-428d-8064-d14d738f7740.html

Incumbent Skyler Rude and opponent Derek Sarley answer questions about education, data centers and the state budget in a Q&A.