Biography
Jonathan Bingle is the Republican candidate for the Washington House of Representatives, District 6-Position 2, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Democrat Julia Payne.[1][2] He served on the Spokane City Council, District 1 Position 2, from 2022 to 2025 and is a business owner.[2]
Bingle was born in Spokane, attended John R. Rogers High School and Spokane Falls Community College, and lives in Spokane.[2] In a 2025 Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a small business owner, former pastor and father of three who helped plant and pastor a church on Spokane's Northside, built an events business with his wife, and worked in youth and community development.[3]
Bingle assumed office on the Spokane City Council on January 1, 2022, and left office in 2025.[2] He finished first in the August 4, 2026 nonpartisan primary for this seat, with 50.6 percent of the vote.[2] In the 2025 survey, he listed keeping Spokane clean and safe, building more housing while respecting neighborhood character, and supporting jobs and lower taxes and fees among his key messages.[3]
- 1.Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Jonathan Bingle · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Jonathan Bingle - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2025) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Washington House District 6
Jonathan Bingle is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Washington House District 6 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.