Renee Hernandez Greenfield

Renee Hernandez Greenfield is the Democratic candidate for the Washington House of Representatives, District 26-Position 2, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican Katy Cornell for an open seat.[1][2] A special education teacher and developmental specialist, she advanced from the August 4, 2026 primary with 39.9% of the vote.[1][3]

Hernandez Greenfield graduated from Fontana A.B. Miller High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Occidental College in 2001, and earned a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 2010.[1] Ballotpedia lists her profession as special education teacher.[1] Ballotpedia also lists her as having run for the Washington State Senate in District 26 in 2026; she was listed as withdrawn or disqualified from that race and did not appear on its primary ballot.[1]

In a Ballotpedia survey, Hernandez Greenfield described herself as a developmental specialist, educator and working mother with more than 20 years of experience supporting families who navigate early learning, healthcare and behavioral health systems.[3] She said her priorities include early childhood education and childcare, healthcare and behavioral health, housing affordability and infrastructure, and she said she supports protecting reproductive freedom and honoring tribal sovereignty through meaningful consultation.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.