Peter lives in Centralia with his wife Holly and their 2 children. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the State University of New York at Fredonia, a law degree from Vermont Law School, and a master's degree in taxation from the University of Washington.

Peter is an attorney with Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP. He previously served as a deputy assistant prosecuting attorney in King County and as a staff attorney with the University of Washington Tax Clinic.

Peter Abbarno is a state representative in State Legislative District 20. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his 2nd term. He is the co-chair of the Hydrogen Caucus. He served in the Centralia City Council from 2015 to 2020.

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Opposes environmental legislation that threatens jobs and opportunities, citing bills HB 1287, HB 1084, and SB 5126 as examples.

Opposes environmental legislation that affects jobs and opportunities, citing bills HB 1287, HB 1084, and SB 5126 as examples.

Opposes tax increases, including the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Cap and Trade/Tax, Income Tax on Capital Gains, 988 phone line fee, and document recording fees.

Supports House Bill 1170 to implement the “Building Economic Strength Through Manufacturing” (BEST) Act, aiming to double Washington state's manufacturing jobs by 2031.

Supported House Bill 1170 to implement the “Building Economic Strength Through Manufacturing” (BEST) Act, aiming to double the state's manufacturing jobs by 2031.

Supports House Bill 1015 to create the Equitable Access to Credit Program, facilitating easier access to credit for small businesses in rural and underserved communities.

Supported House Bill 1015 to create the Equitable Access to Credit Program, facilitating easier access to credit for small businesses in rural and underserved communities.

- Opposes environmental legislation that affects jobs and opportunities, citing bills HB 1287, HB 1084, and SB 5126 as examples.
- Opposes tax increases, including the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Cap and Trade/Tax, Income Tax on Capital Gains, 988 phone line fee, and document recording fees.
- Supported House Bill 1170 to implement the “Building Economic Strength Through Manufacturing” (BEST) Act, aiming to double the state's manufacturing jobs by 2031.
- Supported House Bill 1015 to create the Equitable Access to Credit Program, facilitating easier access to credit for small businesses in rural and underserved communities.

Economy

Supports investing in flood risk reduction and habitat restoration.

Opposes the Climate Commitment Act, which implements a carbon tax, and supports Initiative 2117 to repeal it.

Supports investing in clean energy and energy efficiency.

- Supports investing in flood risk reduction and habitat restoration.
- Opposes the Climate Commitment Act, which implements a carbon tax, and supports Initiative 2117 to repeal it.
- Supports investing in clean energy and energy efficiency.

Energy & the Environment

Supports modernizing hospital systems, improving services, addressing staffing needs, and expanding telehealth.

Supports investing in behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment facilities.

Supports in-home or nursing care when necessary.

- Supports modernizing hospital systems, improving services, addressing staffing needs, and expanding telehealth.
- Supports investing in behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment facilities.
- Supports in-home or nursing care when necessary.

Healthcare

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Voting & Elections

Supports re-criminalizing drug possession, reinstating police pursuits, funding infrastructure, and investing in behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.

Believes laws are being passed that allow criminals to vote before completing legal and financial obligations, release criminals early from jail, and avoid paying victim penalty assessments.

- Supports re-criminalizing drug possession, reinstating police pursuits, funding infrastructure, and investing in behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.
- Opposes gun control.
- Believes laws are being passed that allow criminals to vote before completing legal and financial obligations, release criminals early from jail, and avoid paying victim penalty assessments.

Public Safety

Supports investing in workforce and family through community college, apprenticeship, and workforce development programs.

- Supports investing in workforce and family through community college, apprenticeship, and workforce development programs.

Education

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