Vancouver, WA — Ben Christly, a Navy veteran, flight nurse, small business founder, and father of three, today announced his campaign for State Representative in Washington’s 17th Legislative District, running on a platform centered on affordability, accessible healthcare, strong public schools, and practical leadership that puts people first.

“Too many people in our communities are working harder than ever and still falling behind,” said Christly. “Rising costs are squeezing families, small businesses, and retirees. It shouldn’t be this hard to build a stable life, and I’m running to bring real-world experience and common-sense solutions to Olympia.”