John Ley is a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing *District 18 *, which covers parts of Southwest Washington including Battle Ground, Salmon Creek, Brush Prairie, Felida, and Orchards. He assumed office on January 13, 2025, succeeding Greg Cheney and serving alongside Stephanie McClintock. Ley is a former U.S. Air Force pilot who flew KC-135 tankers, a Delta Air Lines pilot for over 31 years, and a reporter for Clark County Today. He is the oldest of six children from a family rooted in the Pacific Northwest for over 40 years and has been active as a small business owner and community advocate, notably opposing the Columbia River Crossing, Oregon tolling proposals, and the Interstate Bridge Replacement project. Notable committee assignments include the Environment and Energy Committee, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee, and Transportation Committee. His campaign emphasized fiscally responsible policies, transportation improvements, law enforcement support, responsible spending, and education. Ley won the 2024 primary against Philip Johnson and the general election against John Zingale with 50.9% of the vote, despite past disqualifications and ongoing allegations of election fraud related to residency in 2022 and 2024.

Education and Political Experience

• Earned an Air Force ROTC scholarship in high school with a pilot slot; competed for a commission after pilot slots were cut post-Vietnam War.
• Served 11.5 years in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot, turning down a promotion to join the private sector.
• Piloted for Delta Air Lines for 31+ years, including roles in Rose Festival Parade volunteering and stockholder activism; affected by post-9/11 bankruptcy.
• Worked 20 months as a reporter for Clark County Today.
• First-time state legislator; elected in 2024 after prior 2022 candidacy disqualification due to felony election fraud charges over residency and voter registration issues .