Washington state House candidate pleads not guilty to DUI charge

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 387

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A Democratic candidate for the Washington state House of Representatives pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence Friday in her first court appearance after she was arrested last month.

Krista Perez, 40, of Tacoma is charged with a DUI with an enhancement for refusing a breath test.

Her Aug. 11 arrest took place days after she beat incumbent Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Parkland, in …

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