About Rep. Skyler Rude

Skyler was born, raised and educated in Walla Walla, and has spent his adulthood finding ways to serve his community.

For nearly eight years, Skyler has served the 16th Legislative District – which includes all of Walla Walla and parts of Benton and Franklin counties – taking his first oath of office in 2019.

Currently, Skyler helps manage debate in the Legislature as one of the House Republican Caucus Assistant Floor Leaders. He also serves as the Ranking Member of the House Education Committee, House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee.

Previous to his time in the Legislature, Skyler served as 16th District Senator Maureen Walsh’s legislative assistant and worked as a REALTOR® in Walla Walla. Currently, he runs a local stagecoach tour business throughout the Walla Walla Valley.

Bipartisanship and collaboration within the Legislature have been a cornerstone for Skyler’s work, and one of the reasons he ran for office. In his first year, he co-founded a bipartisan work group that facilitated opportunities for legislators to work together and build relationships.

In addition to his standing legislative committee assignments, Skyler serves on the following bipartisan/non-partisan committees and boards: Financial Education Public-Private Partnership, the Capitol Furnishings Preservation Committee, GATE Partnership Advisory Committee, the School Safety Summit, and the Joint Higher Education Committee.

In his spare time, he enjoys camping, road trips, floating the Walla Walla River, working on restoration projects, and learning about Washington State history.

Redistricting has changed the boundaries of the district – the new district maps can be found here.