2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson. Candidate information follows official Adams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Deanna Martinez (prefers Republican Party) and Joshua Thompson (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Deanna Martinez 37.2 percent, Joshua Thompson 34.2 percent; also ran: Don Myers (26.8 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Republican
Deanna Martinez's Washington voters' pamphlet statement states that as a former Moses Lake City Council member, Martinez understands the needs of local communities and will bring that experience to Olympia, helping local government retain control of decision making. The statement also notes that Martinez is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience caring for the rural communities in the 13th district, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Republican
Joshua Thompson's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Ellensburg City Councilmember, three term Precinct Committee Officer for the Kittitas County Republican Party. The statement also notes that Thompson has spent 20 years working on technical, digital marketing, and cybersecurity projects as an engineer and consultant, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Who is running for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 13 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson. Candidate information follows official Adams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 13 election in Washington?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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