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Clark County, Washington

Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 20

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Peter Abbarno and Andy Zahn. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Peter Abbarno (prefers Republican Party) and Andy Zahn (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Peter Abbarno is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Peter Abbarno 65.6 percent, Andy Zahn 34.2 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Peter Abbarno, is on the ballot.

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Peter Abbarno

Peter Abbarno

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Peter Abbarno is the sitting Republican state representative for the 20th Legislative District, Position 1, and serves as Minority Caucus Chair, per the Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Andy Zahn

Andy Zahn

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supporting farmers and industrial hemp jobs
  • Large accessible parks near rural communities
  • Preserving rural community centers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Zahn grew up in Toutle, Washington, and has worked as a farm hand, public lands steward, writer, and photographer, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Peter Abbarno and Andy Zahn. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 20 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.

How do I see my exact Clark County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Clark County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot
Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 49Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 49Clark County Council, District 1See all 24 Clark County races
Candidate profiles
Peter Abbarno, full profileAndy Zahn, full profileOfficial Washington election office