King County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Davina Duerr Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Affordable housing
• Transportation and multimodal infrastructure
• Environmental protection

Per the campaign site.

About Davina Duerr

Davina Duerr is an architect and former Bothell City Council member who chairs the House Local Government Committee, per her official legislative website. She also serves on the Environment & Energy and Transportation committees and has focused on housing, transportation and environmental policy, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Davina Duerr (prefers Democratic Party) and Maggie Wang (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Davina Duerr is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Davina Duerr 74.7 percent, Maggie Wang 25.1 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.

Zach Hall Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Managing rapid regional growth
• Infrastructure investment
• Family affordability

Per the official legislative website.

About Zach Hall

Zach Hall is a first-term state representative who serves on the House Transportation and Local Government committees and vice-chairs Environment & Energy, per his official legislative website. He has focused on regional growth management, infrastructure and family affordability, and sponsored HB 2296, which lets utilities finance energy-efficient home upgrades through utility bills, per the same source.

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Zach Hall (prefers Democratic Party) and Michelle Bennett (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Zach Hall is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Zach Hall 44.5 percent, Michelle Bennett 43.0 percent; also ran: Aimee Warmerdam (9.7 percent), Topher Leritz (2.6 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.

David Hackney Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Environmental justice
• Public safety
• Economic and income equality

Per the official legislative website.

About David Hackney

David Hackney is an attorney who practiced criminal and labor law for about three decades, including as a federal prosecutor and an international war crimes prosecutor with the United Nations, per his official legislative website. He vice-chairs the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee and also serves on Environment & Energy and Transportation, focusing on environmental justice, income equality and public safety, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

David Hackney (prefers Democratic Party) and Ashley Fedan (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; David Hackney is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: David Hackney 42.4 percent, Ashley Fedan 31.9 percent; also ran: Christian Rombough (25.6 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.

Brian Burnett Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

• Public safety and criminal justice policy

Per official legislative website.

About Brian Burnett

Brian Burnett spent more than 25 years in law enforcement, including 12 years as Chelan County's elected sheriff, before his election to the House, per TVW's legislator profile. He now serves as Assistant Republican Whip and on the Appropriations, Civil Rights & Judiciary and Community Safety committees, per his official legislative website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Brian Burnett (prefers Republican Party) and Stacy Willoughby (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brian Burnett is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Brian Burnett 50.2 percent, Stacy Willoughby 49.8 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.

Jamila E. Taylor Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Behavioral health access
• Community and economic development
• Closing the digital divide

Per the official legislative website.

About Jamila E. Taylor

Jamila Taylor represents the 30th District in the state House, per her official legislative website. Her legislative priorities include behavioral health access, small business recovery and closing the digital divide, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jamila E. Taylor (prefers Democratic Party) and Tiffany Bowyer (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jamila E. Taylor is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Jamila E. Taylor 64.0 percent, Tiffany Bowyer 35.9 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.

Drew Stokesbary Republican Incumbent

Drew Stokesbary's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists State Representative (current House Minority Leader, formerly Chair of Select Committee on Pension Policy, Ranking Member on House Appropriations Committee, and House Minority Floor Leader). The statement also lists Partner at Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Wallen (advising startups, small businesses and investors on corporate and securities law matters), per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

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Drew Stokesbary (prefers Republican Party) and Stephen Szczurko-Walton (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Drew Stokesbary is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Drew Stokesbary 57.9 percent, Stephen Szczurko-Walton 42.1 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.

Keith Scully (prefers Democratic Party) and Danica Noble (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Keith Scully 26.6 percent, Danica Noble 24.2 percent; also ran: Lisa Rezac (18.9 percent), Will Chen (11.0 percent), Chris Bloomquist (10.1 percent), Jenna Nand (9.2 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.

Edwin Obras Democratic Incumbent

Edwin Obras's Washington voters' pamphlet statement states that Edwin was appointed to the Washington State House in December 2024 and elected in 2025. The statement also notes that Edwin has spent the last 18 years at the Seattle Human Services Department, rising from program specialist to Division Director, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

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Chris Martinez Republican

Top priorities

• Reducing government spending and regulations, including B&O tax relief
• Expanding support for law enforcement
• Protecting parental rights in education

Per the campaign site.

About Chris Martinez

Martinez describes himself as a blue-collar worker who was raised by a single mother, was involved with the juvenile justice system, and was incarcerated in King County Jail by age 23 before becoming a homeowner and achieving financial stability, per the campaign site.

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Edwin Obras (prefers Democratic Party) and Chris Martinez (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Edwin Obras is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Edwin Obras 70.8 percent, Chris Martinez 15.2 percent; also ran: Darryl K. Jones (13.8 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Brianna K. Thomas Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Support for workers
• Tax code reform
• Immigrant protections

Per the official legislative website.

About Brianna K. Thomas

Brianna Thomas was appointed to the state House in 2025 after working as a Washington State Senate staffer, a policy advisor in the Seattle Mayor's Office, and a field director at the Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund, per her official legislative website. She also managed the SeaTac $15 minimum wage ballot initiative campaign and represents the 34th District, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Brianna K. Thomas (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Brianna K. Thomas is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Brianna K. Thomas 97.3 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Julia Grant Reed Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Workforce development
• Arts and creative economy
• Maritime industries

Per the official legislative website.

About Julia Grant Reed

Julia Reed is a consultant on racial equity, workforce development and economic issues for businesses, school districts and nonprofits, per her official legislative website. She previously served in the Obama administration at the State Department and Office of Management and Budget, and as a senior policy advisor to Seattle's mayor, and represents the 36th District, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Julia Grant Reed (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Julia Grant Reed is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Julia Grant Reed 98.2 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.

Sharon Tomiko Santos Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Education equity
• Civil rights and economic justice
• Affordable housing

Per the official legislative website.

About Sharon Tomiko Santos

Sharon Tomiko Santos, first elected in 1998, chairs the House Education Committee and previously worked in banking, legislative staff roles and nonprofit management, per her official legislative website. Her priorities include education equity, a well-trained educator workforce, and civil rights and economic justice issues, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kelabe Tewolde (prefers Democratic Party) and Sharon Tomiko Santos (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Sharon Tomiko Santos is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Kelabe Tewolde 51.5 percent, Sharon Tomiko Santos 47.9 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.

Janice Zahn Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Healthcare provider oversight
• Homelessness data and response
• Housing and transportation infrastructure

Per the official legislative website.

About Janice Zahn

Janice Zahn represents the 41st District in the state House, per her official legislative website. Her legislative priorities include stronger healthcare-provider disciplinary standards, improved homelessness data collection, transportation infrastructure modernization and housing code updates, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Elle Nguyen Republican

Top priorities

• Fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets
• Supporting law enforcement and holding offenders accountable
• Government transparency

Per the campaign site.

About Elle Nguyen

Nguyen is a small business owner and law school graduate running for the Washington House, per the campaign site. She is a widowed mother of two who also volunteers as a youth basketball coach, per the campaign site.

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Janice Zahn (prefers Democratic Party) and Elle Nguyen (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Janice Zahn is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Janice Zahn 72.0 percent, Elle Nguyen 26.8 percent; also ran: Alex Tsimerman (1.0 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.

Nicole Macri Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Housing justice
• Health care access
• LGBTQ and disability rights

Per the official legislative website.

About Nicole Macri

Nicole Macri is deputy director of the Downtown Emergency Service Center, a Seattle nonprofit providing housing, health care and social services, and has represented the 43rd District since 2016, per her official legislative website. She vice-chairs the House Appropriations Committee and co-chairs the Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, focusing on housing justice, health care access and disability rights, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Nicole Macri (prefers Democratic Party) and Alby Clendennin (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Nicole Macri is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Nicole Macri 91.5 percent, Alby Clendennin 7.4 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.

Roger Goodman Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Early learning and child welfare
• Substance abuse prevention
• Criminal justice policy

Per the official legislative website.

About Roger Goodman

Roger Goodman is a licensed attorney specializing in criminal justice policy who previously directed the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission and worked on Capitol Hill for two members of Congress, per his official legislative website. He represents the 45th District and has focused on early learning, substance abuse prevention and law enforcement issues, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Roger Goodman (prefers Democratic Party) and JoAnn Tolentino (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Roger Goodman is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Roger Goodman 72.9 percent, JoAnn Tolentino 26.9 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.

Gerry Pollet Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Supports affordable housing and transit-oriented development
• Supports quality education funding, including special education
• Supports tax reform and closing tax loopholes

Per the campaign site.

About Gerry Pollet

Gerry Pollet is the Democratic state representative for the 46th Legislative District, Position 1, per the Legislature's roster. He chairs the Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee and serves on the Appropriations Committee, per leg.wa.gov.

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Gerry Pollet (prefers Democratic Party) and Will Dreher (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Gerry Pollet is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Gerry Pollet 51.6 percent, Will Dreher 30.8 percent; also ran: Ron Davis (16.8 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.

Debra Jean Entenman Democratic Incumbent

Debra Jean Entenman's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists State Representative, 47th District, 2018-present; member of House committees on Housing; Civil Rights & Judiciary; Transportation; and Postsecondary. The statement also lists 12 years of experience serving South King County as a Congressional staffer, including three as the District Director, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

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Debra Jean Entenman (prefers Democratic Party) and Cobi Clark (Libertarian) meet on the November 3 ballot; Debra Jean Entenman is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Debra Jean Entenman 37.9 percent, Cobi Clark 29.9 percent; also ran: Jasnoor Kaur Hans (20.2 percent), Logan Evans (10.9 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.

Osman Salahuddin Democratic Incumbent

Osman Salahuddin's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists State Representative, 48th LD; former Redmond City Councilmember. The statement also lists Previous experience includes Medical Device Consultant, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Researcher, King County Community Engagement Manager, and Coffee Shop Owner, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

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Osman Salahuddin (prefers Democratic Party) and Jeffery Poppe (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Osman Salahuddin is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Osman Salahuddin 70.6 percent, Jeffery Poppe 29.2 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.

Shelley Kloba Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Data privacy protections (People's Privacy Act)
• Problem-gambling policy oversight
• Energy and transportation policy

Per the official legislative website.

About Shelley Kloba

Shelley Kloba is a former Kirkland City Council member who studied kinesiology and trained in massage therapy before entering public service, per her official legislative website. She vice-chairs the House Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee and has focused on data privacy, problem-gambling policy and cannabis regulation, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Cliff Moon Republican

Top priorities

• Property tax relief for homeowners
• Fully funding local law enforcement
• Reducing regulations on small businesses

Per the campaign site.

About Cliff Moon

Cliff Moon is a small business owner who has lived in the 1st Legislative District for more than a decade, per his campaign site. He is running on property tax relief, public safety funding and reducing regulations on local businesses, per the same source.

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Shelley Kloba (prefers Democratic Party) and Cliff Moon (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Shelley Kloba is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Shelley Kloba 48.5 percent, Cliff Moon 23.1 percent; also ran: Jenne Alderks (22.7 percent), Jeff Lyon (5.5 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.

Lisa Callan Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Behavioral health services
• Education funding
• Family and child welfare programs

Per the official legislative website.

About Lisa Callan

Lisa Callan is a former Boeing engineer and project manager who also served as an Issaquah School District board director before her 2018 election, per her official legislative website. She vice-chairs the House Capital Budget Committee and co-chairs the Children & Youth Behavioral Health Work Group, focusing on behavioral health, education and family services, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Patrick Peacock Republican

Top priorities

• Eliminating the state income tax and rolling back fuel taxes
• Support for law enforcement
• Reducing regulatory barriers to housing construction

Per the campaign site.

About Patrick Peacock

Patrick Peacock is a senior industrial security specialist at Boeing who served 23 years in the U.S. Army, including two combat deployments to Afghanistan, per his campaign site. He holds degrees from the University of Washington and Webster University and is running on economic affordability, public safety and housing, per the same source.

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Lisa Callan (prefers Democratic Party) and Patrick Peacock (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lisa Callan is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Lisa Callan 57.7 percent, Patrick Peacock 42.3 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Steve Bergquist Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• K-12 education funding and educator staffing
• Support for working families and small businesses
• Early learning

Per the official legislative website.

About Steve Bergquist

Steve Bergquist is a public school teacher and former small business owner from Renton, a fourth-generation resident of the 11th District, per his official legislative website. He chairs the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee and also serves on Appropriations and Education, focusing on K-12 support and working families, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Steve Bergquist (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Steve Bergquist is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Steve Bergquist 94.8 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.

Mike Steele Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

• Economic development and job growth
• Career and technical education

Per the official legislative website.

About Mike Steele

Mike Steele served in the White House Office of Political Affairs and was executive director of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce for more than 20 years before his 2016 election, per his official legislative website. He is ranking member of the House Capital Budget Committee, focusing on economic development, job growth and career and technical education, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Maggie Adams Democratic

Top priorities

• Healthcare access statewide
• Teacher pay and school facilities
• Water resource protection for communities and farmers

Per the campaign site.

About Maggie Adams

Maggie Adams is a union member of Actors' Equity Association and IATSE Local 887 who has worked in the theatrical industry, per her campaign site. She is running on expanding healthcare access, supporting teacher pay and school facilities, and protecting water resources for communities and farmers, per the same source.

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Mike Steele (prefers Republican Party) and Maggie Adams (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mike Steele is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Mike Steele 41.1 percent, Maggie Adams 33.9 percent; also ran: Adam James (24.9 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.

Kristine Reeves Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Childcare affordability
• Veterans and military family services
• K-12 education funding

Per the official legislative website.

About Kristine Reeves

Kristine Reeves represents the 30th District in the state House, per her official legislative website. Her legislative priorities include childcare affordability, veterans' and military family services, and K-12 education funding for South Sound communities, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kristine Reeves (prefers Democratic Party) and Paul McDaniel (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kristine Reeves is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Kristine Reeves 63.7 percent, Paul McDaniel 35.8 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.

Joshua Penner Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

• Fiscal discipline and efficient government spending
• Veterans' services and disability advocacy
• Public safety

Per the official legislative website.

About Joshua Penner

Joshua Penner is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served as a radio operator in Iraq and later served as Mayor of Orting, per his official legislative website. He co-chairs the King County Veterans Consortium and represents the 31st District, focusing on fiscal discipline, veterans' services and disability advocacy, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Joshua Penner (prefers Republican Party) and John Bielka (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joshua Penner is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Joshua Penner 56.0 percent, John Bielka 43.9 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.

Lauren Davis Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Focuses on changing how the state treats mental and behavioral health
• Sponsored Ricky's Law, addressing treatment for life-threatening addiction

Per the campaign site.

About Lauren Davis

Lauren Davis represents the 32nd Legislative District, Position 2, in the state House, per her official legislative website.

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Lauren Davis (prefers Democratic Party) and Imraan Siddiqi (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lauren Davis is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Lauren Davis 71.6 percent, Imraan Siddiqi 26.3 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.

Mia Su-Ling Gregerson Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Community safety
• Immigrant protections

Per the official legislative website.

About Mia Su-Ling Gregerson

Mia Gregerson represents the 33rd Legislative District, Position 2, in the state House, per her official legislative website, with recent work on community safety and immigrant protections. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Mia Su-Ling Gregerson (prefers Democratic Party) and Yuri Marinchik (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mia Su-Ling Gregerson is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Mia Su-Ling Gregerson 53.3 percent, Yuri Marinchik 24.4 percent; also ran: Alex Andrade (22.1 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.

Joe Fitzgibbon Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Climate policy and clean energy
• Affordable housing
• Healthcare access

Per the official legislative website.

About Joe Fitzgibbon

Joe Fitzgibbon is House Majority Leader and represents the 34th District, previously chairing the House Environment Committee, per his official legislative website. His legislative work has focused on climate policy, clean energy, affordable housing and healthcare access, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Joe Fitzgibbon (prefers Democratic Party) and Mary Anito (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joe Fitzgibbon is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Joe Fitzgibbon 74.5 percent, Mary Anito 24.3 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Liz Berry Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Workplace and labor standards
• Climate change and plastic pollution
• Gun violence prevention

Per the official legislative website.

About Liz Berry

Liz Berry previously led a civil justice advocacy organization focused on the legal rights of patients and injured workers and served as legislative director for former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, per her official legislative website. She chairs the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee, with priorities including workplace protections, climate policy and consumer protection, per the same source.

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Liz Berry (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Liz Berry is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Liz Berry 98.1 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.

Jaelynn Scott Democratic

Top priorities

• Expanding permanent supportive housing
• Investing in behavioral health and community violence prevention
• Protecting civil rights, including access to gender-affirming care

Per the campaign site.

About Jaelynn Scott

Scott is executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, a national Black trans feminist advocacy organization, and holds a Master of Divinity from Naropa University, per the campaign site. She has worked in community organizing, crisis response, and nonprofit leadership, per the campaign site.

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Jaelynn Scott (prefers Democratic Party) and Evon McCorkle (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Jaelynn Scott 88.3 percent, Evon McCorkle 10.9 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.

My-Linh T Thai Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Education equity and access
• Refugee and immigrant community support

Per the official legislative website.

About My-Linh T Thai

My-Linh Thai immigrated to Washington at age 15 as a Vietnamese refugee, earned a pharmacy degree from the University of Washington, and became the first refugee elected to the state House, per her official legislative website. She is Deputy Majority Leader of the House Democratic Caucus and represents the 41st District, focusing on education equity, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Michael Rosen Independent

Michael Rosen is an independent candidate for the 41st Legislative District's House Position 2 seat who has pledged to support a congressional term-limits amendment, per U.S. Term Limits.

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My-Linh T Thai (prefers Democratic Party) and Michael Rosen (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot; My-Linh T Thai is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: My-Linh T Thai 66.3 percent, Michael Rosen 33.4 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Shaun Scott Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Labor and workplace standards
• Education policy

Per the official legislative website.

About Shaun Scott

Shaun Scott is a filmmaker and union organizer who represents the 43rd District and has been affiliated with the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America, per his official legislative website. He vice-chairs the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee and also serves on Education and Finance, focusing on labor standards and workplace policy, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Shaun Scott (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Shaun Scott is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Shaun Scott 96.8 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.

Vanessa Kritzer (prefers Democratic Party) and John P Gibbons (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Vanessa Kritzer 62.7 percent, John P Gibbons 20.9 percent; also ran: Chandler Torbett (16.1 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.

Darya Farivar Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Campaign focuses on equity, justice and the district's future

Per the campaign site.

About Darya Farivar

Darya Farivar is the Democratic state representative for the 46th Legislative District, Position 2, per the Legislature's roster. She chairs the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee and vice-chairs the Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee, per leg.wa.gov.

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Darya Farivar (prefers Democratic Party) and Rodney 'Star' Thornley (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot; Darya Farivar is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Darya Farivar 89.4 percent, Rodney 'Star' Thornley 10.0 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.

Chris Stearns Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Supports housing affordability in South King County
• Supports behavioral health services
• Supports small business assistance

Per the campaign site.

About Chris Stearns

Chris Stearns is an attorney with more than 30 years of experience working on Native American rights at the state and federal level, per his campaign site. He is a former Auburn City Council member who chaired its Public Works Committee, and currently serves as Vice-Chair of the State Government and Tribal Relations Committee, per his campaign site.

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Chris Stearns (prefers Democratic Party) and Ted Cooke (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Chris Stearns is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Chris Stearns 60.1 percent, Ted Cooke 39.7 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.

Amy Walen Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Supports housing development and zoning reform
• Supports vocational training and small business support
• Supports state funded childcare and early education reform

Per the campaign site.

About Amy Walen

Amy Walen is the Democratic state representative for the 48th Legislative District, Position 2, per the Legislature's roster. She chairs the Consumer Protection & Business Committee, per leg.wa.gov.

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Jessica Forsythe (prefers Democratic Party) and Amy Walen (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Amy Walen is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Jessica Forsythe 49.0 percent, Amy Walen 48.9 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.

Claire Wilson Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Human services and child welfare
• Early learning and preschool access
• Foster youth support

Per the official legislative website.

About Claire Wilson

Claire Wilson has represented the 30th District in the state Senate since 2018, per her official legislative website. She chairs the Human Services Committee and vice-chairs Early Learning and K-12, focusing on child welfare, early childhood education and foster youth services, per the same source.

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Michael Rutland Republican

Top priorities

• Housing and cost-of-living affordability
• Support for law enforcement
• School quality and workforce readiness

Per the campaign site.

About Michael Rutland

Michael Rutland is a U.S. Air Force veteran and former Boeing employee who has lived in Federal Way for many years, per his campaign site. He is running on affordability, public safety and education, per the same source.

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Claire Wilson (prefers Democratic Party) and Michael Rutland (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Claire Wilson is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Claire Wilson 62.1 percent, Michael Rutland 37.8 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.

Phil Fortunato Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

• Second Amendment rights
• Zero-based budgeting and fiscal accountability
• Family court system oversight

Per the official legislative website.

About Phil Fortunato

Phil Fortunato represents the 31st District in the state Senate, per his official legislative website. He serves on the Law and Justice, Transportation and State Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections committees, and his stated priorities include Second Amendment rights, budget accountability and family court oversight, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Tamara Stramel Democratic

Top priorities

• Affordability for middle-class families
• Fully funding public education
• Investment in rural infrastructure, including roads, bridges and transportation

Per the campaign site.

About Tamara Stramel

Tamara Stramel worked with at-risk and incarcerated youth in residential programs early in her career, per her campaign site. A military spouse and PTA volunteer in the Lake Tapps area, she helped organize the Sumner-Bonney Lake School Bond, the largest school bond in Washington state history to pass, per her campaign site.

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Phil Fortunato (prefers Republican Party) and Tamara Stramel (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Phil Fortunato is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Phil Fortunato 54.3 percent, Tamara Stramel 45.7 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.

Jesse Salomon Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Affordable housing
• Public education support
• Domestic violence prevention

Per the official legislative website.

About Jesse Salomon

Jesse Salomon is a licensed attorney with experience as a public defender and prosecutor who served seven years on the Shoreline City Council, including as deputy mayor, before his 2018 election to the Senate, per his official legislative website. He chairs the Local Government Committee, focusing on affordable housing, public education and domestic violence prevention, per the same source.

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Cindy Ryu (prefers Democratic Party) and Jesse Salomon (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jesse Salomon is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Cindy Ryu 44.2 percent, Jesse Salomon 37.6 percent; also ran: Ira McBee (18.1 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Tina L. Orwall Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Mental health and healthcare access
• Suicide prevention and anti-trafficking laws
• Housing

Per the official legislative website.

About Tina L. Orwall

Tina Orwall spent 20 years working in the public mental health system before her legislative career, first elected to the House in 2009 and appointed to the Senate in 2024, per her official legislative website. She vice-chairs the Health & Long-Term Care Committee, with priorities including rape kit reform, suicide prevention and anti-trafficking laws, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Tina L. Orwall (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Tina L. Orwall is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Tina L. Orwall 95.2 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Emily Alvarado Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Rent stabilization and housing policy
• Labor and commerce policy

Per the official legislative website.

About Emily Alvarado

Emily Alvarado serves on the Senate Housing, Labor & Commerce, and Transportation committees, vice-chairing Housing and Labor & Commerce, per her official legislative website. She has worked on rent stabilization legislation, including a revised version of House Bill 1217, per the same source.

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Emily Alvarado (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Emily Alvarado is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Emily Alvarado 97.4 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.

Noel C. Frame Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Foster care and juvenile justice reform
• Behavioral health
• Tax code modernization

Per the official legislative website.

About Noel C. Frame

Noel Frame has represented the 36th District in the state Senate since 2023, after serving as its state representative beginning in 2016, per her official legislative website. She vice-chairs the Human Services Committee, focusing on foster care and juvenile justice, behavioral health and tax code modernization, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jillian England Republican

Top priorities

• Expanding energy production, including hydroelectric power, natural gas and small modular nuclear reactors
• Repealing the state income tax and lowering other taxes
• Public safety

Per the campaign site.

About Jillian England

Jillian England has worked in computer science and healthcare business operations and has served as a precinct committee officer in the 36th Legislative District since 2007, per her campaign site. She is currently vice chair of the 36th Legislative District Republican Party.

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Noel C. Frame (prefers Democratic Party) and Jillian England (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Noel C. Frame is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Noel C. Frame 87.7 percent, Jillian England 12.1 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.

Tatiana Brown Democratic

Top priorities

• Progressive tax reform
• Environmental justice
• Expanded public safety alternatives

Per the campaign site.

About Tatiana Brown

Tatiana Brown is a public health and policy researcher and organizer who co-chaired the Washington State Environmental Justice Council, where she helped implement the state's HEAL Act, per Hacks & Wonks and her campaign site.

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Chipalo Street (prefers Democratic Party) and Tatiana Brown (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Chipalo Street 73.8 percent, Tatiana Brown 25.4 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.

Jamie Pedersen Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• K-12 education funding

Per official legislative website.

About Jamie Pedersen

Jamie Pedersen is Senate Majority Leader and spent 17 years in corporate law practice before becoming vice president and general counsel at the Seattle engineering firm McKinstry in 2012, per his official legislative website. He represents the 43rd District and previously chaired the Senate Law & Justice Committee, with a current focus on K-12 education funding, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jamie Pedersen (prefers Democratic Party) and Hannah Sabio-Howell (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jamie Pedersen is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Jamie Pedersen 66.7 percent, Hannah Sabio-Howell 23.6 percent; also ran: Heather-Marie Wilson (9.5 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Manka Dhingra Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Public safety and domestic violence prevention
• Behavioral health system reform
• Property tax relief for seniors and people with disabilities

Per the official legislative website.

About Manka Dhingra

Manka Dhingra is Deputy Majority Leader of the state Senate and brings two decades of experience as a prosecutor and behavioral health expert, per her official legislative website. She chairs the Law & Justice and Finance & Operations committees and represents the 45th District, focusing on public safety, criminal justice reform and behavioral health, per the same source.

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Manka Dhingra (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Manka Dhingra is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Manka Dhingra 91.7 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.

Javier Valdez Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Expanding hate-crime protections and banning untraceable firearms
• Supporting working families and small, women- and minority-owned businesses
• Climate action

Per the campaign site.

About Javier Valdez

Javier Valdez is the Democratic state senator for Washington's 46th Legislative District, per the Legislature's roster. He chairs the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee. Per his campaign site, he is the son and grandson of farmworkers and has focused on social justice policy work.

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Javier Valdez (prefers Democratic Party) and Sandra Stephens (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Javier Valdez is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Javier Valdez 90.6 percent, Sandra Stephens 9.2 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.

Claudia Kauffman Democratic Incumbent

Claudia Kauffman's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists 47th LD State Senator since 2022. The statement also lists Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe; Co-founder, Native Action Network, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

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Claudia Kauffman (prefers Democratic Party) and Kristina Soltys (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Claudia Kauffman is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Claudia Kauffman 59.3 percent, Kristina Soltys 40.6 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Vandana Slatter Democratic Incumbent

Vandana Slatter is the current state senator for the 48th District and a former Bellevue City Councilmember, per her campaign site. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Washington and has more than twenty years of experience in the biotech and health care industry, including at Amgen and Genentech, per her campaign site.

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Vandana Slatter (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Vandana Slatter is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Vandana Slatter 95.3 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.