King County, Washington

Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 36

One candidate is tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julia Grant Reed. Candidate information follows official King County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Julia Grant Reed, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Julia Grant Reed

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Workforce development
Arts and creative economy
Maritime industries

Per the official legislative website.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 36 in 2026?

When is the Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 36 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 King County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official King County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Julia Grant Reed, full profile Official Washington election office