King County, Washington

Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 37

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jaelynn Scott and Evon McCorkle. Candidate information follows official King County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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.

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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.

Biography

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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Evon McCorkle

Independent

Top priorities

Education as a pathway forward
Stable housing as a basic foundation
Ensuring underrepresented community members have a voice in decisions that affect them

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Evon McCorkle is a Seattle college student studying physics who has experienced housing instability and relied on public assistance while working and attending school, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 37 in 2026?

When is the Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 37 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

Jaelynn Scott, full profile Evon McCorkle, full profile Official Washington election office