King County, Washington

Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 43

One candidate is tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shaun Scott. Candidate information follows official King County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Shaun Scott, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Shaun Scott

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Labor and workplace standards
Education policy

Per the official legislative website.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 43 in 2026?

When is the Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 43 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

Shaun Scott, full profile Official Washington election office