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King County, Washington

Washington Senate, Legislative District 34

One candidate is tracked for Washington Senate, Legislative District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Alvarado. Candidate information follows official King County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Emily Alvarado, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Emily Alvarado

Emily Alvarado

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Rent stabilization and housing policy
  • Labor and commerce policy

Per the official legislative website.

Biography

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.

Next on your ballotWashington House Position 1, Legislative District 34

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington Senate, Legislative District 34 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Washington Senate, Legislative District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Alvarado. Candidate information follows official King County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington Senate, Legislative District 34 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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Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 34Washington Senate, Legislative District 36Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 36See all 55 King County races
Candidate profiles
Emily Alvarado, full profileOfficial Washington election office