King County, Washington

Washington Senate, Legislative District 45

One candidate is tracked for Washington Senate, Legislative District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Manka Dhingra. Candidate information follows official King County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Manka Dhingra, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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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.

Biography

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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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington Senate, Legislative District 45 in 2026?

When is the Washington Senate, Legislative District 45 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

Manka Dhingra, full profile Official Washington election office