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Skagit County, Washington

Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 10

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dave Paul and Tim Hazelo. Candidate information follows official Skagit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dave Paul (prefers Democratic Party) and Tim Hazelo (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dave Paul is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Dave Paul 58.7 percent, Tim Hazelo 21.9 percent; also ran: Carrie R. Kennedy (19.3 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, Dave Paul, is on the ballot.

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Dave Paul

Dave Paul

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Dave Paul's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists State representative, serves as Chair of Postsecondary. The statement also notes that Paul is a community leader, parent and educator who, at Skagit Valley College, expanded financial aid opportunities and career pathways to living-wage jobs, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

Tim Hazelo

Republican

Top priorities
  • Requiring verified proof of eligibility for public benefits
  • Restoring water access for farmers and reducing regulatory burden
  • Making government more responsive to families, veterans and small businesses

Per the iVoterGuide questionnaire.

Biography

Tim Hazelo is a truck driver in Oak Harbor who spent 38 years in Navy and defense-contracting roles, including service aboard the USS Nimitz, per his iVoterGuide profile. His background includes work as an intelligence analyst, a Boeing technician and a small business owner.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 10 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dave Paul and Tim Hazelo. Candidate information follows official Skagit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 10 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 Skagit County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Dave Paul, full profileTim Hazelo, full profileOfficial Washington election office