Skagit County, Washington

Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 39

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ida Keeley and Steve Ewing. Candidate information follows official Skagit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ida Keeley (prefers Democratic Party) and Steve Ewing (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Ida Keeley 45.8 percent, Steve Ewing 26.8 percent; also ran: Robert J Sutherland (24.8 percent), Lacey Sauvageau (2.6 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.

Washington › Skagit County › Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 39

Ida Keeley

Democratic

Top priorities

Restoring state funding for childcare support programs
Rural-focused climate policy, including salmon recovery and watershed protection
Education access and support for foster youth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ida Keeley's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists First-time candidate. Lifelong advocate, leading efforts to protect vulnerable children and youth, support families, and strengthen communities. The statement also lists Consultant; Former Juvenile Court Administrator, Superior Court Program Manager, DCYF State Area Administrator, Dawson Place Founding Member, Crisis Residential Center Program Manager, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

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Steve Ewing

Republican

Top priorities

Improving public school reading proficiency
Restoring public safety and supporting law enforcement
Improving roadways to reduce traffic congestion

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steve Ewing's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Previously, Lake Stevens City Council, Health District Board, Library Board, and Planning Commission. The statement also notes that an expert in public safety and mental health, Ewing has served as a DOC Administrative Hearings Officer and former mental health counselor, and is endorsed by the Teamsters union, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 39 in 2026?

When is the Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 39 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 roster from official Skagit County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Ida Keeley, full profile Steve Ewing, full profile Official Washington election office