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Snohomish County, Washington

Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 39

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathryn Lewandowsky and Sam Low. Candidate information follows official Snohomish County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kathryn Lewandowsky (prefers Democratic Party) and Sam Low (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Sam Low is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Kathryn Lewandowsky 43.4 percent, Sam Low 43.1 percent; also ran: Dusty Wisniew (13.4 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, Sam Low, is on the ballot.

Washington › Snohomish County › Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 39

Kathryn Lewandowsky

Democratic

Top priorities
  • A universal, publicly accountable healthcare system
  • More social housing to improve affordability

Per the HeraldNet.

Biography

Kathryn Lewandowsky describes herself as a wife, mother and grandmother who has lived in Arlington, in the 39th Legislative District, for 18 years, per her campaign site. She emphasizes the district's rural character.

Sam Low

Sam Low

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Fair representation for all residents
  • Protecting property rights
  • Public safety, with law enforcement and firefighter endorsements

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sam Low is the sitting state representative for the 39th Legislative District, after previously serving on the Lake Stevens City Council and the Snohomish County Council, per his campaign site. His background includes work as a basketball coach, teacher, minister and small business owner, and he holds a master's degree in organizational leadership, per his campaign site. He has served as Lake Stevens Rotary Club president and has funded yearly scholarships for local high school seniors for 14 years, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 39 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathryn Lewandowsky and Sam Low. Candidate information follows official Snohomish County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington House Position 1, 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 Snohomish County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Snohomish County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kathryn Lewandowsky, full profileSam Low, full profileOfficial Washington election office