2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandy Donaghy and Chris Elder. Candidate information follows official Snohomish County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brandy Donaghy (prefers Democratic Party) and Chris Elder (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brandy Donaghy is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Brandy Donaghy 59.6 percent, Chris Elder 40.3 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Brandy Donaghy, is on the ballot.
Washington › Snohomish County › Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 44
Democratic Incumbent
Brandy Donaghy's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists State Representative since 2021. Vice Chair of House Transportation Committee. Member of Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee. Consumer Protection and Business Committee. The statement also lists US Navy Veteran (Aviation Ordnance). Real Estate Agent. Project Coordinator, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Republican
Per the Lynnwood Times.
Chris Elder is a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran in naval aviation and a Snohomish County resident of more than 30 years, per his campaign site. He is a small business owner and real estate professional who created the Mil2Vet podcast to help veterans transition to civilian life, and is a recipient of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 44 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandy Donaghy and Chris Elder. 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 44 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.
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