Snohomish County, Washington

Washington Senate, Legislative District 21

2 candidates are tracked for Washington Senate, Legislative District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marko Liias and Riaz Khan. Candidate information follows official Snohomish County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Marko Liias (prefers Democratic Party) and Riaz Khan (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Marko Liias is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Marko Liias 72.0 percent, Riaz Khan 27.4 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, Marko Liias, is on the ballot.

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Marko Liias

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Replacing the US 2 trestle and repairing roads and bridges
Growing an economy that works for everyone
Expanding education and opportunity

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Marko Liias's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists State Senator, 2014-Present, current Chair of the Transportation Committee, and previously served as Majority Floor Leader; State Representative, 2008-2014; Mukilteo City Councilmember, 2006-2008. The statement also lists Communications Manager, Snohomish County Executive; Adjunct Professor, Everett Community College & proud AFT union member; helped found a small, family-owned construction company, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Riaz Khan

Republican

Top priorities

Fiscal accountability and public safety
Community-focused development
Local infrastructure improvements, including waterfront redevelopment

Per the Lynnwood Times.

Biography

Riaz Khan is a former Mukilteo City Council member with an MBA and a certification as a public manager, per the Lynnwood Times. He previously worked as a manufacturing engineer at Boeing. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington Senate, Legislative District 21 in 2026?

When is the Washington Senate, Legislative District 21 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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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

Marko Liias, full profile Riaz Khan, full profile Official Washington election office