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Snohomish County, Washington

Washington Senate, Legislative District 32

2 candidates are tracked for Washington Senate, Legislative District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cindy Ryu and Jesse Salomon. Candidate information follows official Snohomish County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Cindy Ryu (prefers Democratic Party) and Jesse Salomon (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jesse Salomon is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Cindy Ryu 44.2 percent, Jesse Salomon 37.6 percent; also ran: Ira McBee (18.1 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, Jesse Salomon, is on the ballot.

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Cindy Ryu

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Economic development and small business assistance
  • Broadband and digital equity

Per the official legislative website.

Biography

Cindy Ryu currently represents the 32nd District in the state House, where she has served since 2011 and chairs the Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee, per her official legislative website. She previously served as mayor of Shoreline and holds a microbiology degree and an MBA from the University of Washington, and is running for the open 32nd District Senate seat in 2026.

Jesse Salomon

Jesse Salomon

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Affordable housing
  • Public education support
  • Domestic violence prevention

Per the official legislative website.

Biography

Jesse Salomon is a licensed attorney with experience as a public defender and prosecutor who served seven years on the Shoreline City Council, including as deputy mayor, before his 2018 election to the Senate, per his official legislative website. He chairs the Local Government Committee, focusing on affordable housing, public education and domestic violence prevention, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington Senate, Legislative District 32 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Washington Senate, Legislative District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cindy Ryu and Jesse Salomon. Candidate information follows official Snohomish County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington Senate, Legislative District 32 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
Cindy Ryu, full profileJesse Salomon, full profileOfficial Washington election office