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Whatcom County, Washington

Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 42

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alicia Rule and Misty Flowers. Candidate information follows official Whatcom County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alicia Rule (prefers Democratic Party) and Misty Flowers (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Alicia Rule is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Alicia Rule 56.2 percent, Misty Flowers 43.6 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. The sitting officeholder, Alicia Rule, is on the ballot.

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Alicia Rule

Alicia Rule

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Addressing homelessness and increasing support for behavioral health concerns
  • Increasing affordable housing for working families and reducing taxes on small businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Alicia Rule is the sitting state representative for the 42nd Legislative District Position 1. She is a social worker and small business owner who previously served as a Blaine city councilmember and president of the Blaine Downtown Development Association, per her campaign site.

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Misty Flowers

Republican

Top priorities
  • Reducing property, sales, and state income taxes to lower the cost of living
  • Aligning local and state building codes to expand housing, and expanding jail capacity and addiction recovery support
  • Streamlining permitting and investing in marine trades, tourism, agriculture, and ferry service

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Flowers is a small business owner who has worked as an organic gardener, herbalist and wellness educator, and describes herself as a human and civil rights advocate, per the campaign site. She has studied at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and Whatcom Community College and has served as a facilitator with Be Brave WA and as chair of WCRP, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 42 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alicia Rule and Misty Flowers. Candidate information follows official Whatcom County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 42 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 Whatcom County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Whatcom County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 40Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 40Washington Senate, Legislative District 42See all 5 Whatcom County races
Candidate profiles
Alicia Rule, full profileMisty Flowers, full profileOfficial Washington election office