2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alex Ramel and Joseph Segault. Candidate information follows official Whatcom County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Alex Ramel (prefers Democratic Party) and Joseph Segault (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot; Alex Ramel is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Alex Ramel 67.8 percent, Joseph Segault 13.0 percent; also ran: Salomon Rodrigue Mbouombouo (10.6 percent), Monte Jay Mahan (8.3 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, Alex Ramel, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Alex Ramel is the sitting state representative for the 40th Legislative District Position 2, serving as House Majority Whip, per the Washington State Legislature.
Independent
Joseph Segault is a stone mason from Eastsound on Orcas Island running for the 40th Legislative District House Position 2 seat, per Cascadia Daily News. In his Voters' Pamphlet statement he said he is concerned about economic pressure on local communities from increased taxes, the rising cost of living, and a lack of representation at the state level, per Cascadia Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Who is running for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 40 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alex Ramel and Joseph Segault. Candidate information follows official Whatcom County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 40 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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