US EditionCandidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats
- Washington's 2025 election season began on May 5 with candidate filings opening for over 3,200 local and legislative seats across the state.
- This filing period features elections for nine legislative seats currently held by Democrats, with eight of those candidates being appointed legislators aiming to secure full terms that extend through 2026.
- One Senate race in the 26th District fills the vacancy left by Democratic Sen. Bill Ramos who died in April, where appointed Sen. Deb Krishnadasan from Gig Harbor seeks to retain the seat against GOP challenger Michelle Caldier.
- Other notable candidates include Sen. Tina Orwall from Des Moines, who was the sole contender to have officially established a campaign committee by May 2; Sen. Emily Alvarado from Seattle, who transitioned from the House; and Rep. Victoria Hunt of Issaquah, who has officially joined the race for the 5th District.
- These elections will determine representation through 2026 and reflect recent appointments following retirements and administrative resignations across multiple districts in Washington.
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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats
The curtain is officially rising on Washington’s 2025 election season.
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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats • Washington State Standard
The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)The curtain is officially rising on Washington’s 2025 election season. Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday for more than 3,200 seats on city councils, county commissions, school boards, and special districts. They must turn in declarations and pay any fees by 5 p.m. Friday. There are contests for nine Democrat-held legislative s…
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