Address: The Arc of Washington State, 2638 State Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 357-5596 | Toll Free: (888) 754-8798 | Fax: (360) 357-3279 | Email: info@arcwa.org
2026 Elections
The outcomes of the 2026 elections will have a great impact on how our state and our country move forward. The Arc of Washington State wants to ensure that you have the information you need to decide which candidates will best represent you, and those you love who may have a developmental disability, as you cast your votes.
DISCLAIMER:
The Arc of Washington State is a 501c3, and as such, we do not endorse any particular party, candidate or participate in any political campaigns. The information provided here is strictly educational and is a means for voters to make informed choices based on their evaluation of candidate responses.
The Primary Election is August 4, 2026
Washington State voters submit their ballots by mail, official drop boxes or at Accessible Voting Units (AVU). Login to VoteWA and Select Drop Boxes and Voting Center for locations.
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VOTER INFORMATION!
To assist voters, The Arc of Washington State has emailed a questionnaire to all candidates running (that provided an email address) for the State Legislature and Congressional offices. The responses we receive will be posted on this web page as we receive them.
If a candidate has responded to the questionnaire, their name will have a hyperlink. Click on their name to see their response as a pdf file. If they have provided a video response, click on the hyperlink in the pdf.
QUESTIONNAIRES FOR CANDIDATES:
If you are a candidate running for a Congressional or State position, please click on the appropriate questionnaire below. There are only a few questions, but your answers are greatly appreciated!
2026 Candidates
Click on the positions below to see the those that answered the questionnaire. Incumbent have an * after their name.
Congressional Candidates
US House
| District 2 | Leon Lawson |
| District 4 | Jacek Kobiesa |
| District 4 | Jerrod Sessler |
Legislative Candidates
Senators
| Legislative District 8 | Gabe Galbraith |
| Legislative District 43 | Jamie Pedersen |
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State Legislative Candidates
House
| Legislative District 9 | State Representative Pos. 2 | Karina D Wallace |
| Legislative District 16 | State Representative Pos. 1 | Kyle Palmer |
| Legislative District 16 | State Representative Pos. 1 | Mark Klicker |
| Legislative District 17 | State Representative Pos. 1 | Ben Christly |
| Legislative District 32 | State Representative Pos. 1 | Danica Noble |
| Legislative District 33 | State Representative Pos.2 | Alex Andrade |
| Legislative District 41 | State Representative Pos. 2 | Michael Rosen |
| Legislative District 48 | State Representative Pos. | Jessica Forsythe |
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Do you know what district you live in?
You can easily find out using just your name and address at:
