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Chris Elder

Republican · Washington · 2026

Running for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 44, Washington

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Reducing government spending, per Lynnwood Times
  • Public safety, per Lynnwood Times
  • Economic opportunity for small businesses, per Lynnwood Times
Biography

Chris Elder is a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran in naval aviation and a Snohomish County resident of more than 30 years, per his campaign site. He is a small business owner and real estate professional who created the Mil2Vet podcast to help veterans transition to civilian life, and is a recipient of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, per his campaign site.

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Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 44Washington · 2026Snohomish County sample ballot

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