Washington › King County › State Representative, Legislative District 45, Position 2
3 candidates are tracked for State Representative, Legislative District 45, Position 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Vanessa Kritzer, John P Gibbons and Chandler Torbett. Candidate information follows official King County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Washington top-two primary, August 4, 2026: all candidates appear on one ballot, every voter may participate regardless of party, and the top two advance to November 3. Your printed ballot carries only the district your address falls in — add your street address in the lookup to match your exact districts, or confirm with King County Elections. Candidates are from King County Elections' official filing list.
Executive director of the Washington Association of Land Trusts and a Redmond city councilmember since 2020, including service as council president, per her Washington state voters' pamphlet statement. Her earlier career included roles at Microsoft and the League of Conservation Voters, per the pamphlet statement.
2026 priorities
- School support
- Childcare and household affordability
- Protecting forests and farmland
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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Submitted no experience, education, community service, or statement information in the state voters' pamphlet.
Technology attorney and corporate counsel, former general counsel for a regional healthcare system, and small business owner, per his Washington state voters' pamphlet statement. He coaches Little League and volunteers pro bono on homelessness and immigration matters, per the pamphlet statement.
2026 priorities
- Lowering housing and childcare costs
- Supporting small businesses
- Preparing Washington for AI risks and opportunities
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.
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