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King County, Washington

State Representative, Legislative District 47, Position 2

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2 candidates are tracked for State Representative, Legislative District 47, Position 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Stearns and Ted Cooke. 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.

Chris Stearns

Democratic · Incumbent

Navajo attorney and state representative serving as Speaker Pro Tempore, formerly the U.S. Energy Department's first Indian Affairs director under President Clinton, per his Washington state voters' pamphlet statement. He is a former Auburn city councilmember and past chair of the state Gambling Commission, per the pamphlet statement.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.

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Ted Cooke

Republican

Senior software tester, team lead, and certified project manager, per his Washington state voters' pamphlet statement. He is a former King County GOP second vice chair and longtime precinct committee officer, per the pamphlet statement.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-01.

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Candidate roster from official King County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Washington election office, or see the full King County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.