See where Krishnadasan and Parker stand on taxes, public safety and jobs. Names follow official Pierce County election filings.
Deborah Krishnadasan (prefers Democratic Party) and Gary Parker (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Deborah Krishnadasan is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Deborah Krishnadasan 56.1 percent, Gary Parker 43.8 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Deborah Krishnadasan's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Current State Senator, LD 26, former Peninsula School District Board Member and President. The statement also lists A mother, community leader and public advocate, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
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Gary Parker has a private sector background building and leading teams in technology, operations and business growth, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Washington Senate, Legislative District 26 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Washington Senate, Legislative District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Deborah Krishnadasan and Gary Parker. Candidate information follows official Pierce County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, public safety and jobs.
When is the Washington Senate, Legislative District 26 election in Washington?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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