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2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandy Donaghy and Chris Elder. Candidate information follows official Snohomish County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brandy Donaghy (prefers Democratic Party) and Chris Elder (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brandy Donaghy is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Brandy Donaghy 59.6 percent, Chris Elder 40.3 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.
Democratic · Incumbent
Brandy Donaghy is the sitting Democratic state representative for the 44th Legislative District, Position 1, and serves as Vice Chair of the House Transportation Committee, per the Legislature's official roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Chris Elder is a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who served in naval aviation and is now a small business owner and licensed real estate professional in Snohomish County, per the Lynnwood Times. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.