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Whatcom County, Washington

Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 42

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2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alicia Rule and Misty Flowers. Candidate information follows official Whatcom County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Alicia Rule (prefers Democratic Party) and Misty Flowers (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Alicia Rule is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Alicia Rule 56.2 percent, Misty Flowers 43.6 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.

Alicia Rule

Democratic · Incumbent

Alicia Rule is the Democratic candidate for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Washington Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

Misty Flowers

Republican

Misty Flowers is the Republican candidate for Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Washington Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

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