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Whatcom County, Washington

Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 42

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2 candidates are tracked for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joe Timmons and Justin Pike. Candidate information follows official Whatcom County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Joe Timmons (prefers Democratic Party) and Justin Pike (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joe Timmons is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Joe Timmons 53.9 percent, Justin Pike 46.0 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.

Joe Timmons

Democratic · Incumbent

Joe Timmons is the Democratic candidate for Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Washington Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

Justin Pike

Republican

Justin Pike is the Republican candidate for Washington House Position 2, 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.