2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 10, Position 2

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

Washington uses a top-two primary: the two candidates with the most votes in the August 4 primary advanced, regardless of party preference.

Candidates

Tim Hazelo

Republican

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Small business owner and budget consultant; former Navy and defense contracting technician

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: International Association of Machinists Union Steward, Congressional Candidate 2020, Precinct Committee Officer

Tim Hazelo spent 38 years in the Navy and government contracting, including service aboard the USS Nimitz and at NAS Whidbey, and worked as an intelligence analyst and combat simulation technician. He was later a functional test technician on the Boeing 787 and taught aviation maintenance; he now runs a small business as a money manager and budget consultant.

I am proud to run for LD10! I want Washington State to be affordable for families, seniors, and young adults. My 38 years of service to our country have put me in a position to represent our best interests. I believe in strong communities and healthy economic opportunities. …

Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State

Hazelo's experience

  • Elected experience: International Association of Machinists Union Steward, Congressional Candidate 2020, Precinct Committee Officer
  • Other professional experience: 38 years Navy and government contracting, USS Nimitz, VP-40/69, NAS Whidbey. Deployed from the Middle East and Asia to counter-narcotics operations in Central America. Worked as an Intelligence Analyst and combat simulation technician. Functional test technician for the Boeing 787, taught aviation maintenance and manufacturing. Small business owner, money manager, budget consultant.
  • Community service: Volunteer/supporter of VFW, Elks, Toys for Tots, Holiday House, Habitat for Humanity, WAIF, Calvary Chapel, Oak Harbor youth football, and Counselor at Camp Moran for Oak Harbor Schools.

Hazelo's education

  • Skagit Valley College, Embry Riddle, Central Texas

Sources for Hazelo

Dave Paul

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Representative, District 10 (since 2019)
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State Representative, 10th District; educator, Skagit Valley College

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State representative, serves as Chair of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee and on the Technology, Community & Economic Development & Veterans and Transportation committees.

Dave Paul is a state representative and chairs the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee. At Skagit Valley College he has worked on expanding financial aid and career pathway programs.

Dave Paul is a trusted, bipartisan leader and educator. As our representative, Dave knows that families are struggling. He’s reduced the cost of college education and fixed tuition loopholes that were hurting veterans and military families. He passed legislation that lowered the cost of asthma inhalers and EpiPens. …

Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State

Paul's experience

  • Elected experience: State representative, serves as Chair of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee and on the Technology, Community & Economic Development & Veterans and Transportation committees.
  • Other professional experience: Dave is a community leader, parent, and educator. At Skagit Valley College, Dave expanded financial aid opportunities and career pathways to living-wage jobs.
  • Community service: Supporting job creation and business retention through the Island County Economic Development Council; Board Member and Past President, Oak Harbor Educational Foundation; Member of Rotary; and formerly served on Oak Harbor School District Budget Committee and Sustainable Whidbey Coalition.

Paul's education

  • BA, Seattle University
  • MA, Miami University (Ohio)
  • and doctorate, University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign).

Paul's committees

  • Postsecondary Education & Workforce
  • Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
  • Transportation

Sources for Paul

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