2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 20, Position 1

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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

Candidates

Peter Abbarno

RepublicanIncumbent

In office now: State Representative, District 20 (since 2021)
Work: State Representative, 20th District; attorney and partner, Althauser Rayan Abbarno LLP

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative, 20th Legislative District, 2021–Present. Centralia City Councilmember, 2015–2021.

Peter Abbarno has served in the Washington House since 2021 and was a Centralia City Council member from 2015 to 2021. He has been an attorney and partner at Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP, since 2010.

I believe strong families are the foundation of strong communities. If re-elected, I will continue focusing on common-sense solutions to the kitchen-table issues facing working families, seniors, small business owners, and students. That includes advocating for meaningful tax relief, safer neighborhoods, open and accountable government, and expanding economic and educational opportunities so everyone has a fair chance to succeed. …

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

Abbarno's experience

Elected experience: State Representative, 20th Legislative District, 2021–Present. Centralia City Councilmember, 2015–2021.
Other professional experience: Attorney and Partner, Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP, 2010–Present.
Community service: Centralia College Foundation; Miss Lewis County Scholarship Program; Lewis County Special Olympics; Special Olympics Washington; Hub City Mission; Lewis County Spring Youth Fair; Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students); Forgotten Children’s Fund.

Abbarno's education

University of Washington School of Law, Master of Laws in Taxation, 2009. Vermont Law School, Juris Doctor, 2008. State University of New York at Fredonia, Bachelor of Arts, 1997.

Abbarno's committees

Capital Budget
Consumer Protection & Business
Environment & Energy
Rules

Sources for Abbarno

Online Voters' Guide, General Election November 3, 2026 (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)
Washington State Legislature: current member roster (Washington State Legislature (legislative web services), Public record)
Washington State Legislature: committee information (Washington State Legislature (legislative web services), Public record)

Andy Zahn

Democratic

Work: Freelance writer and photographer

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Other professional experience: … St. Helens, and studied to become a freelance writer and photographer. … As a photographer, I have seen through my lens and through personal experience how corporate influence has chipped away at the fabric of our communities here in Southwest Washington. … I’ve observed in my interactions with the oversight boards of government agencies how this corporate influence has …

Andy Zahn is a freelance writer and photographer in southwest Washington.

Washington needs to invest in rural communities, and act proactively to create a robust, sustainable economy which provides us with good union jobs, but not at the expense of our health and the character of our vibrant landscapes. …

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

Zahn's experience

Other professional experience: … St. Helens, and studied to become a freelance writer and photographer. … As a photographer, I have seen through my lens and through personal experience how corporate influence has chipped away at the fabric of our communities here in Southwest Washington. … I’ve observed in my interactions with the oversight boards of government agencies how this corporate influence has …

Sources for Zahn

Online Voters' Guide, General Election November 3, 2026 (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)

Sources

Candidate list and race details

GENERAL 2026 Candidate List (VoteWA, election 899) (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)

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