2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 20, Position 2

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

Evan Jones

Democratic

Work: Heavy rigging and machinery tradesman, Omega Morgan; Port of Longview commissioner

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Port of Longview Commissioner, elected 2024. Led efforts to strengthen contractor accountability and worker safety in infrastructure projects. Chair, SW Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization. Board Member, Cowlitz Economic Development Council. Board Member, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments.

Evan Jones works as a heavy rigging and machinery tradesman at Omega Morgan and is a U.S. Army combat veteran. He was elected a Port of Longview commissioner in 2024 and chairs the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization.

Every morning I’m on the road before dawn commuting 110 miles because the work that should exist here in the 20th keeps going somewhere else. … I came home from overseas, found my footing in the trades, and I’m raising my hand again because my community needs someone to deliver. Project after project. …

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

Jones's experience

Elected experience: Port of Longview Commissioner, elected 2024. Led efforts to strengthen contractor accountability and worker safety in infrastructure projects. Chair, SW Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization. Board Member, Cowlitz Economic Development Council. Board Member, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments.
Other professional experience: Heavy rigging and machinery tradesman, Omega Morgan. U.S. Army combat veteran, served overseas. Longtime resident of the 20th Legislative District.
Community service: Volunteered throughout my career - in uniform, in the trades, and in public service. State Veterans’ Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Active in the communities of this region.

Jones's education

U.S. Army service and training. Continued education in the trades.

Sources for Jones

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

Ed Orcutt

RepublicanIncumbent

In office now: State Representative, District 20
Work: State Representative, 20th District; consulting forester and owner, Cascade Forest Management

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Serving in his 12th two-year term in the House of Representatives, Ed Orcutt serves on the Transportation Committee; Finance Committee (ranking member); Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee; Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee (vice chair); and Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.

Ed Orcutt is serving his 12th two-year term in the Washington House, where he is ranking member of the Finance Committee. He is a consulting forester and owns Cascade Forest Management.

State Representative Ed Orcutt has earned a reputation in Olympia as an effective, independent leader who works hard to make things happen for the families in Southwest Washington. He’s a leader in protecting taxpayers, natural resource-based jobs, property rights, and the quality of life we all enjoy. …

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

Orcutt's experience

Elected experience: Serving in his 12th two-year term in the House of Representatives, Ed Orcutt serves on the Transportation Committee; Finance Committee (ranking member); Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee; Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee (vice chair); and Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.
Other professional experience: Consulting forester/owner of Cascade Forest Management.
Community service: An active volunteer, Ed Orcutt is a member of the Kalama Lions Club, and has served as past chairman of the Highlander Festival, member of the Columbia Theatre Board, and as a youth bowling coach.

Orcutt's education

B.S. degree in Forest Management, University of Idaho.

Orcutt's committees

Agriculture & Natural Resources
Finance
Transportation

Sources for Orcutt

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)

Sources

Candidate list and race details

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

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