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Chris Martinez
Republican
- Work
- Automotive technician, industrial painter and laborer
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Appointed Precinct Committee Officer. I look forward to the privilege of serving our district and delivering real results for the working class.
Chris Martinez has worked as an automotive technician, industrial painter, handyman and laborer. He is an appointed precinct committee officer.
I am a blue-collar worker who turned my life around, achieving homeownership through hard work and faith in Jesus Christ. I know what it means to be forgotten by Olympia. Our government ignores your God-given rights and taxes away your hard-earned income. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Martinez's experience
- Elected experience: Appointed Precinct Committee Officer. I look forward to the privilege of serving our district and delivering real results for the working class.
- Other professional experience: Lifelong blue-collar worker as an automotive technician, industrial painter, handyman, and laborer. These jobs honed my practical problem-solving skills that I will bring to the Washington Legislature.
- Community service: Generous donor to conservative causes that deliver real results locally and nationally. Through consistent tithing, charitable giving, I frequently help those in need with cash, vehicles, tires, clothing, and large gifts.
Martinez's education
- Graduated high school 2010. Computer-Based Accounting Certificate 2012. Technical training, industrial painting. Gained advanced automotive skills through hands-on professional experience.
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Edwin Obras
DemocraticIncumbent
- In office now
- State Representative, District 33 (since 2025)
- Work
- State Representative, 33rd District; division director, Seattle Human Services Department
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Edwin was appointed to the Washington State House in December 2024 and elected in 2025.
Edwin Obras was appointed to the Washington House in December 2024 and elected in 2025. He has worked 18 years at the Seattle Human Services Department, rising from program specialist to division director, on homelessness, anti-hunger, youth development and community safety programs.
Rent, housing, gas and groceries are skyrocketing. Paychecks aren’t keeping up. Families can't afford to live in their own neighborhoods. In my first full session in Olympia, six of my bills fighting for affordability and workers became law. I protected isolated workers, strengthened background checks, regulated rideshare companies, and strengthened nursing title protections against AI. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Obras's experience
- Elected experience: Edwin was appointed to the Washington State House in December 2024 and elected in 2025.
- Other professional experience: Edwin has spent last 18 years at the Seattle Human Services Department, rising from program specialist to Division Director. He’s worked on homelessness, anti-hunger programs, youth development, and community safety.
- Community service: Edwin came from the Philippines as a child and has lived in SeaTac for the last 23 years. Past Board President of Filipino Community of Seattle and co-chaired their affordable housing capital campaign. Chaired the SeaTac Human Services Advisory Committee.
Obras's education
- BA, University of Washington
- MPA, Northeastern University.
Obras's committees
- Community Safety
- Health Care & Wellness
- Labor & Workplace Standards