2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 36, Position 1

1 candidate, 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

Julia Grant Reed

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Representative, District 36 (since 2023)
Work
State Representative, 36th District; consultant, Kinetic West

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Current State Representative, 36th LD

Julia Grant Reed is the current state representative for the 36th District. She is a consultant at Kinetic West working on workforce and youth apprenticeship programs, and was previously a senior policy advisor and regional affairs director for the City of Seattle and a staff member at the State Department and Office of Management and Budget.

As State Representative, I remain committed to safe, affordable, thriving communities. With your support, I’ll build on my expertise in supporting youth and workforce development, helping the next generation reach their full potential. …

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

Reed's experience

  • Elected experience: Current State Representative, 36th LD
  • Other professional experience: Consultant at Kinetic West, providing strategic planning and organizational management services to workforce and youth apprenticeship programs. Former Senior Policy Advisor & Regional Affairs Director for City of Seattle, leading youth employment, workforce, transit, arts policy. Former Obama administration staff, US State Department and Office of Management and Budget.
  • Community service: … I'm an active parishioner at St. Anne Catholic Church and member of Holy Names Academy Alumnae Board. … Former board member: YMCA Social Impact Center, Global Leadership Forum, Fuse WA.

Reed's education

  • MPA, Princeton University
  • BA, Smith College

Reed's committees

  • Housing
  • Postsecondary Education & Workforce
  • Transportation

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