2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 37, 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

Evon McCorkle

Independent

Work: College student

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: No prior elected office experience

Evon McCorkle is a college student whose listed experience includes policy research on housing, education and state tax issues. Evon McCorkle has not held elected office.

I’m running for State Representative because I believe District 37 deserves leadership that listens, understands struggle, and fights for real solutions. As a student and lifelong member of this community, I’ve seen families pushed aside by rising costs, housing instability, and barriers in education. …

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

McCorkle's experience

Elected experience: No prior elected office experience
Other professional experience: College student with experience in leadership discussions, policy development, community engagement, and independent research related to housing, education, and state policy. Developed detailed proposals focused on tax reform, housing access, and public accountability in Washington State
Community service: Active in community conversations surrounding housing stability, education access, and fair treatment for underserved communities in Seattle. Frequently engages with local political discussions, advocacy efforts, and outreach focused on giving residents a stronger voice in government and improving trust between communities and elected officials

McCorkle's education

Mathematics and Physics studies. Coursework includes calculus, engineering, computer science, and physics.

Sources for McCorkle

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

Jaelynn Scott

Democratic

Work: Executive Director, Lavender Rights Project

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Other professional experience: Jaelynn is a nationally recognized leader in non-profit leadership and progressive advocacy. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Lavender Rights Project. She has a deep range of past working experience, as both a union member and an ordained family minister, and is a consultant with expertise in mindfulness-based organizational management.

Jaelynn Scott is executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, a nonprofit. She has also worked as an organizational management consultant and is an ordained family minister and former union member.

Our district is one of the most vibrant and multicultural communities in Washington, and it deserves a representative who will stand up for everyone who calls it home. I have delivered tangible results, redirecting $16 million from jails into supportive housing and helping to establish a nationally recognized, community-based public safety model. …

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

Scott's experience

Other professional experience: Jaelynn is a nationally recognized leader in non-profit leadership and progressive advocacy. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Lavender Rights Project. She has a deep range of past working experience, as both a union member and an ordained family minister, and is a consultant with expertise in mindfulness-based organizational management.
Community service: Jaelynn is a community organizer in housing, criminal, racial, and gender justice movements. She has served as Board Treasurer and Member-at-large, and has volunteered with organizations across the country.

Scott's education

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Sources for Scott

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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