2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 41, 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

Elle Nguyen

Republican

Work: Community advocate; small business and real estate investor

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Candidate for Mercer Island School District School Board 2021; advanced past primary election. Candidate for LD 41, Position 2, in 2022.

Elle Nguyen lists experience in community advocacy, legal research and drafting, and small business and real estate investment, and chairs Connect Care Alliance. She ran for the Mercer Island School Board in 2021 and for the Legislature in 2022.

Parent, community advocate, and leader focused on protecting children, strengthening families, improving public safety, supporting youth well-being, and promoting government transparency and accountability. Committed to practical leadership, traditional values, economic opportunity for working families, support for small businesses, and restoring public trust through common-sense solutions that put communities first. “Make It Make Sense.”

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

Nguyen's experience

Elected experience: Candidate for Mercer Island School District School Board 2021; advanced past primary election. Candidate for LD 41, Position 2, in 2022.
Other professional experience: Community advocacy, legal research and drafting, youth and family advocacy, and small-business and real-estate investment experience, including service as Chairperson of Connect Care Alliance involving community health, youth programs, and public accountability initiatives.
Community service: Community advocate involved in homeless outreach, family support, youth well-being, and community care initiatives, including leadership involvement with Connect Care Alliance and outreach involving underserved communities and African nations.

Nguyen's education

B.A. in Theology/Religious Studies, Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Practical Ministry, and Juris Doctor (JD).

Sources for Nguyen

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

Janice Zahn

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now: State Representative, District 41 (since 2025)
Work: State Representative, 41st District; Chief Engineer and Public Works Construction Manager, Port of Seattle

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative, Committees: Local Government (Vice-Chair), Housing, Finance, and Transportation; Bellevue Councilmember (2017-2025)

Janice Zahn is the current state representative for the 41st District and served on the Bellevue City Council from 2017 to 2025. She is chief engineer and public works construction manager at the Port of Seattle and previously was a structural engineer at Berger/ABAM Engineers.

I’m honored to represent you in Olympia, building a Washington where every family can thrive and strengthening our democracy. As an engineer, transportation leader, and longtime public servant, I am focused on improving affordability and delivering investments in housing, education, childcare, and transportation, while addressing our state’s budget challenges responsibly. …

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

Zahn's experience

Elected experience: State Representative, Committees: Local Government (Vice-Chair), Housing, Finance, and Transportation; Bellevue Councilmember (2017-2025)
Other professional experience: Chief Engineer and Public Works Construction Manager, Port of Seattle; Structural Engineer, Berger/ABAM Engineers
Community service: Bellevue Schools Foundation, Trustee; The Sophia Way, Boardmember; Nourishing Networks, Boardmember; National League of Cities, Board of Directors; Chinese Institute of Engineers, Advisory Boardmember; International School PTA; Puesta del Sol Elementary PTA; Girl Scout leader; PEPS leader; Bellevue Transportation Commission, Chair; Port of Seattle Community Giving Campaign, Chair; Transportation Research Board, Committee member; and more.

Zahn's education

B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering and Executive Master of Public Administration, University of Washington
Leadership Eastside
Leadership Tomorrow

Zahn's committees

Finance
Housing
Local Government
Transportation

Sources for Zahn

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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