2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 43, Position 1

2 candidates, 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

Alby Clendennin

Democratic

Work
Resident Director, University of Washington

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Other professional experience: I currently serve as a Resident Director at The University of Washington. I oversee administrative operations, manage a team of Student Leaders, and ensure the safety of nearly 10,000 residents during overnight duty shifts. My primary responsibilities include budget management, collaboration on program and student development, and serving as a Hearing Officer for Student Conduct Cases.

Alby Clendennin works as a resident director at the University of Washington, overseeing residence hall operations and student staff and serving as a hearing officer in student conduct cases.

I consider myself a pragmatic progressive Democrat. My priorities include reducing corporate influence in politics, regulating artificial intelligence to prevent unfair pricing, and strengthening public services so every Washingtonian can succeed. Every Washingtonian deserves a great school, a walkable neighborhood, an affordable home, and a government that prioritizes people over profit. …

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

Clendennin's experience

  • Other professional experience: I currently serve as a Resident Director at The University of Washington. I oversee administrative operations, manage a team of Student Leaders, and ensure the safety of nearly 10,000 residents during overnight duty shifts. My primary responsibilities include budget management, collaboration on program and student development, and serving as a Hearing Officer for Student Conduct Cases.
  • Community service: I spend most of my time supporting and working on behalf of students at UW.

Clendennin's education

  • M.A. - Student Affairs Administration, Appalachian State University, B.A. - International Studies with a focus in Security and Diplomacy and a Minor in Political Science, University of West Florida

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Nicole Macri

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Representative, District 43 (since 2017)
Work
State Representative, 43rd District; Deputy Director, Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC)

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative (2017-present)

Nicole Macri has served in the Washington House since 2017. She is deputy director of the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), which provides supportive housing, health care and social services to people who have experienced homelessness, and has earlier worked with domestic violence survivors and people with developmental disabilities.

As your State Representative, I’ve led the fight to protect abortion access, tackle climate change, and make housing and healthcare affordable. I’ve championed landmark laws to prevent rent gouging and enact historic tax fairness to fund schools and childcare, lower costs for working families and seniors, and cut small business taxes. …

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

Macri's experience

  • Elected experience: State Representative (2017-present)
  • Other professional experience: As Deputy Director at DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center), I help oversee a $150 million budget providing supportive housing, integrated healthcare, and social services to thousands who have experienced homelessness in our region. My previous work includes supporting domestic violence survivors and individuals living with developmental disabilities.
  • Community service: Past President, Washington Low Income Housing Alliance; Former Member, Seattle University Institutional Review Board; Human Right to Housing Award, National Homelessness Law Center; Named one of Seattle’s most influential people by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met.

Macri's education

  • MPA, Evans School, University of Washington
  • BA, Sociology, Rutgers University

Macri's committees

  • Appropriations
  • Health Care & Wellness

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