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2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 46, 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

Darya Farivar

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Representative, District 46 (since 2023)
Work
State Representative, 46th District; ADA and Disability Equity Specialist, King County Executive's Office

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Darya Farivar is a Washington State Representative for the 46th LD and the first Middle Eastern woman elected to the Washington State Legislature.

Darya Farivar is the state representative for the 46th District and the first Middle Eastern woman elected to the Washington Legislature. She works as an ADA and disability equity specialist in the King County Executive's Office.

I believe government works best when leaders listen to people, identify problems, and deliver real solutions. When Lake City lost a major grocery store, we saw how corporate loopholes could leave neighborhoods without access to food and pharmacies. That’s why I passed legislation preventing stores from blocking new grocers and pharmacies. …

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

Farivar's experience

  • Elected experience: Darya Farivar is a Washington State Representative for the 46th LD and the first Middle Eastern woman elected to the Washington State Legislature.
  • Other professional experience: Darya serves as an ADA & Disability Equity Specialist with the King County Executive’s Office, where she works to expand accessibility, equity, and inclusion for vulnerable communities.
  • Community service: Seattle Women’s Commission Co-Chair; State Special Education Advisory Council Policy Chair; Peyvand Board Member; Washington Coalition for Police Accountability Board Member; recognized as the Disability Community Champion by the Community Employment Alliance and SEIU 775 legislator of the year.

Farivar's education

  • B.A., University of Redlands.

Farivar's committees

  • Civil Rights & Judiciary
  • Community Safety
  • Rules
  • State Government & Tribal Relations

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Rodney 'Star' Thornley

Independent

Work
Lake Washington Education Association member (35 years); president, Pacific Northwest Water Ski Association

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Other professional experience: 35-years Lake Washington Education Association. 2-time State WEA Representative.Past two term President of the PNBOA Officials Association. Current secretary and a record of 25 years of board service.President of the Pacific Northwest Water Ski Association and Lake Washington Ski Club. Past President LakeSammamish Water Ski Club Contributor to Seattle Uber’s “Trafficking” committee

Rodney 'Star' Thornley has been a member of the Lake Washington Education Association for 35 years and has twice been a state WEA representative. He is a past two-term president of the PNBOA officials association and president of the Pacific Northwest Water Ski Association.

I’m running as an independent because Olympia needs a culture change. Too many elected officials fall in line with party leadership instead of focusing on the people they serve. I know this will be a steep climb as a first-time candidate, but I’m ready to do the work. …

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

Thornley's experience

  • Other professional experience: 35-years Lake Washington Education Association. 2-time State WEA Representative.Past two term President of the PNBOA Officials Association. Current secretary and a record of 25 years of board service.President of the Pacific Northwest Water Ski Association and Lake Washington Ski Club. Past President LakeSammamish Water Ski Club Contributor to Seattle Uber’s “Trafficking” committee
  • Community service: Volunteer -Husky Football Basketball first aid unit. Current First Aid/CPR/AED instructor. Veteran driver for Seattle Seafair Scholarship Program. Coordinator for the inner city youth water ski program. Coordinator for “Seattle Night Out” in my UDistrict Neighborhood

Thornley's education

  • Seattle Central Community College
  • Seattle Pacific College
  • University of Washington

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