2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington House District 48, 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

Jeffery Poppe

Republican

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CPA and financial systems consultant; former restaurant owner

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Director, San Diego Taxpayers Association; Director, Homeowner Association; Delegate, Republican Washington and National Conventions

Jeffery Poppe is a certified public accountant who has worked about 40 years as a financial systems consultant to large companies and government agencies, including audits for the FDIC and the Los Angeles County Grand Jury. He has owned a Greek restaurant and was a director of the San Diego Taxpayers Association.

I Will Bring Financial Responsibility to Government to Save Your Hard-Earned Tax Dollars. No more new taxes! Washington has an outrageous spending problem, not an income problem. My opponent voted for 6 new taxes. I will reject any new or unnecessary taxes. Eliminate fraud! I will spearhead fraud audits to stop squandering your money. …

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

Poppe's experience

  • Elected experience: Director, San Diego Taxpayers Association; Director, Homeowner Association; Delegate, Republican Washington and National Conventions
  • Other professional experience: CPA, financial system consultant for 40 years; Audited a billion dollar bank fraud for the FDIC; Conducted audits for the LA County Grand Jury; Financial system consultant to five Fortune 500 companies, federal government, California, and the largest counties in California; Owned and operated a Greek restaurant
  • Community service: Ran church homeless donation program; Taught classes for CPA exam candidates

Poppe's education

  • BS, University of Cincinnati, magna-cum-laude
  • MBA, Finance, San Diego State University
  • Post graduate instructor of Accounting Information Systems

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Osman Salahuddin

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Representative, District 48 (since 2025)
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State Representative, 48th District; former Redmond City Council member

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Representative, 48th LD; former Redmond City Councilmember

Osman Salahuddin is the current state representative for the 48th District and previously served on the Redmond City Council. He has worked as a medical device consultant, a cancer researcher at Fred Hutchinson, a King County community engagement manager and a coffee shop owner.

As your State Representative, I’m focused on delivering results. I secured critical childcare and healthcare investments for our district and passed more laws than any legislator this year, championing bills on affordable housing, gun violence prevention, and immigrant protections. As a lifelong Eastsider, I’ll keep fighting for local priorities: public safety, healthcare access, and strong schools. …

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

Salahuddin's experience

  • Elected experience: State Representative, 48th LD; former Redmond City Councilmember
  • Other professional experience: Previous experience includes Medical Device Consultant, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Researcher, King County Community Engagement Manager, and Coffee Shop Owner
  • Community service: Board member for Hopelink, Transportation Choices Coalition, OneRedmond Foundation, Asian Pacific-Islander Americans for Civic Empowerment, Lawyers Helping Hungry Children; Member of LWSD Career & Technical Education Committee; Former member of Eastside Fire & Rescue Fire Corps, Redmond Youth Basketball Coach

Salahuddin's education

  • BS Neurobiology & English Minor, University of Washington ( Student Body President )
  • LWSD Graduate

Salahuddin's committees

  • Capital Budget
  • Civil Rights & Judiciary
  • Postsecondary Education & Workforce

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