2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington Senate District 26

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

Deborah Krishnadasan

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now: State Senator, District 26 (since 2025)
Work: State Senator, 26th District; former Peninsula School District board president

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Current State Senator, LD 26, former Peninsula School District Board Member and President

Deborah Krishnadasan is the current state senator for the 26th District and earlier served on the Peninsula School District board, including as president. She founded the school advocacy group Stand Up for Peninsula Schools and has worked at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and in mergers and acquisitions at Microsoft.

I stepped into public service to focus on the real issues people face. Whether it’s fixing our roads, creating jobs, or lowering costs, I’m committed to delivering for you. Every bill I passed was bipartisan and focused on making lives better. …

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

Krishnadasan's experience

Elected experience: Current State Senator, LD 26, former Peninsula School District Board Member and President
Other professional experience: community leader, and advocate for public education, Deb has held professional roles at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and in mergers and acquisitions at Microsoft.
Community service: Deb founded one of the largest public school advocacy organizations, Stand Up for Peninsula Schools, earning Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s “Citizen of the Year (2023)”. She also earned the “Golden Acorn” award for service as a PTA member and treasurer at Purdy Elementary. Past President of Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Foundation.

Krishnadasan's education

BA, Western Washington University

Krishnadasan's committees

Agriculture & Natural Resources
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transportation

Sources for Krishnadasan

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)

Gary Parker

Republican

Work: Owner, BBQ2U (Gig Harbor); former Intel engineer and executive

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Other professional experience: Intel Corporation - Over 30 years as engineer and executive overseeing global operations and complex product delivery. Owner of BBQ2U, honored as 2025 Business of the Year by the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Voted SS Best BBQ, 8 years running!

Gary Parker owns the Gig Harbor barbecue business BBQ2U, named the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Business of the Year. He previously spent more than 30 years at Intel as an engineer and executive in global operations, and is president of the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor.

Maybe you’d agree that helping others, when we can , is something we should all try to do? That belief in service and putting people above politics is what brings our community together. But it takes humility and discipline to truly serve people. It means genuinely listening, saying no to outside special interests, and remembering who you work for. …

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

Parker's experience

Other professional experience: Intel Corporation - Over 30 years as engineer and executive overseeing global operations and complex product delivery. Owner of BBQ2U, honored as 2025 Business of the Year by the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Voted SS Best BBQ, 8 years running!
Community service: I’m proud to have invested here, in our community, voted 2025 Finest Citizen and 2024 GH Citizen of the Year, for building community through school fundraisers, senior movie days, community bingo, and founding Authors Corner supporting local writers. President, Rotary Club of Gig Harbor; Trustee, Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Board.

Parker's education

Bachelor of Science, Electronic Physics – Park University

Sources for Parker

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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