Emily Alvarado
DemocraticIncumbent
- In office now
- State Senator, District 34 (since 2025)
- Work
- State Senator, 34th District; nonprofit housing leader and attorney; former director, Seattle Office of Housing
Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Senator (2025-2026); State Representative (2023-2025)
Emily Alvarado has served in the Washington Senate since 2025 after two years in the House (2023-2025). She leads nonprofit work on affordable housing and child care, previously directed the Seattle Office of Housing, and is an attorney.
It’s a privilege to represent you in the State Senate. As a lifelong advocate for affordable housing and economic opportunity, I bring deep experience and a proven track record of delivering results. As your Senator, I’ve moved us forward on what matters: high-quality public schools, affordable housing, and access to childcare and healthcare. …
Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State
Alvarado's experience
- Elected experience: State Senator (2025-2026); State Representative (2023-2025)
- Other professional experience: Non-profit leader building quality affordable housing and childcare; former Seattle Office of Housing Director investing $290 million to prevent displacement, support climate resilience, build supportive housing to address homelessness, protect renters, and expand homeownership; award-winning Planned Parenthood organizer; Attorney
- Community service: Former Board Member, Washington Low Income Housing Alliance; former member, Seattle Women’s Commission; former Volunteer Attorney, Latino Bar Association of Washington Community Legal Clinic; PTA parent of two Seattle Public School students
Alvarado's education
- BA, Scripps College (summa cum laude)
- JD, University of Washington School of Law (Gates Public Service Law Scholar)
Alvarado's committees
- Housing
- Labor & Commerce
- Transportation
Sources for Alvarado
- 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)