2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington Senate District 35

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

Drew C MacEwen

RepublicanIncumbent

In office now: State Senator, District 35 (since 2023)
Work: State Senator, 35th District; Managing Partner, Mountain Lakes Capital

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: State Senate 2023 to present, State Representative 2013 to 2023

Drew C MacEwen has served in the Washington Senate since 2023 after serving as a state representative from 2013 to 2023. He is managing partner of Mountain Lakes Capital and a U.S. Navy submarine service veteran.

Thank you for the honor of serving the 35th District since 2013. Throughout my time in the Senate, I’ve focused on strengthening our communities through economic development, infrastructure improvements, and transportation investments that support long-term growth. I remain committed to advancing these priorities. …

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

MacEwen's experience

Elected experience: State Senate 2023 to present, State Representative 2013 to 2023
Other professional experience: Managing Partner of Mountain Lakes Capital, Veteran of the US Navy Submarine Service
Community service: Member of Shelton Rotary Club and supporter of Mason General Health Foundation

MacEwen's education

Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College and graduate of the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program

MacEwen's committees

Environment, Energy & Technology
Labor & Commerce
Rules
Transportation

Sources for MacEwen

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)

Carolina Mejia

Democratic

Work: Thurston County Commissioner (since 2021)

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Thurston County Commissioner (2021-Present). PCO Smith Lake.

Carolina Mejia has been a Thurston County commissioner since 2021. She chairs the Thurston County Board of Health and the Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization and co-chairs the Washington State Association of Counties legislative steering committee.

Working families like mine are struggling, and I want to be a voice for lowering costs as your State Senator. … That’s what still drives me. …

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

Mejia's experience

Elected experience: Thurston County Commissioner (2021-Present). PCO Smith Lake.
Other professional experience: Co-Chair, Washington State Association of Counties Legislative Steering Committee; Chair, Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization; Chair, Thurston County Board of Health; County Road Administration Board; National Association of Counties Rural Action Caucus; Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
Community service: Kiwanis Club of Olympia, Zonta Club of Olympia, League of Women Voters Member.

Mejia's education

Christian Brothers University (BA)
University of Washington School of Law. County Leadership Institute Alumni 2025, Public Health Leadership Academy 2026.

Sources for Mejia

Online Voters' Guide, General Election November 3, 2026 (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)

Forums and debates

Public events where you can see the candidates, from the hosts' own announcements. Check the host's page for changes before you go.

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. · Meet the candidates (held)

Speed Dating with the Candidates (LD35 and Mason County offices) · hosted by League of Women Voters of Mason County

Mason County Public Works, 12931 N. US Highway 101, Shelton

Details (VOTE411 (League of Women Voters Education Fund))

Sources

Candidate list and race details

GENERAL 2026 Candidate List (VoteWA, election 899) (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)

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