2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington Senate District 47

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

Claudia Kauffman

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now: State Senator, District 47 (since 2023)
Work: State Senator, 47th District; Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: 47th LD State Senator since 2022

Claudia Kauffman was elected to the state Senate from the 47th District in 2022. She works as intergovernmental affairs liaison for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and co-founded the Native Action Network.

Our community is at a crossroads where the rising cost of living threatens the stability of every family. As your State Senator, my priority remains clear: making Washington affordable for everyone. We must tackle the housing crisis by increasing supply and protecting renters from predatory price gouging. …

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

Kauffman's experience

Elected experience: 47th LD State Senator since 2022
Other professional experience: Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe; Co-founder, Native Action Network
Community service: Former Chair of Green River College Board of Trustees. I also have received many accolades for my community service: Adeline Garcia Community Service Award, Seattle Indian Health Board; Recognition of Service Award, Green River College Board of Trustees; Champion for Children Award, Children’s Alliance; Golden Crayon Award, Early Learning Action Alliance; Governor’s Award of Excellence for a Lifetime of Volunteering …

Kauffman's education

Associate’s degree, Northwest Indian College
Certificate in Project Management, UW School of Business

Kauffman's committees

Business, Trade & Economic Development
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Ways & Means

Sources for Kauffman

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)
Covington City Council member to run for state Senate (Kent Reporter, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

Kristina Soltys

Republican

Work: Covington City Council member (since 2019); diagnostic medical sonographer (ARDMS-registered)

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Covington City Council, 2019 to present; Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee; South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Executive Board

Kristina Soltys was elected to the Covington City Council in 2019, defeating a 14-year incumbent, and was re-elected unopposed in 2023. She has served on the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners executive board and the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee, and lists her profession as diagnostic medical sonographer.

For too many families in Kent, Auburn, and Covington, life is harder than it should be. Our leaders in Olympia are focused on political power instead of what our families, workers, and businesses need. That has to change. It's why I'm running for State Senate, and it’s the reason I first ran for office seven years ago. …

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

Soltys's experience

Elected experience: Covington City Council, 2019 to present; Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee; South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Executive Board
Other professional experience: (ARDMS, OB
Community service: Covington Chamber of Commerce, Covington Storehouse Food Bank, Covington City litter cleanup, Ukraine medical supply relief effort organizer, school volunteer during COVID-19 school closures, PTA school board member, and more

Soltys's education

AA, Bellevue College

Sources for Soltys

Online Voters' Guide, General Election November 3, 2026 (Washington Secretary of State, Public record)
Covington City Council member to run for state Senate (Kent Reporter, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

Sources

Candidate list and race details

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

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