Sherri Larkin
Snohomish school board director and elementary teacher. Wants fiscal integrity, lower taxes, police support and schools that prepare kids for success.
44th Legislative District
Snohomish County. 6 candidates, in alphabetical order, on Washington's Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries are paraphrased from each candidate's own statement in Washington's voters' guide.
Take the Washington quizGuess each candidate's party from their photo alone.
State Senate, Legislative District 44
John Lovick
Incumbent state senator, former Snohomish County sheriff and executive, and Coast Guard veteran. Focused on public safety and helped open three regional police training academies.
State House, Legislative District 44, Pos. 1
Brandy Donaghy
Incumbent state rep, Navy veteran and real estate agent. Priorities include road safety, affordability, jobs, education, consumer protection and the environment.
Chris Elder
Didn't submit a statement to the state voters' guide. Check his campaign site to see what he stands for.
State House, Legislative District 44, Pos. 2
April Berg
Incumbent state rep and Finance Committee chair. Helped lead tax reform that cut taxes for working families and small businesses while funding K-12 and child care.
Tonya Stadlman
Housing industry manager for 30 years and GOP district secretary. Says Olympia's laws drive high costs, crime and homelessness; wants safer communities, lower taxes and a business-friendly climate.
Could you tell their party from a photo?
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