Three open and contested races for state legislative seats in Washington’s 32nd District will be decided by voters in the upcoming general election. The district encompasses portions of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Shoreline, and a small section of northern Seattle.

In the race for the Position 2 House seat, incumbent Lauren Davis, a Democrat from Shoreline who has held the office since 2019, will face Imraan Siddiqi. Siddiqi, a first-time state candidate and leader of a progressive nonprofit organization, advanced to the general election after the August primary featured only two nominees.

Two additional contests will appear on the November ballot in the district. State Senator Jesse Salomon, a Democrat, will run against Cindy Ryu, also a Democrat, who currently serves in the Position 1 House seat. Separately, Danica Noble, a former attorney with the Federal Trade Commission, and Keith Scully, a member of the Shoreline City Council, will compete for the vacant Position 1 House seat following a crowded primary election.

Snohomish County mailed out ballots on Oct. 9, with election day scheduled for Nov. 3.

State House Position 2

Lauren Davis

At 40 years old, Davis has served in the state Legislature for six years and resides in Shoreline. Throughout her tenure, she has remained on the House Community Safety Committee.

Davis is seeking reelection to continue efforts to reform the state’s behavioral health framework. Since taking office, she has drafted legislation aimed at broadening access to peer support services, naloxone, recovery housing, and medications for opioid use disorder. Her legislative work also contributed to funding for the Lynnwood Crisis Care Center and the modernization of the state’s substance use disorder treatment system.

Public safety is another key focus for the incumbent. Citing issues ranging from gun violence and sex trafficking along Aurora Avenue in North Seattle to youth violence in Lynnwood, Davis stated that these challenges directly affect the district and will be priorities for the next legislative session.

Proposed measures include establishing a legal mechanism to extend protective custody for juvenile victims of trafficking. Another bill would allow for the dismissal of firearm possession charges for juveniles who complete an early intervention program, with funding derived from an increase in the state’s concealed pistol license fee.

Davis described her platform as addressing the "twin issues" of behavioral health and public safety, noting that the 32nd District faces significant challenges in both areas.

To tackle the state’s budget constraints, Davis advocates for billing insurance companies for services currently funded by the general fund, such as social work and recovery services. She also supports raising excise taxes on goods deemed harmful to public health.

Davis argued that increasing taxes on products like tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol offers both economic and public health benefits, helping to close the budget deficit while reducing consumption of substances with no health advantages.

According to state campaign filings available as of Monday, Davis had raised $230,224 for her current campaign. She also held an additional $39,489 in funds carried over from her previous election cycle.

Davis has secured backing from Gov. Bob Ferguson, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, and Salomon, along with a number of other public officials. Her coalition of support also includes the Washington State Labor Council, the Lynnwood Police Officers Guild, and the Washington Education Association.

Imraan Siddiqi

Siddiqi, 47, serves as the executive director of the Washington chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and is a resident of Mountlake Terrace.

He said his decision to seek a seat in the state Legislature stems from heightened immigration enforcement activity. Should he win, he intends to advance legislation that would bar state agencies from hiring ICE officers. Additionally, he supports establishing legal avenues for individuals to pursue civil and criminal proceedings against ICE agents to recover compensation for property damage.

He noted that current state statutes, including bans on masks and impersonation, lack enforcement mechanisms. He referenced recent instances of ICE agents wearing masks, specifically in Everett and Lynnwood.

"I don't feel that the state is doing enough during this time to stand up against what the federal government is doing," he said. "As somebody who runs an organization that provides legal services and whose organization has beaten this administration in court many times, we know that the administration is acting illegally, and so we should be pushing back against it harder, introducing state laws to give people additional protections."

Siddiqi also prioritizes economic affordability and the widening wealth gap. He voiced support for the millionaires tax and other progressive revenue measures, including the Well Washington Fund, a proposed excise tax on major corporations.

He also intends to focus on removing corporate influence from state politics, citing a recently passed bill in Hawaii as a model.

As the 32nd District evolves with the arrival of light rail, Siddiqi wants to lower permitting barriers for affordable housing to promote vertical development near transit hubs.

Regarding public safety, he emphasized the necessity of a strong working relationship between the state and local law enforcement agencies, citing his experience collaborating with local departments through his role at CAIR-WA. He also supports further investigation into human trafficking on Aurora Avenue.

In 2024, Siddiqi sought the District 8 U.S. House seat against incumbent Kim Schrier in the primary election, garnering 3.5% of the vote.

As of Monday, Siddiqi's campaign had raised $79,208, according to state filings.

Siddiqi is endorsed by Ryu, Scully, and State Rep. Julio Cortes, among other elected officials. He also has endorsements from the Transit Riders Union, Snohomish County Indivisible, and the College Democrats of Washington, among other organizations.

State Senate

In the State Senate primary for the 32nd District, Ryu received 44.2% of the vote, while Salomon received 37.6%. Republican candidate Ira McBee did not advance to the general election, securing 18.1% of the vote.

The two Senate candidates have highlighted their contrasting views regarding the 9.9% levy imposed on households with annual incomes exceeding $1 million since the primary election concluded. Although both incumbents previously voted in favor of the measure, the Port Angeles man, Salomon, has voiced opposition to the proposal to lower the income threshold significantly.

In a statement released Thursday, Salomon argued that the current fiscal burden on working families is excessive and suggested that reducing the threshold serves as a corrective measure. He expressed disagreement with the idea of extending the tax to households earning as little as $250,000 annually.

Ryu, the Seattle-based legislator, indicated in an October 2 radio interview that she would back expanding the tax to include households with incomes as low as $250,000, though at a reduced rate. She noted during the interview that the specific figure of $250,000 was chosen as a starting point rather than a fixed target.

In a Monday statement, Ryu emphasized the duty of state lawmakers to act proactively regarding the state's financial outlook. She stated that exploring all viable revenue sources is essential to maintaining robust and sustainable public services.

Campaign finance records filed with the state show that as of Monday, Ryu had amassed $247,203 for her reelection bid. The 68-year-old House member, who has served in the chamber since 2011 and formerly sat on the Shoreline City Council, cites affordability, public education, clean energy, and local business investment as her key priorities.

Salomon, 49, has occupied his state Senate seat since 2019 and resides in Seattle. His legislative focus includes housing affordability, expanding property tax exemptions for seniors, and mental health care. He also aims to preserve the state’s sovereignty amid shifting federal policies. According to state filings, Salomon had raised $285,293 by Monday, with an additional $18,094 carried over from his previous campaign.

State House District 1

Six contenders competed for the open House seat vacated by Ryu in the recent primary. Scully and Noble secured the top two spots, capturing 26.6% and 24.2% of the vote, respectively.

Noble, a 47-year-old former Federal Trade Commission attorney based in Seattle, has centered her campaign on establishing regulatory frameworks for technology, particularly artificial intelligence. She has also pledged to prioritize funding for education. State filings indicate that Noble had raised $181,413 as of Monday.

Scully, 52, is a Shoreline attorney who has served on the local city council since 2015. He advocates for statewide legislation that simplifies the process for municipalities to develop affordable housing. His platform also includes education funding, environmental protection, and addressing budget shortfalls through modest across-the-board cuts and progressive taxation. Scully had raised $118,866 for his campaign as of Monday, according to state records.