Washington State House District 10, Position 2

Current seat holder: Dave Paul.

Dave Paul

Dave Paul Elected experience: State representative, serves as Chair of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee and on the Technology, Community & Economic Development & Veterans and Transportation committees; Professional experience: Dave is a community leader, parent, and educator. At Skagit Valley College, Dave expanded financial aid opportunities and career pathways to living-wage jobs. Education: BA, Seattle University; MA, Miami University (Ohio); and doctorate, University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign).

· Official legislative page · WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Dave is working hard on community priorities, including improved ferry service and housing affordability. Dave works closely with law enforcement to improve public safety and mental health services.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Establishing a sustainable industry-supported approach to promoting tourism by allowing local businesses to come together and invest in attracting visitors, events, and economic activity. With everything our state has to offer, this bipartisan measure is a big step forward for Washington to claim a spot as a destination on the global stage – HB 2325 (2026).” (Legislative caucus website (housedemocrats.wa.gov))
“Key legislation to support veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families. HB 1007 (2023) ensures that veterans who serve our communities as teachers, firefighters and police officers are still able to earn the public employee retirement credits they are owed.” (Legislative caucus website (housedemocrats.wa.gov))

Tim Hazelo

Tim Hazelo Elected experience: International Association of Machinists Union Steward, Congressional Candidate 2020, Precinct Committee Officer; Professional experience: 38 years Navy and government contracting, USS Nimitz, VP-40/69, NAS Whidbey. Deployed from the Middle East and Asia to counter-narcotics operations in Central America. Worked as an Intelligence Analyst and combat simulation technician. Functional test technician for the Boeing 787, taught aviation maintenance and manufacturing. Small business owner, money manager, budget consultant.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“I want Washington State to be affordable for families, seniors, and young adults. My 38 years of service to our country have put me in a position to represent our best interests.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“End the endless wars and protect Americans at home first. Military and First responders not only deserve our greatest respect but they deserve to be respected by our government and given the tools and ability to do their work.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))
“My core policy issues in no specific order revolve around the economy and growth, homelessness and mental health, military readiness, endless wars, first responders and veterans affairs, healthcare and drug costs, Education and skills training, immigration reform, term limits, states rights, and finally i am an originalist i believe in the constitution as written not as revised by the political elite.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))