Washington State House District 33, Position 1

Current seat holder: Edwin Obras.

Edwin Obras

Edwin Obras Elected experience: Edwin was appointed to the Washington State House in December 2024 and elected in 2025; Professional experience: Edwin has spent last 18 years at the Seattle Human Services Department, rising from program specialist to Division Director. He’s worked on homelessness, anti-hunger programs, youth development, and community safety. Education: BA, University of Washington; MPA, Northeastern University. First in his family to graduate from college.

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

Campaign site

“Edwin was appointed to the Washington State House in December 2024 and elected in 2025.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Rent, housing, gas and groceries are skyrocketing. Families can't afford to live in their own neighborhoods.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“OLYMPIA – Majority Leader Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) released the following statement regarding today’s ferry service disruption: “Ferries are a vital, integral part of our transportation system in Washington.” (Legislative caucus website (housedemocrats.wa.gov))

Chris Martinez

Chris Martinez Elected experience: Appointed Precinct Committee Officer. I look forward to the privilege of serving our district and delivering real results for the working class; Professional experience: Lifelong blue-collar worker as an automotive technician, industrial painter, handyman, and laborer. These jobs honed my practical problem-solving skills that I will bring to the Washington Legislature.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Other Professional Experience Lifelong blue-collar worker as an automotive technician, industrial painter, handyman, and laborer. These jobs honed my practical problem-solving skills that I will bring to the Washington Legislature.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Education Graduated high school 2010. Computer-Based Accounting Certificate 2012. Technical training, industrial painting.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Community Service Generous donor to conservative causes that deliver real results locally and nationally. Through consistent tithing, charitable giving, I frequently help those in need with cash, vehicles, tires, clothing, and large gifts.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)