Washington State House District 38, Position 1

Current seat holder: Julio Cortes.

Julio Cortes

Julio Cortes Elected experience: State Representative; 2022-Present; Professional experience: Manager of Economic Development, City of Everett– working to sustainably grow the economy via business support, retention initiatives, and partnership development. Formerly at Cocoon House, supporting at-risk and homeless youth and families by working to break the cycle of homelessness through prevention programs. Education: BA, Western Washington University.

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

Campaign site

“Elected Experience State Representative; 2022-Present Other Professional Experience Manager of Economic Development, City of Everett– working to sustainably grow the economy via business support, retention initiatives, and partnership development.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“My career began over a decade ago working with homeless youth and their families. It opened my eyes to the realities of poverty that many people in our community face every day and inspired me to make public service the focus of my career.” (Campaign website (electjuliocortes.com))
“As your State Representative, I have worked tirelessly to ensure our community has the tools and resources needed to overcome barriers and increase our quality of life through economic expansion, workforce development, and affordable housing.” (Campaign website (electjuliocortes.com))

Thomas (Jeff) Kelly

Cascade

Thomas (Jeff) Kelly is a Cascade candidate for the Washington House of Representatives in District 38, Position 1 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Elected experience: Chair, Delta Neighborhood Association, Board member, Cascade Party of Washington, Army Family Readiness Group; Professional experience: U.S Army Veteran, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, Regional Freight Coordinator. Education: U.S Army School of Nursing, San Antonio Community College, Baptist School of Health Professions, Western Governors University, B.S. Health and Human Services (In-Progress).

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Chair, Delta Neighborhood Association, Board member, Cascade Party of Washington, Army Family Readiness Group” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“U.S Army Veteran, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, Regional Freight Coordinator” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“U.S Army School of Nursing, San Antonio Community College, Baptist School of Health Professions, Western Governors University, B.S. Health and Human Services (In-Progress)” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)