Washington State House District 40, Position 1

Current seat holder: Debra Lekanoff.

Debra Lekanoff

Debra Lekanoff Elected experience: Serving as your Representative in Olympia for the last eight years, Debra currently serves on the Healthcare and Wellness, Housing, Rules and Appropriations Committees, Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply during Drought, Task Force for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People and Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations; Professional experience: Debra has over 30 years in public service ranging from healthcare, salmon recovery and protection, climate change, infrastructure, water, treaty rights, education, housing, workforce, and unions.

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

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“Other Professional Experience Debra has over 30 years in public service ranging from healthcare, salmon recovery and protection, climate change, infrastructure, water, treaty rights, education, housing, workforce, and unions.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Education BA, Business Administration/Finance, Central Washington University.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Community Service Member of National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, MMIWP Task Force, past board member EarthJustice” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

Cindy Carter

Cindy Carter Elected experience: Proven leadership in state and local politics; Professional experience: Worked 5 years in the Chemistry Department of Seattle’s Virginia Mason Hospital Laboratory and held secretarial and office management roles on Orcas Island. Education: Earned a B.S. Degree in Medical Technology, certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologists(ASCP). Homeschooled her 4 children and supported many other children’s education in the community.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

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“Education Earned a B.S. Degree in Medical Technology, certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologists(ASCP). Homeschooled her 4 children and supported many other children’s education in the community.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“She co-coached girls’ softball and held leadership roles at Orcas Island Community Church, demonstrating her commitment to local families, community connections, and Orcas Island’s future.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Statement I am running for the 40th Legislative District to represent the people. My opponent voted for the statewide income tax against the will of the people.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)