Washington State House District 41, Position 1

Current seat holder: Janice Zahn.

Janice Zahn

Janice Zahn Elected experience: State Representative, Committees: Local Government (Vice-Chair), Housing, Finance, and Transportation; Bellevue Councilmember (2017-2025); Professional experience: Chief Engineer and Public Works Construction Manager, Port of Seattle; Structural Engineer, Berger/ABAM Engineers. Education: B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering and Executive Master of Public Administration, University of Washington; Leadership Eastside; Leadership Tomorrow.

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

Campaign site

“State Representative, Committees: Local Government (Vice-Chair), Housing, Finance, and Transportation; Bellevue Councilmember (2017-2025)” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Other Professional Experience Chief Engineer and Public Works Construction Manager, Port of Seattle; Structural Engineer, Berger/ABAM Engineers Education B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering and Executive Master of Public Administration, University of Washington; Leadership Eastside; Leadership Tomorrow Community Service” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I’m honored to represent you in Olympia, building a Washington where every family can thrive and strengthening our democracy.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

Elle Nguyen

Elle Nguyen Elected experience: Candidate for Mercer Island School District School Board 2021; advanced past primary election. Candidate for LD 41, Position 2, in 2022; Professional experience: Community advocacy, legal research and drafting, youth and family advocacy, and small-business and real-estate investment experience, including service as Chairperson of Connect Care Alliance involving community health, youth programs, and public accountability initiatives.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Candidate for Mercer Island School District School Board 2021; advanced past primary election. Candidate for LD 41, Position 2, in 2022.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Community advocacy, legal research and drafting, youth and family advocacy, and small-business and real-estate investment experience, including service as Chairperson of Connect Care Alliance involving community health, youth programs, and public accountability initiatives.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Community advocate involved in homeless outreach, family support, youth well-being, and community care initiatives, including leadership involvement with Connect Care Alliance and outreach involving underserved communities and African nations.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)