Washington State House District 46, Position 1

Current seat holder: Gerry Pollet.

Gerry Pollet

Gerry Pollet Elected experience: Your State Representative since 2012; Professional experience: UW School of Public Health faculty; Public interest attorney; Director of Heart of America Northwest, the citizens’ group leading efforts for the environmental cleanup of Hanford Nuclear site, supervises the region’s only hands-on Tribal Environmental law student program. Education: UW School of Law.

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

Campaign site

“UW School of Public Health faculty; Public interest attorney; Director of Heart of America Northwest, the citizens’ group leading efforts for the environmental cleanup of Hanford Nuclear site, supervises the region’s only hands-on Tribal Environmental law student program.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Honored repeatedly as “Legislator of the Year” by groups advocating for affordable college, rights of persons with disabilities, special education, and open government. “Sunshine in Government” honoree of League of Women Voters.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“My commitment to you has always been to stand up to special interests on your behalf and to be the most accessible and open legislator. UW School of Public Health faculty.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Will Dreher

Will Dreher Elected experience: Longtime public servant who prosecuted January 6th rioters, defended civil rights, and clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan; first time candidate; Professional experience: Attorney suing oil, tobacco, and AI companies to protect consumers and communities; former Assistant U.S. Attorney (federal prosecutor) who prosecuted January 6th rioters, hate and violent crimes, and civil rights violations by officers; energy and pro-environment lawyer; 4th grade public school teacher; researcher at union-affiliated political organizations.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Want an experienced candidate with fresh ideas instead of stale talking points? As a former teacher, I have a plan to fully fund schools and improve school performance while enacting social-media safeguards for kids.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“As a graduate of public schools and a former public elementary school teacher, I understand that fully funding our public schools is paramount. But I'm the only candidate focused on also improving public school performance, where we lag behind other states.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“The Puget Sound region (and the 46th district!) boasts a world class research university and one of the highest concentrations of well-educated parents in the country. With all of the resources, here at home and across Washington, we should be a top-five state for K-12 education.” (Campaign website (willdreher.com))