Washington State House District 46, Position 2

Current seat holder: Darya Farivar.

Darya Farivar

Darya Farivar Elected experience: Darya Farivar is a Washington State Representative for the 46th LD and the first Middle Eastern woman elected to the Washington State Legislature; Professional experience: Darya serves as an ADA & Disability Equity Specialist with the King County Executive’s Office, where she works to expand accessibility, equity, and inclusion for vulnerable communities. Education: B.A., University of Redlands.

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

Campaign site

“I believe government works best when leaders listen to people, identify problems, and deliver real solutions.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“When Lake City lost a major grocery store, we saw how corporate loopholes could leave neighborhoods without access to food and pharmacies.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“While much of the 46th is quite affluent, there are few places you can go in Lake City without being directly confronted by the housing and behavioral health crisis and seeing neighbors cycle through the criminal legal system. These issues have been core to my role as Public Policy Director at Disability Rights Washington.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))

Rodney 'Star' Thornley

Rodney 'Star' Thornley is a Independent candidate for the Washington House of Representatives in District 46, Position 2 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Professional experience: 35-years Lake Washington Education Association. 2-time State WEA Representative.Past two term President of the PNBOA Officials Association. Current secretary and a record of 25 years of board service.President of the Pacific Northwest Water Ski Association and Lake Washington Ski Club. Past President LakeSammamish Water Ski Club Contributor to Seattle Uber’s “Trafficking” committee.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“35-years Lake Washington Education Association. 2-time State WEA Representative.Past two term President of the PNBOA Officials Association. Current secretary and a record of 25 years of board service.President of the Pacific Northwest Water Ski Association and Lake Washington Ski Club.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Education Seattle Central Community College; Seattle Pacific College; University of Washington” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Current First Aid/CPR/AED instructor. Veteran driver for Seattle Seafair Scholarship Program. Coordinator for the inner city youth water ski program.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)