Washington State House District 47, Position 1

Current seat holder: Debra Entenman.

Debra Jean Entenman

Debra Jean Entenman Elected experience: State Representative, 47th District, 2018–present; member of House committees on Housing; Civil Rights & Judiciary; Transportation; and Postsecondary Education & Workforce; Professional experience: 12 years of experience serving South King County as a Congressional staffer, including three as the District Director. Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science, Seattle University.

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

Campaign site

“As your State Representative, I have worked to strengthen our social safety nets, improve public safety, support workers, and invest in frontline responders. As a member of the first Seattle/King County Head Start class and a non-traditional college graduate, I know how life-changing early access to opportunity and affordable education can be.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I will continue working with my colleagues across the aisle to protect vulnerable households and improve opportunities for families throughout Washington state.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Healthy communities require diverse approaches to keep our neighbors and families safe in addition to creating a brighter future for our youth. This means working in partnership with first responders as well as bringing other experts to the table in order to strengthen and expand our public safety systems.” (Campaign website (electdebraentenman.org))

Cobi Clark

Cobi Clark is a Libertarian candidate for the Washington House of Representatives in District 47, Position 1 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Professional experience: I’m a housing developer, construction project manager, and South Sound Business Top 40 Under 40 honoree. Throughout my career, I helped deliver hundreds of homes across Washington State, including senior living, single-family housing, market-rate apartments, and middle housing, before pursuing a career in public service.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Elected Experience No information submitted Other Professional Experience I’m a housing developer, construction project manager, and South Sound Business Top 40 Under 40 honoree.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I was raised in the City of Covington (since before it was a city) in District 47. I met my wife while we were in middle school, she grew up just a few blocks from me off of Wax Road.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Supply side economics isn't always the answer, but the state has severely constrained housing supply with excessive regulation, taxation, and bureaucratic bloat. We need to implement structural reform to zoning code, building and energy code, and the make-up of the building codes council, to restore housing supply in our state and reduce the cost of housing.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))