Washington State House District 48, Position 1

Current seat holder: Osman Salahuddin.

Osman Salahuddin

Osman Salahuddin Elected experience: State Representative, 48th LD; former Redmond City Councilmember; Professional experience: Previous experience includes Medical Device Consultant, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Researcher, King County Community Engagement Manager, and Coffee Shop Owner. Education: BS Neurobiology & English Minor, University of Washington ( Student Body President ); LWSD Graduate.

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

Campaign site

“As your State Representative, I’m focused on delivering results. I secured critical childcare and healthcare investments for our district and passed more laws than any legislator this year, championing bills on affordable housing, gun violence prevention, and immigrant protections.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I was born and raised on the Eastside, attended local public schools, and am a proud graduate of the University of Washington where I studied neuroscience. I come from a working-class, immigrant family — my father owns a small business, and my mother has served for over 20 years as a union-represented paraeducator in special education.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2025))
“Housing You Can Afford and Access: Everyone deserves a place to call home. I’m fighting to increase housing supply across the board — so that long-time residents can stay in their communities, and young families, workers, and new neighbors can afford to live here.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2025))

Jeffery Poppe

Jeffery Poppe Elected experience: Director, San Diego Taxpayers Association; Director, Homeowner Association; Delegate, Republican Washington and National Conventions; Professional experience: CPA, financial system consultant for 40 years; Audited a billion dollar bank fraud for the FDIC; Conducted audits for the LA County Grand Jury; Financial system consultant to five Fortune 500 companies, federal government, California, and the largest counties in California; Owned and operated a Greek restaurant.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Director, San Diego Taxpayers Association; Director, Homeowner Association; Delegate, Republican Washington and National Conventions” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Ran church homeless donation program; Taught classes for CPA exam candidates” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I Will Bring Financial Responsibility to Government to Save Your Hard-Earned Tax Dollars.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)