Zach Hall
Zach Hall Elected experience: Current State Representative; Vice Chair of House Environment & Energy Committee; Member of House Local Government and Transportation Committees; Former Issaquah City Councilmember; Professional experience: Former Legislative Assistant for WA House of Representatives; Previously consulted for cities and state agencies. Education: Master of Public Administration, University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance; Bachelor of Science, University of Washington.
· Official legislative page · WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet
Campaign site
“As your representative, I’m focused on building consensus and strong communities. In my first session, I sponsored and passed bipartisan bills to lower energy costs, prioritized safety and congestion improvements along SR 18, and supported reforms to fix our housing crisis.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “Working families are stretching every dollar they earn. It’s never been more important to keep everyday essentials affordable – like groceries, housing, healthcare, and childcare – and protect the essential services our communities rely on.”
(Campaign website (electzachhall.com)) “Our housing crisis is urgent and everywhere. Supply is low, demand is high, and costs are through the roof. We need more affordable housing and reforms that make it easier to finance and build new homes faster.”
(Campaign website (electzachhall.com))Michelle Bennett
Michelle Bennett Elected experience: President: King County Police Chiefs/Sheriffs, WA State FBI National Academy Associates, Washington State Police Chief's and Sheriff's Executive Board, Legislative Committee Co-Chair, Northwestern University Alumni Board; Professional experience: Instructor: Northwestern University, Bellevue College. Police Chief: Maple Valley, Sammamish, Mercer Island. Planning and Operations Major in King County Sheriff’s Office, KCSO Deputy in North Bend.
· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet
Campaign site
“Families in the 5th Legislative District deserve safer communities, stronger schools, and a state government that respects the people paying the bills. Olympia recently voted for the largest tax increase in state history while many families struggle with rising costs.”
(WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet) “5th Legislative District, House Position 1. I bring 36 years of public service experience, including a long career with the King County Sheriff’s Office, where I served from 1990 to 2021 in patrol, investigations, school safety, community policing, administration, operations, and strategic planning roles.”
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