Washington State House District 6, Position 1

Current seat holder: Mike Volz.

Michaela Kelso

Michaela Kelso Elected experience: Democratic PCO and State Committee Member 2020 to present; Professional experience: I immigrated to the US from Germany in 1993. I joined the US Army in 1995 and retired after 23.5 years in 2018. I spent the last 15 years in the Military Intelligence Corps working as a linguist and interrogator. My combat deployments include Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia. I know how to work effectively with others regardless of personal differences.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

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“Elected Experience Democratic PCO and State Committee Member 2020 to present.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Other Professional Experience I immigrated to the US from Germany in 1993.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“My message is simple: It doesn't matter who we support at the federal level, ultimately we all want, need, and strive for the same things. A healthy and happy family, a safe place to live, and a job that allows us to to have those things.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Alan Nolan

Alan Nolan Elected experience: Mead School Board Director, Position 2; Professional experience: Retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel with 22+ year career spent in fighters and helicopters with command experience leading large organizations. Small business owner of award winning construction business. Recognized industry expertise led to selection for state-level code writing group and nomination to board overseeing state building codes. Vice President of school board responsible for educating over 10,000 students.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

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“Retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel with 22+ year career spent in fighters and helicopters with command experience leading large organizations. Small business owner of award winning construction business.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“US Air Force Academy – Bachelor in Economics with French minor. Troy State University – Masters of Science, International Relations Community Service Spokane County Planning Commission Board Member.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Washington needs fiscal responsibility and accountability. Families feel Olympia’s failures in every paycheck, every grocery bill, and every tank of gas.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)