Washington State Senate District 26

Current seat holder: Deborah Krishnadasan.

Deborah Krishnadasan

Deborah Krishnadasan Elected experience: Current State Senator, LD 26, former Peninsula School District Board Member and President; Professional experience: A mom, community leader, and advocate for public education, Deb has held professional roles at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and in mergers and acquisitions at Microsoft. Education: BA, Western Washington University.

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

Campaign site

“Education BA, Western Washington University Community Service Deb founded one of the largest public school advocacy organizations, Stand Up for Peninsula Schools, earning Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s “Citizen of the Year (2023)”. She also earned the “Golden Acorn” award for service as a PTA member and treasurer at Purdy Elementary.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I secured funding for the 26th District’s transportation infrastructure, food banks, jobs, and other priorities. I voted against a gas tax increase and taxes on small businesses.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“My career included fundraising, human resources, and mergers and acquisitions at Microsoft, but my greatest passion has been serving my community. That experience reinforced my belief that we accomplish more when we work together.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Gary Parker

Gary Parker Professional experience: Intel Corporation - Over 30 years as engineer and executive overseeing global operations and complex product delivery. Owner of BBQ2U, honored as 2025 Business of the Year by the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Voted SS Best BBQ, 8 years running!. Education: Bachelor of Science, Electronic Physics – Park University.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Intel Corporation - Over 30 years as engineer and executive overseeing global operations and complex product delivery. Owner of BBQ2U, honored as 2025 Business of the Year by the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I’m proud to have invested here, in our community, voted 2025 Finest Citizen and 2024 GH Citizen of the Year, for building community through school fundraisers, senior movie days, community bingo, and founding Authors Corner supporting local writers. President, Rotary Club of Gig Harbor; Trustee, Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Board.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Maybe you’d agree that helping others, when we can, is something we should all try to do? That belief in service and putting people above politics is what brings our community together.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)