Washington State Senate District 35

Current seat holder: Drew MacEwen.

Drew C MacEwen

Drew C MacEwen is an incumbent Republican member of the Washington State Senate representing District 35. Elected experience: State Senate 2023 to present, State Representative 2013 to 2023; Professional experience: Managing Partner of Mountain Lakes Capital, Veteran of the US Navy Submarine Service. Education: Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College and graduate of the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.

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

Campaign site

“Thank you for the honor of serving the 35th District since 2013. Throughout my time in the Senate, I’ve focused on strengthening our communities through economic development, infrastructure improvements, and transportation investments that support long-term growth.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I was first elected to the State House in 2012 and am now seeking the state senate seat for my district. I have a proven bipartisan track record.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))
“Ensure we properly fund and support public safety” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))

Carolina Mejia

Carolina Mejia Elected experience: Thurston County Commissioner (2021-Present). PCO Smith Lake; Professional experience: Co-Chair, Washington State Association of Counties Legislative Steering Committee; Chair, Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization; Chair, Thurston County Board of Health; County Road Administration Board; National Association of Counties Rural Action Caucus; Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Working families like mine are struggling, and I want to be a voice for lowering costs as your State Senator. Arriving in this country as a young child, I witnessed my parents model a life dedicated to showing up for our neighbors.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“As County Commissioner, I helped establish a Home Fund to support our neighbors facing skyrocketing housing costs, helped families afford necessities during a formula shortage, managed a pandemic health crisis, and directed more than $20 million to help struggling families and businesses in our region.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I also worked to develop the first USDA-certified meat processing facility in Western Washington, a public-private partnership that fills a critical gap for our ranchers and strengthens our regional food system. But much more work has to be done.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)