Jessica Forsythe

Jessica Forsythe, a Democratic candidate, is running for the Washington House of Representatives in District 48, Position 2, in the 2026 primary election. A Redmond City Councilmember since 2019, she previously served as Council President and has worked on issues like affordable housing, climate change, public safety, and transportation. Forsythe is also the Executive Director of Emerge WA, a non-profit supporting women and non-binary leaders, and a proud union member. Inspired by her family's legacy, she is committed to public service. Her platform emphasizes climate and environmental resiliency, where she co-wrote Redmond's Climate Emergency Declaration, and improving housing affordability, aiming to bring her collaborative leadership to Olympia.