Phil Fortunato

Phil Fortunato is a candidate for State Senator District 31 Primary Election in 2026 in Washington State Senate District 31, Washington.

Incumbent State Senator in Auburn, WA

Also running: Tamara Stramel.

Phil Fortunato, a Republican businessman born in 1953 or 1954, is the incumbent Washington State Senator for the 31st Legislative District, representing areas including Auburn. He began his Senate tenure in 2017, following a prior term in the Washington House of Representatives (1999-2001). A past candidate for Governor (2020) and State Insurance Commissioner (2024), Fortunato is now seeking re-election for State Senate District 31 in the 2026 Washington Primary. He serves on committees such as Law and Justice and Transportation. His policy positions include opposing expanded voting rights legislation, citing bureaucracy, and advocating for gun rights, viewing restrictions as infringing on self-defense. He also addresses abortion funding issues.