State Representative Pos. 1 District 20 in Washington State House District 20, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Peter Abbarno — Incumbent State Representative in Chehalis, WA

  Peter Abbarno is a State Representative for Washington's 20th Legislative District, first sworn into office in January 2021. A community leader, attorney, and small business owner, he previously earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science from the State University of New York at Fredonia. As a husband and father, he prioritizes safe neighborhoods, good schools, family-wage jobs, and opportunities for the next generation, believing that the best solutions come from communities. He advocates for relief and fixing Washington, having previously opposed measures such as an 18-cent gas tax.

• Andy Zahn — Candidate for State Representative Pos. 1 in Toutle, WA

  Andy Zahn is a candidate for Washington’s 20th Legislative District Representative, running in the 2026 primary as a Democrat. He grew up in Toutle, Washington, and has worked as a farm hand, public lands steward, writer, and photographer. He states his motivation for running is to fight for rural Southwest Washington, not to become a career politician, aiming for real, long-term solutions. His campaign pillars include supporting farmers and creating union jobs through industrial hemp production, establishing large, accessible parks like the proposed Hopgood Rock Park near Morton, and bolstering rural community centers while protecting natural areas from suburban sprawl. His core focus is revitalizing rural Washington and preserving its character.