State Representative Pos. 1 District 28 in Washington State House District 28, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Mari Leavitt — Incumbent State Representative in WA

  Mari Leavitt, a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, currently represents District 28-Position 1 and serves as Deputy Majority Whip. She assumed office in 2019 after being first elected in 2018, defeating the incumbent Republican. Leavitt holds an associate degree from Tacoma Community College, bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Washington University, and a PhD from Oregon State University. Prior to her legislative career, she chaired the Pierce County Ethics Commission. She is seeking re-election to her seat in the 2026 primary election.

• Kathy Richardson — Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Nurse Practitioner, Educator, Healthcare Leader, and Small Business Owner in University Place, WA

  Dr. Kathy Richardson is a Republican candidate for Washington State Representative, District 28, Position 1, in the 2026 Primary Election. An Army veteran, retired Lieutenant Colonel, nurse practitioner, educator, healthcare leader, and small business owner, she brings extensive real-world experience to her campaign. She is focused on building a stronger future for the district by advocating for safer communities, affordable living, economic opportunity, and accountable government. Dr. Richardson is running to restore trust, accountability, affordability, and practical leadership in Olympia, believing Washington deserves leadership grounded in experience rather than political theater.