State Representative Pos. 1 District 35 in Washington State House District 35, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Shaena Garberich — Candidate in Shelton, Washington

  Shaena Garberich is a candidate for Shelton City Council, Position 6. She has been involved in legislation to bring recovery dollars to Washington state and has worked with her church, Shelton United Methodist Church, to establish a recovery house for women and children in Mason County. She states she is running for City Council to address the struggles she sees in the community and to ensure every resident feels seen, heard, and valued.

• Dan Griffey — Incumbent State Representative in Allyn, WA

  Dan Griffey is the incumbent State Representative for Washington’s 35th District, representing Mason, Kitsap, and Thurston counties. He serves as Republican Whip and is Assistant Ranking Member on the Community Safety Committee, also sitting on Local Government and Transportation committees. A lifelong Allyn resident, Griffey retired in 2022 after a 30-year career as a professional firefighter, having started as a volunteer and EMT at 16. His legislative priorities include strengthening public safety, advocating for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors, and supporting law enforcement. He actively addresses the drug crisis by expanding treatment, streamlining the Involuntary Treatment Act, and increasing detox bed capacity. Griffey also advocates for private lab DUI testing to reduce backlogs and opposes job-killing fee increases. Committed to real solutions, he aims to improve lives in his district. He and his wife, Dinah, have four children and five grandchildren.

• Jim Pierson — Candidate for State Representative Pos. 1 in WA

  Jim Pierson is a Democratic candidate for Washington State Representative, District 35-Position 1, in the 2026 election. An esteemed U.S. Army veteran who served from 1979 to 1986, he earned a military citation from the Army Special Forces Qualification Course. Pierson, a graduate of Cerritos High School, also brings decades of experience as a product manager and from working within large, complex organizations. His campaign centers on advocating for working families, fostering strong public institutions, and ensuring transparent, accountable, and responsive government. He believes in leadership that serves everyone, not just the loudest voices.