State Representative Pos. 1 District 41 in Washington State House District 41, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Janice Zahn — Incumbent State Representative for the 41st Legislative District, Position 1 in Bellevue, Washington

  Janice Zahn was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives for the 41st district in January 2025. She previously served on the Bellevue City Council starting in 2017. Zahn is also the Chief Engineer at the Port of Seattle, where she has worked since 2000. She immigrated to the United States from Hong Kong at the age of ten. Zahn holds three degrees from the University of Washington: a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a Master of Science in Structural Engineering, and a Master of Public Administration. Her career includes working as a structural engineer designing bridge and waterfront projects before joining the Port of Seattle. She has been actively involved in her community, serving in leadership roles with the PTA, as a Girl Scout leader, and on the boards of organizations like The Sophia Way and Nourishing Networks.

• Elle Nguyen — Real estate investor in WA

  Elle Nguyen is a Republican candidate running for election to the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 41-Position 1, in the primary election on August 4, 2026. She holds a bachelor's degree (2010) and a graduate degree (2012) from Regent University, and earned a J.D. from Seattle University in 2016. Her professional background includes experience as a real estate investor. Nguyen previously ran for Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 2 in the 2022 primary but was unsuccessful. She is currently on the ballot alongside incumbent Janice Zahn (D) and Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party).

• Alex Tsimerman — Businessman, business consultant, and assistant professor in Bellevue, WA

  Alex Tsimerman is a businessman, consultant, and former assistant professor with a Master's Degree in Engineering and Management. A 40-year resident of Bellevue, Washington, he identifies as a dissident against what he calls a 'Dem-Nazi-Fascist' government. Tsimerman has frequently run for state and local offices since 2014, including U.S. Senator and State Governor. For his 2026 campaign for Washington State Representative, District 41, Position 1, he advocates an 'America First' agenda. His platform involves firing what he terms 'racist-bloody-criminal-junta, Dem-Gestapo-Antisemite-Nazi-Fascist' officials, and restoring common sense and constitutional freedoms. Tsimerman states he does not accept campaign money, prioritizing public intellect over funding.