State Representative Pos. 2 District 10 in Washington State House District 10, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Carrie R. Kennedy — Retired in Oak Harbor, WA

  Carrie R. Kennedy is a Republican candidate for State Representative Pos. 2 in Washington's Legislative District 10 for the 2026 primary election. A retired Navy wife and school volunteer, Kennedy has a background as an activist. She previously ran for U.S. House of Representatives in 2020. Her platform emphasizes addressing government overreach, mental health, education, immigration reform, and enforcing the Rule of Law. Kennedy advocates for less government intervention and believes everyday citizens should be involved in finding solutions to national issues. She holds an A.A. degree and resides in Oak Harbor.

• Dave Paul — Incumbent State Representative Pos. 2 in Olympia, WA

  Dave Paul is the incumbent State Representative for Washington's 10th Legislative District, first elected in 2019. A Democrat, he currently chairs the House Higher Education Committee and previously served as Deputy Democratic Floor Leader. With over 25 years in higher education, he taught at Skagit Valley College where he also serves as Director of Community Relations. Paul advocates for women's reproductive rights, a strong clean energy economy, investments in public safety with embedded mental health support, modernizing 911 systems for rural areas, and increased access to education, housing, and healthcare for veterans. He is seeking re-election in 2026.

• Tim Hazelo — Farmer and financial planning business owner in Oak Harbor, WA

  Tim Hazelo is a Republican candidate for Washington Legislative District 10 Position 2 state representative in 2026. A 21-year Navy veteran, he served on the USS Nimitz and Independence, deploying in Desert Shield/Storm and Afghanistan. After military service and defense contracting, he became a North Whidbey farmer and owns a financial planning business. Hazelo champions common sense and fiscal responsibility, vowing to kill the state income tax, reduce housing regulations, deliver smarter infrastructure spending, and restore public safety with enforcement. He previously ran for U.S. House in 2020.