State Representative Pos. 2 District 47 in Washington State House District 47, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Chris Stearns — Incumbent State Representative, District 47, Position 2 in Auburn, WA

  Chris Stearns, a member of the Navajo Nation, is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Washington's 47th legislative district, Position 2. He is seeking re-election in 2026. Stearns assumed office in January 2023 and currently serves as Speaker Pro Tem in the State House, where he presides over floor debates. He also chairs the Members of Color Caucus and is Vice-Chair of the State Government and Tribal Relations Committee. A lawyer specializing in Indian law, Stearns has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of Native Americans and vulnerable communities, working at both state and federal levels. His extensive public service includes being the first Native American elected to the Auburn City Council and serving as Director of Indian Affairs for the U.S. Department of Energy under President Bill Clinton. He resides in Auburn, Washington.

• Ted Cooke — Candidate for State Representative in WA

  Ted Cooke is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 47, Position 2, in the 2026 Primary Election. He is running for a state-level legislative seat. Available campaign finance records indicate no reported contributions or expenditures for his current campaign. Beyond his pursuit of this state representative position, specific details about his professional background or policy stances are not provided in the electoral information.