State Senator District 30 in Washington State Senate District 30, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Claire Wilson — Incumbent Washington State Senator in WA

  Claire Wilson is an American educator and a Democratic incumbent Washington State Senator for District 30, serving since 2019. An alumna of Washington State University and the University of Northern Colorado, she is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. Wilson chairs the Human Services Committee and is vice-chair of Early Learning & K-12 Education. Her legislative priorities include education, early learning, child welfare, and community safety. She champions tax reform, expanded childcare access, comprehensive sexual health education, and juvenile justice and corrections reforms. As Assistant Majority Whip and an openly LGBTQ lawmaker, she strives to support Washington families and ensure the state thrives.

• Michael Rutland — Candidate for State Senator in WA

  Michael Rutland is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Washington State Senate, representing District 30. He officially declared his candidacy for the primary election scheduled for August 4, 2026, with the general election following on November 3, 2026. Rutland is challenging the incumbent Democrat, Claire Wilson, for the seat. His campaign has been promoted by the Senate Republican Campaign Committee, indicating active party support for his bid to serve in the state legislature.