State Senator District 35 in Washington State Senate District 35, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Carolina Mejia — Incumbent Thurston County Commissioner in WA

  Carolina Mejia is an incumbent Thurston County Commissioner, currently serving her second term until 2028. Born in Honduras, she moved to the U.S. at 11 and earned a BA in Business Administration. After relocating to Washington, she worked in law, including as a Judicial Assistant for Thurston County Superior Court. Elected Commissioner in 2021, she chaired the Board (2022-2023) and is Vice Chair of the Board of Health, advocating for diverse and underserved communities and LGBTQIA+ rights. Mejia, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent State Senator Drew MacEwen for the Washington State Senate, District 35, in the 2026 election.

• Drew C Macewen — Incumbent State Senator in Olympia, WA

  Drew MacEwen, a Republican, has represented Washington's 35th Legislative District since 2013, serving a decade in the House before transitioning to the State Senate in 2023. As an incumbent Senator, he brings a background as a real estate investor, financial advisor, and former Navy member. Born in Minnesota, he advocates for bipartisan solutions and constituent engagement. MacEwen champions policies to protect small businesses and lower utility costs, and has been outspoken on addressing the state's energy crisis, high gas prices, and tax policies he believes are burdensome. He currently serves as Republican Deputy Leader.