State Senator District 48 in Washington State Senate District 48, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Vandana Slatter — Incumbent Washington State Senator, District 48 in Bellevue, Washington

  Dr. Vandana Slatter is a Canadian-American politician, pharmacist, and scientist. She was appointed to the State Senate in January 2025 after serving four terms in the Washington House of Representatives. Prior to the legislature, she served on the Bellevue City Council. Slatter has a professional background as a clinical scientist and pharmacist at leading biotech companies like Amgen. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of British Columbia, a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington.