Cindy Ryu
Candidate for State Senator, 32nd Legislative District
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative; insurance agent
- Campaign website
- cindyryu.com
State representative for the 32nd District since 2011 and chair of the House Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee; Shoreline mayor and city council member 2006–2009. Allstate neighborhood agent and commercial property manager; MBA from the University of Washington.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports a tax system where the wealthiest pay more
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I will continue to fight for a fairer tax system that asks the wealthiest to pay their share”
Housing
Economy & jobs
Supports limiting non-compete agreements for workers
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I've championed legislation to protect workers from unfair non-competes”
Supports tax credits and trade opportunities for small businesses
ReportIssuesCampaign website · Friends for Cindy Ryu · cindyryu.com
“Our government should help small businesses succeed by providing tax credits, trade opportunities, and community investment”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports extending broadband access statewide
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“worked to bring broadband access to every corner of our state”
Health & human services
Sponsored a law protecting crash patients from delayed ambulance billsIn office
Prime sponsor of HB 1187 (Chapter 126, Laws of 2026).
ReportHB 1187 (2025-26), bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Protecting patients involved in motor vehicle accidents from delayed ambulance bills.”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a law against distributing forged digital likenessesIn office
Prime sponsor of HB 1205 (Chapter 51, Laws of 2025).
ReportHB 1205 (2025-26), bill summaryGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Prohibiting the knowing distribution of a forged digital likeness.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Cindy Ryu on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (10)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (statewide and district contests)
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: King County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample ballot (all races and measures in King County), November 3, 2026 General and Special Election
Election filing · King County Elections · cdn.kingcounty.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Snohomish County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Official General Election Sample/Provisional Ballot, November 3, 2026, Snohomish County
Election filing · Snohomish County Elections (Auditor's Office) · snohomishcountywa.gov
- Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election, Snohomish County
Election filing · Snohomish County Elections (Auditor's Office) · snohomishcountywa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
- Issues
Campaign website · Friends for Cindy Ryu · cindyryu.com
- HB 1205 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1187 (2025-26), bill summary
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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