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State Representative, 46th Legislative District · Position 2
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Darya FarivarWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Darya Farivar

Candidate for State Representative, 46th Legislative District, Position 2

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Representative; ADA & Disability Equity Specialist, King County
Campaign website
daryaforhouse.com

State Representative for the 46th District and the first Middle Eastern woman elected to the Washington Legislature. Works as an ADA and disability equity specialist in the King County Executive's Office.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supported creating a Washington state wealth tax

    Issues – Darya Farivar for State House

    Campaign website · daryaforhouse.com

    “She supported HB 1406 to create the Washington state wealth tax”
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  • Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office

    On final passage as amended by the House, March 9, 2026 (51 yeas, 46 nays); the quoted names are from that roll call's yea list. The bill's title: "Establishing a tax on millionaires."

    Roll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular session

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Yeas: 51 Nays: 46 Absent: 0 Excused: 1 … Entenman, Farivar, Fey, Fitzgibbon”
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Public safety

  • Supports assault rifle bans and limits on bulk gun purchases

    Issues – Darya Farivar for State House

    Campaign website · daryaforhouse.com

    “She supports comprehensive bans on assault rifles (HB 1240) and preventing bulk firearms purchases (HB 2054).”
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Housing

Health & human services

  • Supports universal health coverage

    Issues – Darya Farivar for State House

    Campaign website · daryaforhouse.com

    “Her vision includes universal coverage, prioritizing patients over profits.”
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  • Sponsored 2026 law barring deed limits on grocers, pharmaciesIn office

    HB 2294 (chapter 24, Laws of 2026). Her statement ties it to Lake City losing a grocery store.

    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

    “I passed legislation preventing stores from blocking new grocers and pharmacies”
    HB 2294 (2025–26): Use restrictions/food, medicine

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Prohibiting negative use restrictions on real property that have the effect of limiting consumer access to food and medicine.”
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  • Sponsored 2025 law streamlining home care worker background checksIn office

    Substitute HB 1395 (chapter 214, Laws of 2025).

    HB 1395 (2025–26): Home care worker background checks

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Streamlining the home care worker background check process.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Darya Farivar on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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