Osman Salahuddin
Candidate for State Representative, 48th Legislative District, Position 1
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative
- Campaign website
- electosman.com
State Representative for the 48th District and a former Redmond City Councilmember. Previously a medical device consultant, Fred Hutchinson cancer researcher, King County community engagement manager and coffee shop owner.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
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."
ReportRoll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular sessionGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Yeas: 51 Nays: 46 Absent: 0 Excused: 1 … Reed, Ryu, Salahuddin, Santos”
Public safety
Supports funding body-worn cameras and first responder technology
ReportPriorities — Elect Osman Salahuddin for State RepCampaign website · electosman.com
“I will prioritize investing in first responder resources and technology, such as body-worn cameras (for more transparency) and opioid detectors”
Sponsored 2025 law expanding behavioral health co-response teamsIn office
Substitute HB 1811 (chapter 346, Laws of 2025).
ReportHB 1811 (2025–26): Crisis co-responseGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Enhancing crisis response services through co-response integration and support.”
Sponsored 2026 law regulating firearm manufacturingIn office
Substitute HB 2320 (chapter 203, Laws of 2026).
ReportHB 2320 (2025–26): Firearm manufacturingGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning the regulation of firearm manufacturing.”
Housing
Sponsored 2026 law easing affordable housing on religious propertiesIn office
Second Substitute HB 1859 (chapter 2, Laws of 2026).
ReportHB 1859 (2025–26): Housing development/religious organizationsGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Expanding opportunities for affordable housing developments on properties owned by religious organizations.”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored 2025 law allowing sick leave for immigration proceedingsIn office
Substitute HB 1875 (chapter 170, Laws of 2025).
ReportHB 1875 (2025–26): Sick leave/immigrationGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Allowing the use of paid sick leave to prepare for or participate in certain immigration proceedings.”
Courts & justice
Sponsored 2025 law allowing longer sentences for rape causing pregnancyIn office
HB 1484 (chapter 90, Laws of 2025).
ReportHB 1484 (2025–26): Victim of rape/pregnancyGovernment record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
“Concerning exceptional sentences for offenses which result in the pregnancy of a victim of rape.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Osman Salahuddin on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (11)
- 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
- 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
- Priorities — Elect Osman Salahuddin for State Rep
Campaign website · electosman.com
- Roll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular session
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1484 (2025–26): Victim of rape/pregnancy
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1875 (2025–26): Sick leave/immigration
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1811 (2025–26): Crisis co-response
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 2320 (2025–26): Firearm manufacturing
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
- HB 1859 (2025–26): Housing development/religious organizations
Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov
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