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State Senator, 21st Legislative District

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on Washington laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Marko LiiasPrefers Democratic Party

    • Voted for ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office

  • Riaz KhanPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports reducing unnecessary government spending.

Public safety

  • Marko LiiasPrefers Democratic Party

    • Voted for HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office

  • Riaz KhanPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports law enforcement and safer neighborhoods.

Education

  • Marko LiiasPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored law restricting student cellphone use in schools.In office

  • Riaz KhanPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports protecting parental rights in education.

Housing

  • Marko LiiasPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports more housing near light rail and transit.
    • Voted for HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

  • Riaz KhanPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports affordable housing and local businesses.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Marko LiiasPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored the 2025–27 state transportation budget.In office

  • Riaz KhanPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports lower taxes and transportation improvements.

Environment & parks

  • Marko LiiasPrefers Democratic Party

    • Sponsored a bill on the tire chemical 6PPD.In office
    • Sponsored 2026 law expanding access to electric vehicles.In office

  • Riaz KhanPrefers Republican Party

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Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.