Who's on the ballot in
City of Des Moines
King County, Washington
Voters in City of Des Moines are in U.S. Congressional District 9. City of Des Moines is split between districts, so part of the town votes in WA Legislative District 30, WA Legislative District 33, WA Legislative District 30, WA Legislative District 33, Federal Way School District and Highline School District. Enter your street address below to see exactly which races are on your ballot.
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In Des Moines
Highline College
2400 S 240th St, Des Moines Directions
(entrance across from 27th Ave S)
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2026 General Election
in 30 daysTuesday, November 3, 2026
- Ballots due
- Drop boxes and voting centers close 8:00 p.m.
- Register by
- Oct 26, 2026
Candidates on the City of Des Moines ballot
State
State Senator, 30th Legislative District
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Michael RutlandPrefers Republican Party
- Claire WilsonPrefers Democratic Party
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State Senator, 33rd Legislative District
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- Tina L. OrwallPrefers Democratic Party
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State Representative, 30th Legislative District · Position 1
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- Tiffany BowyerPrefers Republican Party
- Jamila E. TaylorPrefers Democratic Party
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State Representative, 30th Legislative District · Position 2
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- Paul McDanielPrefers Independent Party
- Kristine ReevesPrefers Democratic Party
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State Representative, 33rd Legislative District · Position 1
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- Chris MartinezPrefers Republican Party
- Edwin ObrasPrefers Democratic Party
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State Representative, 33rd Legislative District · Position 2
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- Yuri MarinchikPrefers Republican Party
- Mia Su-Ling GregersonPrefers Democratic Party
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Judges & courts
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term
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- Scott EdwardsNo party listed
- Colleen MelodyNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 3
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- David StevensNo party listed
- Jaime Michelle HawkNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 4
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- Ian BirkNo party listed
- Sean O'DonnellNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 5, Unexpired 2-year term
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- Dave LarsonNo party listed
- Theo AngelisNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 7
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Todd A. BloomNo party listed
- Debra L. StephensNo party listed
Judge, Court of Appeals, Division I, District 1 · Position 5
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- David S. MannNo party listed
Judge, Court of Appeals, Division I, District 1 · Position 6
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Bill A. BowmanNo party listed
King County District Court Judge · Northeast Electoral District, Position 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Jan TrasenNo party listed
- Bianca TseNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Northeast Electoral District, Position 2
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- Michelle GehlsenNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Northeast Electoral District, Position 3
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- Lisa O'TooleNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Northeast Electoral District, Position 4
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- Kevin PeckNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Northeast Electoral District, Position 5
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- Jill KlingeNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Northeast Electoral District, Position 6
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- Denice GagnerNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Northeast Electoral District, Position 7
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- Peter PeaquinNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southeast Electoral District, Position 1
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- Leah TagubaNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southeast Electoral District, Position 2
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- Matthew YorkNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southeast Electoral District, Position 3
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- Tricia Grove JohnsonNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southeast Electoral District, Position 4
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- Corinna HarnNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southeast Electoral District, Position 5
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- Joshua C. HarrisNo party listed
- Heather M. BarkerNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southeast Electoral District, Position 6
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- Rhonda LaumannNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southwest Electoral District, Position 1
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- Brian ToddNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southwest Electoral District, Position 2
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- Andrea Samonica JarmonNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southwest Electoral District, Position 3
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- Mitch GreeneNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southwest Electoral District, Position 4
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- Fa'amomoi Masaniai, Jr.No party listed
- Harry SteinmetzNo party listed
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King County District Court Judge · Southwest Electoral District, Position 5, Short and full term
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- Noel MerfeldNo party listed
- Renee WallsNo party listed
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County
Metropolitan King County Council · District 2, Short and full term
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- Rebecca SaldañaNo party listed
- Toshiko Grace HasegawaNo party listed
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Metropolitan King County Council · District 6
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- Claudia BalducciNo party listed
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Metropolitan King County Council · District 8
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- Teresa MosquedaNo party listed
- Nick DudaNo party listed
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King County Prosecuting Attorney
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- Leesa ManionNo party listed
King County Assessor
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Rob FoxcurranNo party listed
- Dominique M ScarimboloNo party listed
King County Director of Elections
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Julie WiseNo party listed
Ballot issues
Initiative Measure No. IP26-645: repeal the 9.9% tax on income over $1 million; prohibit income taxes
Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 concerns state and local taxes. This measure would repeal a 9.9% tax on annual individual income over $1,000,000; prohibit taxes measured by individual income and taxes on individual income or the receipt of individual income; and define "income." This measure would decrease funding for public K-12 education, higher education (including universities and community colleges), and human services (primarily healthcare). Should this measure be enacted into law?
Initiative Measure No. IL26-001: parents' rights in public schools (restore Initiative 2081 as enacted)
Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 concerns parental rights relating to their children in public school. This measure would repeal amendments to a statute listing certain rights of parents and guardians of public-school children and re-enact the law as it was originally enacted by Initiative to the Legislature 2081. Should this measure be enacted into law?
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638: K-12 girls' sports eligibility and biological sex verification
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 concerns participation in athletics at K-12 schools. This measure would prohibit students it defines as "biologically male" from competing in certain school athletic activities intended for female students only. It would require verification of biological sex by students' healthcare providers. Should this measure be enacted into law?
Highline School District Proposition 1: $595.4 million school construction bonds
The Board of Directors of Highline School District No. 401 adopted Resolution No. 11-26, concerning neighborhood school improvements and safety upgrades. This proposition would authorize the District to: replace or rebuild four deteriorating schools (Cascade, Chinook, Sylvester, CHOICE Academy), including new career/technical learning spaces, secure entrances, security camera upgrades; make critical districtwide core building system upgrades, including heating, roofing, electrical, plumbing; implement districtwide health, security, fire system and earthquake safety upgrades; issue $595,400,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 21 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 11-26. Should this proposition be:
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Highline School District Proposition 2: technology and capital levy ($12 million a year, 2027–2030)
The Board of Directors of Highline School District No. 401 adopted Resolution No. 12-26, concerning educational technology and capital improvements to maintain student learning. This proposition would fund districtwide technology, programs and staff and other capital improvements not funded by the State, including cybersecurity protections, reliable internet, technology operations and infrastructure, and student/staff technology access, and authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes on all taxable property within the District: Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2027 $0.36 $12,000,000 2028 $0.35 $12,000,000 2029 $0.34 $12,000,000 2030 $0.32 $12,000,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 12-26. Should this proposition be approved?
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King County Fire District 20 Proposition 1: $16 million facilities and apparatus bonds
The Board of Fire Commissioners of King County Fire Protection District No. 20 adopted Resolution No. 2026-002, concerning emergency response facilities to protect public health, life and property. This proposition would authorize the District to: improve emergency response support facilities and infrastructure on two sites owned by the District; renovate and modernize the existing fire station; acquire firefighting and emergency response apparatus; issue no more than $16,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 20 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2026-002. Should this proposition be:
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King County Cemetery District 1 Proposition 1: Vashon cemetery levy increase
To support operational expenses, modernize and maintain burial records, acquire essential equipment, advance the development of green burial practices, and facilitate the acquisition of additional property, the Board of King County Cemetery District No. 1 adopted Resolution No. 295 proposing a permanent increase in its regular property tax levy from approximately $.03 ($.02816) to $.05 per $1000 of assessed valuation beginning in 2027. Should this proposition be:
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