Candidates for WA's 5th Legislative District discuss parental rights, taxes, bipartisanship

Candidates for WA's 5th Legislative District discuss parental rights, taxes, bipartisanship

Libby Denkmann

Gabrielle Healy

October 15, 2025 / 10:42 am

Republicans in Washington state are eyeing a couple legislative races this year that could help them claw back a little power from Democrats, who currently hold majorities in both the state House and Senate. One of those races is a special election in Washington’s 5th Legislative District, which covers Issaquah to Enumclaw.

Democrat Victoria Hunt was appointed to this seat in June, following the death of Sen. Bill Ramos. Hunt is running to keep the position this fall. Previously, she served on the Issaquah City Council for three terms and served one term as a state Representative.

Republicans view this district as a potential flip. F