Amy Walen

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Amy Walen
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Democratic Party

Candidate, Washington State Senate District 48

Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2
Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

6

Compensation

Base salary

$61,997/year

Per diem

$202/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

University of Queensland, 1990

Personal
Profession
Business owner
Contact

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Amy Walen (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 48-Position 2. She assumed office on January 14, 2019. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Walen (Democratic Party) is running in a special election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 48. She is on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025. She advanced from the special primary on August 5, 2025.

Walen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Amy Walen earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Queensland in 1990. Her career experience includes working as a legislator and business owner with a background in finance and human resources.[1]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Walen was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Walen was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Walen was assigned to the following committees:


The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2025

See also: Washington state legislative special elections, 2025

General election

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Special general election for Washington State Senate District 48

Incumbent Vandana Slatter and Amy Walen are running in the special general election for Washington State Senate District 48 on November 4, 2025.

Candidate
Image of Vandana Slatter
Vandana Slatter (D)
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D) Candidate Connection

Incumbents are bolded and underlined.

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Nonpartisan primary election

Special nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 48

Incumbent Vandana Slatter and Amy Walen advanced from the special primary for Washington State Senate District 48 on August 5, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Vandana Slatter
Vandana Slatter (D)
 
59.7
 
14,002
✔
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D) Candidate Connection
 
38.3
 
8,996
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.0
 
472

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 23,470
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Endorsements

Walen received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

  • King County Republican Party
  • Pastor's Picks

2024

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2

Incumbent Amy Walen won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D)
 
95.7
 
43,664
 Other/Write-in votes
 
4.3
 
1,945

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 45,609
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2

Incumbent Amy Walen advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D)
 
95.9
 
21,069
 Other/Write-in votes
 
4.1
 
905

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 21,974
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Walen in this election.

2022

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2

Incumbent Amy Walen won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D)
 
96.3
 
33,557
 Other/Write-in votes
 
3.7
 
1,287

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 34,844
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2

Incumbent Amy Walen advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D)
 
94.3
 
19,935
 Other/Write-in votes
 
5.7
 
1,202

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 21,137
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2020

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2

Incumbent Amy Walen defeated Tim J. Hickey in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D)
 
70.9
 
49,213
Image of Tim J. Hickey
Tim J. Hickey (R) Candidate Connection
 
29.0
 
20,115
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
62

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 69,390
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2

Incumbent Amy Walen and Tim J. Hickey defeated Morgan Puchek in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D)
 
68.0
 
28,930
✔
Image of Tim J. Hickey
Tim J. Hickey (R) Candidate Connection
 
26.0
 
11,059
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Morgan Puchek (D)
 
5.9
 
2,500
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
65

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 42,554
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2018

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2

Amy Walen defeated Cindi Bright in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D)
 
73.0
 
34,143
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Cindi Bright (D)
 
27.0
 
12,628

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 46,771
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2

Amy Walen and Cindi Bright advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Walen
Amy Walen (D)
 
76.1
 
19,758
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Cindi Bright (D)
 
23.9
 
6,190

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 25,948
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Campaign themes

2025

Candidate Connection

Amy Walen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Walen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Amy Walen is a dedicated public servant, small business owner, and longtime advocate for equity, opportunity, and strong communities. Currently serving in the Washington House of Representatives, she brings a wealth of experience in local and state government, having also served as Mayor of Kirkland. Amy is known for her pragmatic leadership, commitment to bipartisan problem-solving, and focus on policies that improve the lives of working families. Her work is grounded in a deep belief that government should be a force for good—supporting children, strengthening public education, addressing housing affordability, and ensuring every Washingtonian has the opportunity to thrive.
  • Fighting for Working Families: Amy is committed to building an economy that works for everyone—by investing in childcare, workforce development, and small businesses. In the Senate, she’ll continue to champion policies that ease everyday costs for families and expand opportunities across the 48th District.
  • Solving the Housing Crisis: As a former mayor and experienced legislator, Amy brings hands-on leadership to tackling Washington’s housing affordability crisis. She supports smart growth, tenant protections, and innovative policy solutions that allow people of all incomes to live, work, and thrive in our communities. For example, in the 2025–26 legislative session, she sponsored and passed HB 1757, which modified regulations for existing commercial buildings—allowing more commercial properties to be converted into much-needed residential housing.
  • Protecting Our Freedoms: Amy believes deeply in safeguarding fundamental rights—reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ equality, and democracy itself. In the 2025 Regular Session, she sponsored HB 1072 to preserve access to protected healthcare services, including end-of-life care, reproductive health care, and gender-affirming care. She will stand strong in the Senate against efforts to roll back hard-won progress and ensure Washington remains a place of inclusion, safety, and justice for all.
Amy is passionate about building thriving communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. She champions policies that support local businesses, expand access to affordable housing, and strengthen public education from early learning through career pathways. Amy is deeply committed to helping families thrive by ensuring access to child care, paid family leave, and vital health care services. Her focus is on practical, inclusive solutions that create economic opportunity, support working families, and ensure every person in Washington has a safe, stable place to call home.
The book "Evicted" by Matthew Desmond highlights how housing instability affects opportunity. It reinforces my belief in policy rooted in economic justice, compassion, and structural change.
Integrity, transparency, empathy, and a commitment to public service are essential. Elected officials must listen to their communities, act on evidence, and make inclusive, future-focused decisions.
Crafting equitable, effective legislation; ensuring public funds are used responsibly; and being responsive to constituents’ needs and concerns.
One of the most profound struggles in my life was navigating a breast cancer diagnosis while serving in public office. Balancing treatment, work, and family during that time was incredibly challenging. It gave me firsthand insight into the gaps and inequities in our healthcare system, especially for people managing serious illness while trying to maintain their jobs and care for their families. That experience deepened my commitment to expanding access to affordable, compassionate healthcare and supporting policies that ensure no one has to choose between their health and their livelihood.
Collaborative and respectful. We should share goals for the public good, while maintaining checks and balances that ensure broad representation and input.
Addressing the affordable housing crisis, adapting to climate change, closing equity gaps in education and health care, and maintaining a fair tax system amid fiscal uncertainty.
It can be helpful, but not required. Diverse perspectives enrich the Legislature, and what matters most is a deep commitment to public service and community understanding. My own experience — as a former mayor and current state representative — has given me a strong foundation in responsive governance, collaborative problem-solving, and policymaking that delivers real results, especially in areas like housing, healthcare access, and support for working families.
Yes. Trust and collaboration are essential for effective lawmaking. Strong relationships help build bipartisan support and lead to better outcomes for all Washingtonians.
Former Senator Karen Keiser is a model of dedication to workers’ rights, health care access, and legislative leadership with humility.
My focus is on serving the people of the 48th Legislative District. That’s where I believe I can have the greatest impact right now.
One of my constituents shared how hard it was to stay in our community after her rent doubled. Her story — and so many like it — drives my work to expand affordable housing and protect renters from displacement.
Yes, oversight is necessary. Emergency powers should be used responsibly, with transparency, checks and balances, and periodic legislative review.
A bill to streamline state support for local governments converting underused commercial properties into housing — building on my past work with HB 1757.
Alliance for Gun Responsibility

Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion
Seattle King County REALTORS®
Washington Hospitality Association
Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s Govt. Affairs Committee
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti
State Sen. Mike Chapman (24th LD)
State Rep. Larry Springer (45th LD)
State Rep. Sharon Tomiko-Santos (37th LD)
State Rep. Kristine Reeves (30th LD)
State Rep. Lauren Davis (32nd LD)
State Rep. David Hackney (11th LD)
State Rep. Davina Duerr (1st LD)
Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson
Redmond Mayor Angela Birney
Kirkland Mayor Kelli Curtis
Bellevue CM Dave Hamilton, Jared Nieuwenhuis
Kirkland CM Penny Sweet, John Pascal, John Tymczyszyn

Santos & Sue Contreras
Housing, Human Services, Education, Ways & Means, and Environment, Energy & Technology — areas where policy can deeply impact everyday lives, whether they be kids in public school, business owners, or working parents.
Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable. Government must be open about spending, ethical in decision-making, and accessible to the people it serves.
I support preserving direct democracy but believe the process should include transparency in funding sources and limits on out-of-state influence.

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Note: Walen submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on June 19, 2025.

Other survey responses

Ballotpedia identified the following surveys, interviews, and questionnaires Walen completed for other organizations. If you are aware of a link that should be added, email us.

2024

Amy Walen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Amy Walen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Amy Walen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Amy Walen campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2Won general$668,415 $668,154
2022Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2Won general$240,167 $84,535
2020Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2Won general$197,646 N/A**
2018Washington House of Representatives District 48-Position 2Won general$184,527 N/A**
Grand total$1,290,755 $752,689
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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