Brianna Thomas
Brianna Thomas (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 34-Position 1. Thomas assumed office on January 21, 2025. Thomas' current term ends on January 12, 2026.
Thomas (Democratic Party) is running in a special election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 34-Position 1. Thomas is on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025. Thomas advanced from the special primary on August 5, 2025.
The King County Council appointed Thomas to the Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 on January 21, 2025, to replace Emily Alvarado (D).[1]
Biography
Thomas received a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. Her career experience includes working as an office manager for the Church Council of Greater Seattle, field director for the Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund, campaign manager for ballot measures, and as a legislative aide to Councilmember Lorena González. As of the city council primary, Thomas was González's chief of staff.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Washington state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
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Special general election for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1
Incumbent Brianna Thomas is running in the special general election for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 on November 4, 2025.
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1
Incumbent Brianna Thomas advanced from the special primary for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 on August 5, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Brianna Thomas (D) | 97.0 | 30,117 |
Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 942 |
Total votes: 31,059 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2021
See also: City elections in Seattle, Washington (2021)
General election
General election for Seattle City Council Position 9 At-Large
Sara Nelson defeated Nikkita Oliver in the general election for Seattle City Council Position 9 At-Large on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Sara Nelson (Nonpartisan) ![]() | 53.9 | 139,336 |
![]() | Nikkita Oliver (Nonpartisan) ![]() | 46.0 | 119,025 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 363 |
Total votes: 258,724 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Seattle City Council Position 9 At-Large
The following candidates ran in the primary for Seattle City Council Position 9 At-Large on August 3, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Nikkita Oliver (Nonpartisan) ![]() | 40.2 | 79,799 |
✔ | ![]() | Sara Nelson (Nonpartisan) ![]() | 39.5 | 78,388 |
![]() | Brianna Thomas (Nonpartisan) | 13.4 | 26,651 | |
![]() | Corey Eichner (Nonpartisan) ![]() | 3.5 | 7,030 | |
![]() | Lindsay McHaffie (Nonpartisan) ![]() | 1.5 | 3,048 | |
Rebecca Williamson (Nonpartisan) | 0.8 | 1,646 | ||
![]() | Xtian Gunther (Nonpartisan) ![]() | 0.7 | 1,409 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 637 |
Total votes: 198,608 | ||||
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2015
The city of Seattle, Washington, held elections for city council on November 3, 2015. A primary took place on August 4, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was May 15, 2015. All nine council seats were up for election.[3][4] In the Position 1 race, Shannon Braddock and Lisa Herbold advanced past Pavel Goberman, Charles R. Redmond III, Arturo Robles, Jody Rushmer, Phillip Tavel, Brianna Thomas and Karl Wirsing in the primary election on August 4, 2015. A recount to decide the race between Braddock and Herbold started on December 3, 2015, and concluded with confirmation of Herbold's victory on December 7, 2015.[5] Amanda Kay Helmick dropped from the race on May 20, 2015.[6]
Seattle City Council Position 1, General election, 2015 | ||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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49.8% | 12,459 |
Shannon Braddock | 49.6% | 12,420 |
Write-in votes | 0.62% | 155 |
Total Votes | 25,034 | |
Source: King County, Washington, "November 3, 2015 General Election Recount Summary Report-Final Results, City of Seattle Council District No. 1," December 7, 2015 |
Seattle City Council Position 1 Primary Election, 2015 | |||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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30.1% | 5,234 | |
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27.8% | 4,824 | |
Phillip Tavel | 18.2% | 3,156 | |
Brianna Thomas | 10.2% | 1,765 | |
Charles R. Redmond III | 7.3% | 1,268 | |
Jody Rushmer | 2.1% | 368 | |
Karl Wirsing | 1.4% | 245 | |
Arturo Robles | 1.4% | 240 | |
Pavel Goberman | 1.2% | 204 | |
Write-in | 0.3% | 58 | |
Total Votes | 16,247 | ||
Source: King County Elections, "Official primary election results," accessed August 12, 2015 |
Endorsements
In 2015, Thomas' endorsements included the following:[7]
- King Country Democrats
- NARAL Pro-Choice America
- 11th District Democrats
- King County Young Democrats
- The Sierra Club
- National Women’s Political Caucus
- International Aerospace Machinists Local 751
- Martin Luther King County Labor Council
- SEIU Locals 6, 775, 925, 1199NW
- Equal Rights Washington
- Senator Steve Hobbs
- Representative Eric Pettigrew
- Representative Zack Hudgins
- Representative David Sawyer
Campaign themes
2025
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2021
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Campaign website
Thomas' campaign website stated the following themes.
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Our Vision for Seattle I am running for Seattle City Council because our city's greatest challenges deserve REAL results, not just rhetoric - lifting ALL our neighbors up, and making sure no one is left behind. Criminal Justice Reform The city must continue to reform the very structure of our current criminal justice system. Seattle deserves a justice system that trusts its people, that addresses its inherent biases, and does not incur further harm against residents. I will prioritize:
Economic Recovery & Supporting Small Businesses Seattle has been at the national forefront of innovative businesses and labor laws. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, city, and local neighborhoods. I will prioritize:
Building a Seattle for Tomorrow We must act now to build a city that’s prepared for the continued influx of people being displaced by extreme weather conditions. While Seattle industries grow, so does the need for affordable housing and a clear path to continued sustainable, green development. I will provide the compassionate and effective leadership we’ll need for the city to thrive in 10, 20, or 30 years. We must prioritize sustainable growth so we can all live well in Seattle. I will prioritize:
Homelessness The solution to homelessness is in the name-- homes. We know that to get people off the streets and out of their cars, they need a roof over their head and supportive services to keep them housed. I will prioritize:
Housing Affordability In order to be a city where people of all incomes and economic circumstances can live and thrive, we must expand renter protections, foreclosure prevention, and actively prevent displacement and gentrification as our city grows. I will prioritize:
Climate Change Environmental issues are inextricably tied to issues of development, affordable housing, food security, and transportation. I will lead with an intersectional lens that centers communities most impacted by environmental injustice. Even in our beautiful city of Seattle, the effects of climate change disproportionately impact BIPOC communities. As Seattle grows, we must use green, sustainable development throughout the city. I will prioritize:
Transit & Infrastructure Having not owned a car in years, I rely on the C Line to keep me moving. All Seattleites should have access to a transit system that is reliable, multi-modal, convenient and accessible regardless of each person’s location or physical ability. I will prioritize:
Democracy & Accountability I’m proud to have led Honest Elections, which brought us the Democracy Voucher Program. I will continue to increase democracy, participation, transparency and accountability while in office. I will prioritize:
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—Brianna Thomas' 2021 campaign website[9] |
2015
Thomas' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
Public Safety and Police Reform
- Excerpt: "Seattle residents deserve to be safe in their homes and in their neighborhoods. When we call the police for help, we deserve a quick response. We deserve a police department that treats each of us with dignity and that upholds the highest standards of constitutional, community policing."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "Like most of the city, West Seattle and South Park lack adequate public transportation options. This disproportionally harms the poor, exacerbates persistent economic and social inequalities, inhibits economic growth and continues our outdated and environmentally irresponsible reliance on fossil-fuels."
Economic Justice
- Excerpt: "Low-wage and part-time workers are often treated as second-class employees. They are typically denied the wages, benefits and protections other employees enjoy. They are subject to unpredictable schedules and inconsistent hours. Many are misclassified by their employers as independent contractors and thereby denied the rights to organize and negotiate for fair wages and treatment. These practices are unjust and exploitative, and they must stop."
Municipal Broadband
- Excerpt: "According to a recent study by the City of Seattle, 80% of our residents consider Internet access essential, but only 30% consider it affordable. In many neighborhoods, residents have only one option for an internet service provider. We know that when it comes to internet access, we're getting a bad deal."
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Officeholder Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ ‘’Washington State Standard’’, "Replacements picked for two WA legislators who took jobs in Ferguson’s administration," January 22, 2025
- ↑ Brianna Thomas' 2021 campaign website, "Meet Brianna," accessed July 7, 2021
- ↑ City of Seattle, "Law, Rules and Information for Filers," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ City of Seattle, "Seattle City Council Districts," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ King County Elections, "Official primary election results," accessed August 12, 2015
- ↑ West Seattle Herald, "Amanda Helmick drops out of District 1 City Council race," May 20, 2015
- ↑ peopleforbrianna.org, "Endorsements," accessed July 21, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Brianna Thomas' 2021 campaign website, "Vision," accessed July 22, 2021
- ↑ peopleforbrianna.org, "Issues," accessed July 21, 2015
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Emily Alvarado (D) |
Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |