Edwin Obras
Edwin Obras (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 33-Position 1. He assumed office on December 11, 2024. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Obras (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 33-Position 1. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
The King County Council appointed Obras to the Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on December 11, 2024, to replace Tina Orwall.
Biography
Obras earned a B.A. in American Ethnic Studies from the University of Washington, and a masters in public administration from Northeastern University.[1]
From 2008 to 2024, Obras served in the Human Services Department for the City of Seattle in roles including deputy division director, budget and policy director, and contracts manager. He has also served as board president of the Filipino Community of Seattle.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Edwin Obras (D) is running in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on August 4, 2026.
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2025
See also: Washington state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Edwin Obras defeated Kevin Schilling in the special general election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edwin Obras (D) | 52.1 | 14,779 |
| Kevin Schilling (D) | 46.4 | 13,151 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 419 | ||
| Total votes: 28,349 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Edwin Obras and Kevin Schilling defeated Darryl Jones in the special primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on August 5, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edwin Obras (D) | 47.0 | 10,737 |
| ✔ | Kevin Schilling (D) | 31.0 | 7,086 | |
| Darryl Jones (R) | 21.8 | 4,976 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 22,842 | |||
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Endorsements
Obras received the following endorsements.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 751
- Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates of Washington
- Washington Conservation Action
- Washington Education Association PAC
Campaign themes
2026
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2025
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Tina Orwall (D) |
Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
