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 12, 2026.
Obras (Democratic Party) is running in a special election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 33-Position 1. He is on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025. He advanced from the special primary on August 5, 2025.
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]
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 33-Position 1
Incumbent Edwin Obras and Kevin Schilling are running in the special general election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on November 4, 2025.
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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 | 10,702 |
| ✔ | Kevin Schilling (D) | 31.0 | 7,067 | |
| Darryl Jones (R) | 21.8 | 4,957 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 22,769 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
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2024
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In 2024, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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See also
2025 Elections
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Candidate Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 |
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 |
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