Janice Zahn
Janice Zahn (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 41-Position 1. She assumed office on January 21, 2025. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Zahn (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 41-Position 1. She declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
The King County Council appointed Zahn to the Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 1 on January 21, 2025, to replace Tana Senn (D).[1]
Biography
Janice Zahn's career experience includes working as the chief engineer at the Port of Seattle. She also began serving on the Bellevue City Council in Bellevue, Washington in 2017.[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 41-Position 1
Incumbent Janice Zahn (D) is running in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 41-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 41-Position 1
Incumbent Janice Zahn defeated John Whitney in the special general election for Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 1 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janice Zahn (D) | 70.9 | 30,898 |
| John Whitney (R) | 29.0 | 12,636 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 58 | ||
| Total votes: 43,592 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 1
Incumbent Janice Zahn and John Whitney defeated Vinita Kak in the special primary for Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 1 on August 5, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janice Zahn (D) | 64.0 | 21,079 |
| ✔ | John Whitney (R) | 28.3 | 9,331 | |
| Vinita Kak (D) | 7.6 | 2,502 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 32,954 | |||
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Endorsements
Zahn received the following endorsements.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 751
- Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates of Washington
- Sierra Club 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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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Tana Senn (D) |
Washington House of Representatives District 41-Position 1 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
