State Representative Pos. 2
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 38; Washington · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 39 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 159,943 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 159,943) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 39.03, comparing state house districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Average representation + an uncontested race → Below average vote impact.
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Mary Fosse
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Mary Fosse has represented Washington House District 38, Position 2 since 2023 and serves as Deputy Majority Floor Leader. She previously served on the Everett City Council and as an Everett Districting Commissioner, and has a background in small business, legislative work, and community advocacy.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Civil Rights 1 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Election Integrity 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Efficiency 2 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 4 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Election sources
Source: voter.votewa.gov
Source: snohomishcountywa.gov