Legislative District 33 - State Representative Pos. 1
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 33; 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 · 59 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 157,458 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 157,458) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 59.47, comparing state house districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
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
Chris Martinez
Republican · declared
Chris Martinez is a Des Moines Republican precinct committee officer and blue-collar worker running for Washington House District 33 Position 1. His campaign describes a childhood in a low-income single-parent household, early incarceration, and a life rebuilt through faith, marriage, homeownership, and debt repayment. His PCO role is a political-party role rather than governmental office; focused research found no governmental office.
Darryl K. Jones
Republican · declared
Darryl K. Jones is a Kent Republican who ran in the 2025 special primary for this House seat and is again seeking it in 2026. His 2025 official candidate statement reported that he was elected as a 33rd Legislative District precinct committee officer, a political-party role rather than governmental office. Focused research found no current or prior governmental office.
Edwin Obras
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Edwin Obras is the assistant majority whip and state representative for Washington's 33rd Legislative District. King County appointed him to the House in December 2024, and voters elected him in 2025. He previously spent 18 years at Seattle's Human Services Department, ending as a division director, chaired the SeaTac Human Services Advisory Committee, and served as president of the Filipino Community of Seattle. He holds degrees from the University of Washington and Northeastern University.
Records: Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: www2.sos.wa.gov