Legislative District 42
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ community members are living and working in districts across Washington state. Here's how we are making an impact in your neck of the woods.
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FAST FACTS
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2,125 alumni
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83ÌýHusky Promise students
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299 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students
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126 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty and staff
FEATURED HUSKIES FROM THE 42ND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

"As a descendant of survivors of the great flood, colonization, and ongoing assimilation, resilience and responsibility to my community guide my work and my studies in environmental science. During my time at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, I focused on uplifting Indigenous perspectives through my involvement in campus organizations, leadership roles, and environmental initiatives. I plan to study environmental law to help Indigenous communities, especially my own, prevent further ecological destruction and protect the natural world for the next seven generations."
SERVING THE 42ND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ facilitates hundreds of programs in communities across the state. Below are a few that operate in your district. Programs active as of January 2023.

Washington Sea Grant
is part of a national network of Sea Grant programs administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. For over 50 years, WSG has funded high impact research projects and partnered with communities, businesses, educators and the public to advance regional understanding and sustainable use of our ocean and coastal resources. Washington Sea Grant strives to support healthy, productive and resilient coastal and marine ecosystems that sustain our state’s diverse cultural and maritime heritage, vibrant coastal communities, clean waters and beaches, prosperous fisheries and aquaculture, and diverse wildlife.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ in the High School
Through the program, high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can complete Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ courses — and earn college credit — in their own classrooms with their own teachers. Teachers are approved and trained by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty to teach official Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ courses using Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ curriculum, activities, texts, tests and grading scales. Participating students can earn college credits at a fraction of the cost, and these credits are accepted by most colleges and universities across Washington and around the country. Partner high schools can offer Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ coursework in computer science, math, science, world languages, humanities and social sciences. .ÌýÌý

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ INSPIRE
supports western Washington educators of pre-K through 12th grade with reciprocal research-practice partnerships, focusing on student thinking and giving educators the opportunity to learn alongside children, improving instruction and student achievement. Fueled by innovative local educators at all levels of the public-school system and supported by local philanthropists and individual donors, INSPIRE is coordinated by a team of faculty, staff and graduate students at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ College of Education.

Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
The (PNSN), a partnership between the University of Oregon and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, is dedicated to reducing impacts of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Washington and Oregon by providing accurate and timely information about earthquakes and ground motions to scientists, engineers, planners and the public. The second-largest seismic network in the United States, PNSN has more than 300 seismograph stations as well as several offices and personnel across the region.
42ND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
Election Update: This site will be updated to reflect the results of the 2026 election after legislators have been sworn in on January 12, 2027. Thank you for your patience.
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Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D)Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D)
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Rep. Alicia Rule (D)Rep. Alicia Rule (D)
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Rep. Joe Timmons (D)Rep. Joe Timmons (D)
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