This week, we're looking at the special election in Washington’s 5th Legislative District, which covers Issaquah to Enumclaw.

State Sen. Victoria Hunt, a Democrat, was appointed to the seat and is running to keep her job this fall. 

Republicans are hoping to flip a couple of seats in the legislature and claw back some lawmaking power from Democrats, who currently hold majorities in both the House and Senate

Former State Rep. Chad Magendanz is challenging Hunt for the 5th district’s Senate seat. Magendanz is a Republican and served this district for two terms in the state House until he lost in 2016. 

We talk with him about his campaign. 

Guest

Chad Magendanz, former state representative, and candidate for state Senate in the 5tth LD

Related Links

On The Ballot: State Sen. Victoria Hunt, 5th Legislative District

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