Washington State Senate District 21

Current seat holder: Marko Liias.

Marko Liias

Marko Liias Elected experience: State Senator, 2014 – Present, current Chair of the Transportation Committee, and previously served as Majority Floor Leader; State Representative, 2008-2014; Mukilteo City Councilmember, 2006-2008; Professional experience: Communications Manager, Snohomish County Executive; Adjunct Professor, Everett Community College & proud AFT union member; helped found a small, family-owned construction company. Education: BA, Georgetown University; MPA, University of Washington. Proud Kamiak HS Alum.

· Official legislative page · WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

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“Communications Manager, Snohomish County Executive; Adjunct Professor, Everett Community College & proud AFT union member; helped found a small, family-owned construction company.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“BA, Georgetown University; MPA, University of Washington.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“Board of Directors, Washington Institute for Public Policy; Board of Directors, Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Institute; Board of Trustees, Seattle Repertory Theater; Honorary Trustee, National Nordic Museum. Past Board Service: Youth Suicide Prevention Program, Community Transit, Snohomish County Board of Health.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

Riaz Khan

Riaz Khan Elected experience: Mukilteo City Councilmember: 2019 – 2023; Boeing SPEEA Council Representative: 2019 – 2024; Snohomish County & Washington State Labor Council Delegate: 2020 – 2024; Professional experience: Worked at Boeing since 1999 with extensive international aviation experience. Experienced in business operations, leadership, and working with diverse communities and organizations. Managing Director and Founder of a successful financial company.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

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“Worked at Boeing since 1999 with extensive international aviation experience. Experienced in business operations, leadership, and working with diverse communities and organizations.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

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