Deken Letinich

Deken Letinich is a longtime union organizer from Southwest Washington running this fall to flip a seat in the Washington House. For years, Deken has fought on behalf of Southwest Washington workers, finding his calling as a dedicated union advocate, and in 2024, he successfully fought for increased workplace safety and better access to health care products on worksites for working families. As a state representative, Deken will fight for affordable childcare, stronger public schools, critical infrastructure investment, and a stronger economy.

Dekan’s race to represent District 18 could be one of the most competitive in the state this year, but with a strong campaign and support from the DLCC, he’s ready to flip this seat blue.

2026 is a historic opportunity to grow Democratic power in the Washington House, where a blue supermajority is just seven seats away. 

Democrats have used their majorities in the Washington House and Senate to pass legislation to address issues including access to affordable housing, rising medical costs, and responsible gun ownership. 

The DLCC has worked closely with Washington Democrats, cycle over cycle, to steadily build a firewall against MAGA extremism. Establishing a supermajority in the Washington House is the next step towards protecting millions of Americans from Trump’s dangerous agenda.

A Democratic supermajority could refer constitutional amendments to the ballot to give voters a voice on key issues like redistricting, without Republican obstruction. Democrats have made amazing progress in Washington, but November’s elections are a watershed moment for the state. Now is the time to rally behind the most competitive candidates running in Washington this year.