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Meet Victoria

As your State Senator for the 5th Legislative District, Victoria brings a unique combination of scientific expertise, legislative success, and local government experience. With a PhD in Ecology and experience as a data scientist, she has translated her expertise into concrete policy wins that benefit all Washingtonians.

As State Representative, Victoria Hunt has established herself as a highly effective, collaborative legislator. Her success in the legislature builds on years of service on the Issaquah City Council where she served three terms.

2025 Major Legislative Victories:

  • Clean Energy Leadership: Authored and passed EHB 1329, modernizing Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act
  • Family-Friendly Communities: Prime sponsor of  ESHB 1562, ensuring baby changing stations in public buildings
  • Environmental Protection: Fought for and succeeded in passing SHB 1670, creating public notification systems for sewage spills (Featured in The Seattle Times: “Find a sewage spill near you; WA to develop new tool“)

As Vice Chair of the House Environment & Energy Committee in her first term, Victoria shaped critical environmental and energy policies beyond just her own bills, co-sponsoring bills on reducing pollution, creating more renewable energy, and protecting Puget Sound and public lands.

Her unanimous appointment by the King County Council to the State Senate in June 2025 reflects the confidence her colleagues have in her leadership and effectiveness.

Public Safety

Safe Communities

Victoria believes public safety means everyone feels and is safe in the communities in which thye live, play and work. Victoria supports our police, firefighters and our first responders.

State Legislative Action:

  • Co-sponsored HB 2015, strengthening public safety measures and providing funding
  • Supported critical sentencing enhancement legislation for serious crimes including sexual assault
  • Co-sponsored HB 1271, helping our firefighters be prepared for wildland fire

Local Leadership:

  • While Issaquah Council President, added resources to both Police and Human Services departments

Affordable Housing

Housing Affordability

In the State Senate, Victoria champions:

  • Increased affordable housing for every income level
  • Housing and transit options
  • State-city partnerships that respect local control while meeting regional needs
  • Strengthening programs to remedy against housing discrimination

Education

Excellence in Public Education

As a mother of two young children and a legislator who delivers, Victoria doesn’t just advocate, she acts:

  • Co-sponsored HB 1351, providing more opportunities for early childhood education programs
  • Champions increased funding for public schools and for special education
  • Advocates for accessible, affordable childcare
  • Supports educators with the resources they need to help every student thrive

Environmental Stewardship

From PhD Scientist to Environmental Policy Leader

Victoria’s environmental leadership produces real results:

  • 3 bills signed into law in her first session
  • Vice Chairof the House Environment & Energy Committee
  • On Issaquah City Council, led development of Issaquah’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan
  • Champions evidence-based clean energy policies based on her experience as a data scientist at Breakthrough Energy, modeling solutions for our electric grid

Healthcare and Reproductive Rights

Protecting Healthcare Access for All

Victoria stands firm on healthcare rights:

  • Co-sponsored HB 1291 on cost sharing for maternity services
  • Champions affordable healthcare and behavioral health resources
  • Unwavering advocate for reproductive freedom
  • Supports comprehensive healthcare access for all Washingtonians

Mobility

Moving Washington Forward

Victoria brings her planning expertise to transportation challenges:

  • Member of the House Transportation Committee
  • Advocates for light rail delivery on time and on budget
  • Champions complete streets and accessible sidewalks
  • Connects trail networks and promotes sustainable transportation options

Endorsements (2025 WA State Senate)

Organizations

Democratic Party

  • King County Democrats
  • 5th LD Democrats
  • King County Young Democrats

Advocacy Organizations

  • Washington Conservation Action
  • National Women’s Political Caucus of WA
  • APACE (Asian Pacific Islander Americans for Civic Empowerment)
  • Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion
  • 3.14 Action
  • Win with Women
  • Transportation 4 Washington

Labor

  • Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • Eastside Firefighters IAFF Local 1762
  • International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District Lodge 751
  • Puget Sound Pilots
  • SEIU 925
  • SEIU 775
  • Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (IBU)
  • Retired Firefighers of Washington (RFFOW)
  • Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 587
  • Retired Public Employees Council
  • Washington State Nurses Association PAC
  • Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)

Elected Officials

Federal

  • Kim Schrier, Congresswoman, 8th CD

State Executives

  • Bob Ferguson (D), Governor
  • Jay Inslee (D), (Former) Governor
  • Nick Brown (D), Attorney General
  • Mike Pellicciotti (D), WA State Treasurer
  • Joe Nguyễn, Director, WA State Department of Commerce
  • Dave Upthegrove, Commisioner of Public Lands

State Legislators

  • Lisa Callan (D), 5th LD State Representative (link to joint statement)
  • Lisa Wellman (D), 41st LD State Senator
  • Vandana Slatter (D), 48th LD State Senator
  • Davina Duerr, 1st LD State Representative
  • Lisa Parshley (D), 22nd LD State Representative
  • Liz Berry (D), 36th LD State Representative
  • Osman Salahuddin (D), 48th LD State Representative
  • Emily Alvarado (D), 34th LD State Senator
  • Chris Stearns (D), 47th LD State Representative
  • Adam Bernbaum (D), 24th LD State Representative
  • Mary Fosse (D), 38th LD State Representative
  • David Hackney (D), 11th LD State Representative
  • Steve Berguist (D), 11th LD State Representative
  • Manka Dhingra (D), 45th LD State Senator
  • Alex Ramel (D), 40th LD State Representative
  • Sharlett Mena (D), 29th LD State Representative
  • Gerry Pollet (D), 46th LD State Representative
  • Tina Orwall (D), 33rd LD State Senator
  • Rebecca Saldaña (D), 37th LD State Senator

King County

  • Sarah Perry, King County Councilmember
  • Rod Dembowski, King County Councilmember
  • Claudia Balducci, King County Councilmember

Mayors

  • Mary Lou Pauly, Mayor, Issaquah
  • Sean Kelly, Mayor, Maple Valley
  • Karen Howe, Mayor, Sammamish
  • Angela Birney, Redmond Mayor
  • Kelli Curtis, Mayor, Kirkland
  • Dana Parnello, Maple Valley Deputy Mayor
  • Mary Miller, Mayor, North Bend
  • Mason Thompson, Bothell Mayor

City Council Members

  • Lindsey Walsh, Issaquah City Council President
  • Barb de Michele, Issaquah City Council Deputy President
  • Tola Marts, Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Zach Hall, Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Russell Joe, Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Kelly Jiang, Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Vanessa Kritzer, Redmond City Council President
  • Victoria Schroff, Maple Valley City Councilmember
  • John Herbert, Maple Valley City Councilmember
  • Jo Johnson, Snoqualmie City Councilmember
  • Ryan McIrvin, Renton City Councilmember
  • Paul Charbonneau, Newcastle City Councilmember
  • Ariana Sherlock, Newcastle City Councilmember
  • Heather Koellen, North Bend City Councilmember
  • John Stokes, Bellevue City Councilmember, former

Other Elected Officials

  • Matt Coyne, Issaquah School Board Director
  • AJ Taylor, Issaquah School Board Director
  • Sydne Mullings, Issaquah School Board Director

Community Members

  • Jason Ritchie, Former Sammamish City Councilmember
  • Kimberly Kapustein
  • Waylon Menzia
  • Matt Loschen
  • Rohana Joshi

Endorsements (2024 WA State House)

Organizations

Democratic Party

  • 5th LD Democrats (sole endorsement)
  • King County Democrats (sole endorsement)
  • King County Young Democrats (sole endorsement)

News and Advocacy Organizations

  • Seattle Times
  • The Stranger
  • The Urbanist
  • Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
  • Progressive Voter’s Guide
  • King County Federation of Democratic Women
  • 3.14 Action
  • Alliance for Gun Responsibility
  • APACE PAC
  • Children’s Campaign Fund
  • Climate Cabinet Action
  • Environment and Climate Caucus, Washington State Democratic Party
  • Fair Vote Washington
  • Grandmothers Against Gun Violence
  • Humane Voters of Washington
  • Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction
  • National Women’s Political Caucus of WA
  • Stand for Children Washington PAC
  • Transportation for Washington
  • Washington Education Association (WEA)
  • Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund
  • Win with Women

Labor

  • Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • SEIU 925
  • SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
  • Eastside Firefighters IAFF Local 1762
  • SEIU 775 (Long-term care workers)
  • Redmond Firefighters IAFF Local 2829
  • Washington Federation of State Employees
  • Teamsters Local 117
  • American Federation of Teachers Washingon
  • IBEW 46
  • IBEW 48 (Electrical Professionals)
  • IBEW 77
  • Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific
  • Iron Workers Local 86
  • Retired Public Employees Council of Washington
  • SMART Local 66 (Sheet Metal Workers)
  • UFCW 3000
  • Washington State Association for Justice, Justice for All PAC (support)
  • Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
  • International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District Lodge 751
  • LiUNA! Local 242
  • Seattle Building Trades
  • Washington State Nurses Association PAC
  • Washington State School Retirees Association
  • ARNPs (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners) United of Washington State

Tribes

  • Snoqualmie Tribe
  • Tulalip Tribes

Elected Officials

Federal

  • Kim Schrier (D), WA-8, US House

State Executives

  • Bob Ferguson (D), Attorney General

State Legislators

  • Bill Ramos (D), 5th LD State Representative
  • Lisa Callan (D), 5th LD State Representative
  • Lisa Wellman (D), 41st LD State Senator
  • Patty Kuderer (D), 48th LD State Senator
  • Davina Duerr (D), 1st LD State Representative
  • Beth Doglio (D), 22nd LD State Representative
  • Tana Senn (D), 41st LD State Representative
  • Chris Stearns (D), 47th LD State Representative
  • Amy Walen (D), 48th LD State Representative
  • Vandana Slatter (D), 48th LD State Representative

King County

  • Dow Constantine, King County Executive
  • Sarah Perry, King County Councilmember
  • Claudia Balducci, King County Councilmember
  • Girmay Zahilay, King County Councilmember
  • Rod Dembowski, King County Councilmember
  • Dave Upthegrove, King County Councilmember

Mayors

  • Mary Lou Pauly, Mayor, Issaquah
  • Mary Miller, Mayor, North Bend
  • Kali Clark, Sammamish Mayor
  • Sean Kelly, Maple Valley Mayor
  • Katherine Ross, Snoqualmie Mayor
  • Carol Benson, Black Diamond Mayor
  • Jan Molinaro, Enumclaw Mayor
  • Mason Thompson, Bothell Mayor
  • Kelli Curtis, Mayor, Kirkland
  • Angela Birney, Redmond Mayor

City Council Members

  • Lindsey Walsh, Issaquah City Council President
  • Barb de Michele, Issaquah City Council Deputy President
  • Chris Reh, Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Russell Joe, Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Tola Marts, Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Zach Hall, Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Dana Parnello, Maple Valley Deputy Mayor
  • John Herbert, Maple Valley City Councilmember
  • Victoria Schroff, Maple Valley City Councilmember
  • Cara Christensen, Snoqualmie City Councilmember
  • Karen Howe, Sammamish City Councilmember
  • Roisin O’Farrell, Sammamish City Councilmember
  • Satwinder Kaur, Kent City Councilmember
  • Jay Arnold, Kirkland Deputy Mayor
  • Neal Black, Kirkland City Councilmember
  • Kim-Khanh Van, Renton City Councilmember
  • John Stokes, Bellevue City Councilmember
  • Craig Reynolds, Mercer Island City Councilmember
  • Wendy Weiker, Mercer Island City Councilmember
  • Paul Charbonneau, Newcastle City Councilmember
  • Ryan McIrvin, Renton City Councilmember
  • Ariana Sherlock, Newcastle City Councilmember
  • Sun Burford, Newcastle City Councilmember
  • Vanessa Kritzer, Redmond City Council President
  • Melissa  Stuart, Redmond City Councilmember
  • Jessica Merizan, Carnation City Councilmember
  • Osman Salahuddin, Redmond City Councilmember

Other Elected Officials

  • Ryan Calkins, Port of Seattle Commissioner
  • Brittney Bush Bollay, King Conservation District Vice Chair, Board of Supervisors
  • Jen Carter, King County Public Hospital Commissioner
  • AJ Taylor, Issaquah School Board Director
  • Matt Coyne, Issaquah School Board Director
  • Sydne Mullings, Issaquah School Board President
  • Lindsey Yocum, Lake Washington School Board Director

“Victoria will bring an impressive set of skills to the Legislature. She has led on complex planning, human service, and mobility issues for the City of Issaquah and gotten results. She is a scientist who will ensure our state remains a national leader on climate action and environmental policy. And she shares our commitment to values of choice, equity, and opportunity and will put in the hard work to make lasting progress. She has my full support.”

Bill Ramos (D)5th LD Incumbent Seat 1 State Representative

“Victoria knows that our communities are stronger when we listen to the needs of neighbors, invest equitably in our priorities, and provide the affordability and opportunity needed to set every Washingtonian up for success. She is smart, thoughtful, hardworking, and with a PhD in ecology she will be the environmental champion our region needs. Victoria will make an excellent Representative for the 5th LD.”

Sarah PerryKing County Councilmember

“As a Councilmember and former Planning Commissioner, Victoria has advocated passionately for our community. She will be the kind of partner we need in Olympia, listening to our voices and priorities, and protecting what makes our region the best place to live. She will be a champion for environmental sustainability, climate action, and land use policy that supports community needs, and that protects the qualities that make living here so special.”

Mary Lou PaulyMayor, City of Issaquah

Community Members

  • Jason Ritchie, Former Sammamish City Councilmember
  • Julian Mydlil, Chair, Issaquah Transportation Advisory Board
  • Marcie Maxwell, former 41st LD State Representative
  • Mariah Bettise, former Issaquah City Council, Board Member, Issaquah Food Bank
  • Joshua Schaer, Former Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Nina Milligan, Former Issaquah City Councilmember
  • Suzanne Weaver, former Issaquah School Board Director
  • Tom Odell, former Mayor of Sammamish
  • Rituja Indapure, former Sammamish City Council, Chair of the Washington State Women’s Commission
  • Jim Mayhew, former Snoqualmie City Councilmember
  • Connie Fletcher, former State Board of Education
  • Ann Fletcher, Founder of Issaquah People for Climate Action
  • Dave Kappler, Issaquah Alps Trails Club, former Issaquah City Council
  • Jamie Finch, Issaquah Environmental Board Chair
  • Jeanne Kohl-Welles, King County Councilmember, Former
  • Phillipa Kassover, Lake Forest Park City Councilmember, former
  • Kashif Zahoor, President, Issaquah Highlands Board of Trustees
  • Ingrid Anderson
  • Ken Konigsmark
  • Ruben Nieto
  • Tanya Lavoy
  • Waylon Menzia

Please note: Endorser’s offices, positions, or organizations are provided for identification only and do not denote an endorsement of the candidate by that organization. 

Qualifications

  • Current WA State Senator, LD 5 
  • Former WA State House Rep, LD 5
  • Former Issaquah City Council Member
  • Current and Prior Career Experience:
    • Chief Data Officer – Crosswalk Labs
    • Data Scientist and Statistician – Global Good
    • Affiliate Faculty – College of Built Environments, University of Washington
    • Conservation Scientist – Chicago Botanic Gardens
  • Education:
    • PhD in Ecology – University of Illinois
    • MS in Animal Breeding and Genetics – University of Wageningen (Netherlands)
    • BS in Biology – Cornell University

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