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 they 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 Chair of 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

“As a pediatrician, I know how important it is to have leaders with a background in science who will fight for working families, ensure Washington makes science-based public health decisions, invest in clean energy jobs, and support STEM / STEAM education in our public schools. Representative Victoria Hunt has been a tireless advocate in the State House, and I’m proud to endorse her for State Senate. Victoria brings compassion, integrity, and real policy know-how to the job, and she’ll be a powerful voice for our community in Olympia.”
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier

“State Senator Victoria Hunt is working to strengthen public safety, make housing more affordable, and support excellence in public education. Senator Hunt has my full support to keep her seat in the Washington State Senate to continue her dedicated service to our community.”
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith

“State Senator Victoria Hunt 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 continue to deliver on the priorities of our district and she has my full support.”
King County Council member Sarah Perry

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)
Business and Professional Women of WA State
Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion
3.14 Action
Win with Women
Transportation 4 Washington
Gun Responsibility Alliance
Moms Demand Action – Gun Sense Candidate Distinction
Fair Vote Washington
Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund
Children’s Campaign Fund

Labor

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
MLK Labor
Eastside Firefighters IAFF Local 1762
Washington Education Association
Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District Lodge 751
Puget Sound Pilots
SEIU 925
SEIU 775
Teamsters 117
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT DC 5)
Sheet Metal Workers SMART Local 55
Sheet Metal Workers SMART Local 56
Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (IBU)
Retired Firefighters 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
Adam Smith, Congressman, 9th CD

State Executives

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

State Legislators

Lisa Callan (D), 5th LD State Representative (link to joint statement)
Zach Hall (D), 5th LD State Representative
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
Ruth Kagi (D), former 32nd 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
My-Linh Thai (D), 40th LD State Representative

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
Mary Miller, Mayor, North Bend
Mason Thompson, Mayor, Bothell
Chris Roberts, Mayor, Shoreline

City Council Members

Lindsey Walsh, Issaquah City Council President
Barb de Michele, Issaquah City Council Deputy President
Tola Marts, Issaquah City Councilmember
Russell Joe, Issaquah City Councilmember
Kelly Jiang, Issaquah City Councilmember
Vanessa Kritzer, Redmond City Council President
Dana Parnello, Maple Valley Deputy Mayor
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
Pam Stuart, Sammamish City Council

Other Elected Officials

Matt Coyne, Issaquah School Board Director
AJ Taylor, Issaquah School Board Director
Sydne Mullings, Issaquah School Board Director
Gloria Hatcher Mays, King County Fire Protection District 10

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