Alex RamelAlex Ramel

Rep. Alex Ramel is running for re-election to Position 2 in the 40th Legislative District. Ramel has been a strong progressive leader in the Legislature since his appointment in 2020 and re-election in 2022. He previously served on the board of the Whatcom chapter of Washington Conservation Voters and now works as a climate policy advisor for an environmental nonprofit. As a climate expert and former environmental organizer, Ramel has worked hard to protect Washington's clean air and water. In previous sessions, Ramel sponsored bills to upgrade the districts' energy systems in state-owned buildings and mitigate wildfire risk through electric utility planning. He also supported the successful 2024 bill to expand "middle housing" options, such as duplexes and triplexes, to alleviate the state's immense need for more housing options. Ramel helped secure millions in funding for local projects like the Lopez Island Food Hub. He has continued to be a champion for affordable housing measures, co-sponsoring legislation to encourage transit-oriented development and voting to limit rental increases so that more people can stay in their homes and out of homelessness. Ramel has been an outstanding advocate for progressive causes and has more than earned your vote to continue serving the 40th Legislative District.