My-Linh ThaiMy-Linh Thai

Democratic incumbent Rep. My-Linh Thai is seeking her fifth term representing the 41st Legislative District in the state House. Before joining the Legislature, Thai served as the president of the Bellevue School District and as vice president of the Washington State School Board Directors Association. She was the first refugee elected to the state House and is now the deputy majority leader. In the past, Thai sponsored an impressive number of bills in the House aimed at improving the lives of Washingtonians. Some of those include reducing plastic pollution, expanding eligibility for the Working Families Tax Credit, and protecting consumer health data. She also led efforts to make the Lunar New Year a state holiday. During the 2025-2026 legislative sessions, Thai was a reliable and consistent progressive voice, championing several bills to improve affordability in Washington and protect immigrant communities. She co-sponsored legislation to limit rental increases and supported bills aimed at improving gun safety measures. My-Linh Thai continues to be a progressive champion, advocating to make all of our lives better. She has more than earned your vote to serve another term in the state House, representing the 41st Legislative District.

Was endorsed for the August 2026 Primary Election Ballot