Washington House of Representatives, District 33, Position 1

Rep. Edwin Obras is running for re-election to serve the 33rd Legislative District in Position 1 in the state House. Obras was appointed to this seat after former Rep. Tina Orwall moved to the Senate in 2025. Obras has over 25 years of experience working in human services, including homelessness, anti-hunger, capacity building, and youth development. Since his appointment, Obras has been a champion of thoughtful solutions to the challenges residents face. He voted in favor of several progressive bills, including capping rent increases at 10%, reducing landfill waste, and establishing anti-discrimination protections in schools. He also sponsored a bill to limit excessive home buying, preventing predatory corporations from unfairly driving up market costs. He also won praise from labor unions for his steady hand and hard work on bills to protect low-wage janitors and hotel workers. Obras co-sponsored bills to improve gun safety and responsibility, such as requiring permits for gun ownership and banning the sale and manufacture of ghost guns. Edwin Obras continues to be a progressive champion, actively pursuing legislation that improves the quality of life for all. He has earned your vote to serve another term representing the 33rd Legislative District.