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Washington · State Senate · 2026
Michael Alvarez Shepard
Candidate for Senate District 42
Candidate list retrieved October 23, 2026 · page data built October 23, 2026
Ballot facts
- Name as listed
- Michael Alvarez Shepard
- Office
- Washington State Senate, District 42
- Party
- Democratic (as listed by the state)
- Seat
- 1 seat
- Election
- November 3, 2026 general
- Website
- Campaign website: www.shepardforsenate.com (domain of the campaign contact filed with the state)
- Candidate list
- Washington Secretary of State, VoteWA — GENERAL 2026 Candidate List (CSV export; State Senator and State Representative Pos. 1 and Pos. 2)
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“says…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Says he will work to bring down costs. | Washington Voters' Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 general election (candidate's statement) Accessed October 23, 2026 |
| Jobs | Says he will focus on jobs and a sustainable economy at the state level. | Washington Voters' Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 general election (candidate's statement) Accessed October 23, 2026 |
| Education | Says he will invest in Pre-K, K-12 and postsecondary education, including trade schools and apprenticeships. | Washington Voters' Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 general election (candidate's statement) Accessed October 23, 2026 |
| Rights and environment | Supports public safety, protection of public lands, and describes himself as 100% pro-choice. | Washington Voters' Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 general election (candidate's statement) Accessed October 23, 2026 |
Campaign finance
Not yet compiled. Candidates for the Washington Legislature report to the state’s campaign-finance office, not the FEC. Their reports are public on the official Washington campaign-finance search.
Record in office
No legislative record is linked to this candidate. Records are linked only when the candidate matches the current officeholder for this district by chamber, district and family name, to avoid misattribution.