LD 36 State Senate – A Real Choice on Nov. 3
This is a two-candidate general election for Washington State Senate in Legislative District 36 (Northwest Seattle: Ballard, Magnolia, Queen Anne, Phinney Ridge, and surrounding neighborhoods). Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Summary of public roles and campaign themes. Not a prediction. For official ballot and filing information, see the Washington Secretary of State and King County Elections.
Candidates at a glance
| Candidate | Party | Background | Core message |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Noel Frame (Incumbent) |
Democrat | State Senator since 2023 (previously House since 2016). Vice Chair of Senate Ways & Means (Finance) and Human Services. | Progressive tax reform (key sponsor/advocate of the Millionaires Tax / ESSB 6346), expanded social services, housing, and progressive priorities. Strong institutional Democratic support. |
| Jillian England | Republican | Software systems engineer since 1984, mostly in healthcare (Alere Wellbeing 2005–2013; project manager at Cognizant 2019–2022). Precinct Committee Officer since 2007 and LD 36 GOP Vice Chair. B.S. Computer Science and Business, University of Puget Sound. | A path out — of addiction. of homelessness. of hopelessness. Break the addiction–homelessness–crime cycle. Energy abundance and reliable, affordable power. Repeal the new state income tax and lower the cost of living. |
Jillian England’s core message
1. Break the addiction–homelessness–crime cycle
A path out — of addiction. of homelessness. of hopelessness.
- Accountability with a path: a roof with rules, treatment that is not optional, and a real way back.
- Fund the exit: treatment capacity and recovery housing that move people out of crisis — not blank checks that just manage it.
- Name the market: open-air dealing along corridors like Aurora is a market to shut, not scenery to manage.
2. Energy you can count on
Our energy infrastructure is more fragile than it should be.
- Energy abundance: build new nuclear, including small modular reactors (SMRs).
- Protect hydro: keep the dams that already deliver clean, firm power.
- Reliable and affordable: power that stays on in a cold snap and bills families can afford.
Also on the ballot: cost of living
- Repeal the new state income tax.
- Lower the cost of living — housing, energy, and everyday costs.
Why your vote here matters
In several Seattle-area districts this year (for example, LD 32, 34, 37, and 43), the November ballot has no Republican — the top-two primary left voters with two Democrats or a single unopposed choice.
LD 36 voters do have a choice. That happened because a candidate filed, organized, and finished in the top two with about 5,876 votes. November is about building on that: a bigger vote for a path out of addiction and homelessness, reliable energy, and lower taxes.
Primary result
Primary certified Aug 19, 2026: Frame 87.69% (42,548), England 12.11% (5,876); both advance under top-two.
Unofficial general election results
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jillian England | 10,175 | 12.28% |
| Noel C. Frame | 72,558 | 87.55% |
| Write-in | 141 | 0.17% |
| Total | 82,874 | 100% |
As of Nov 12, 2026, 3:03 p.m. PT. · Secretary of State results →