There are 49 Legislative Districts Washington, each having one Senator and two Representatives.
Representatives hold positions for two years and Senators for four.
Elections are held in even numbered years with all 98 of the House seats and at least 24 Senate seats at stake. Washington members of Congress also be on the ballot. For more voter information see the Washington Voter Website Campaign season is a great time to get acquainted with candidates and let them know who you are, why you care about the arts and what the arts do for your community. This is a time when candidates are working to build relationships with constituents. Once the Legislature convenes in January Legislators are very busy and it is a difficult time to start a relationship, but if you've done your work at home, you can draw on your existing relationship to ask for support on specific issues.