Dustin Gleaves enters race for state representative position

Dustin Gleaves, a fire commissioner, announced that he is running for state representative for the 42nd legislative district, seeking to fill the seat currently held by Rep. Luanne Van Werven.

Gleaves, commissioner and chairman of Whatcom County Fire District 8, announced in a press release dated April 6 that he is seeking to fill Washington’s district 42, position 1 seat. The seat has been held since January 2015 by Van Werven, who is also being challenged by Blaine city councilmember Alicia Rule. Rule and Gleaves are both Democrats, while Van Werven is affiliated with the Republican Party.

According to his press release, Gleaves is co-owner of Woodhouse Laboratories, a microbiology laboratory in Whatcom County that “monitors medical devices and procedures to prevent healthcare-acquired infections.” He also currently works for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and volunteers weekly with the Bellingham Food Bank’s distribution events at Christ the King Church.

You can learn more about Gleaves and his campaign by visiting dustinforwhatcom.com.

Primary election day is August 4 and election day is November 3, concurrent with the 2020 presidential election. The top two finishers in the primary, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election.