Biography
Andy Zahn is the Democratic candidate for the Washington House of Representatives, District 20-Position 1, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Peter Abbarno.[1][3] Ballotpedia lists his profession as freelance writer.[1]
Andy Zahn is, according to his Ballotpedia survey answers, a lifelong resident of Toutle, Washington, where he grew up on a small farm near Mt. St. Helens.[2] The survey says he attended Lower Columbia College and has held jobs ranging from hauling hay to stewarding public lands, photography and writing for publications such as Digital Trends, Android Police and SlashGear.[2]
Zahn described himself as an outdoorsman and an advocate for conservation and outdoor access for rural residents.[2] He said he wants legislation to address conflicts among industry, agriculture and the environment in rural communities.[2]
- 1.Andy Zahn · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Andy Zahn — Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Washington House District 20
Andy Zahn is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Washington House District 20 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
