Biography
Deken Letinich is the Democratic candidate for the Washington House of Representatives, District 18-Position 2, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent John Ley.[1][2] He works as a laborer and previously served as an assistant political director and legislative director for the Washington and Northern Idaho District Council of Laborers.[1]
Deken Letinich graduated from Evergreen High School.[1] His career experience includes working as a laborer and as an assistant political director and legislative director for the Washington and Northern Idaho District Council of Laborers, and Ballotpedia lists him as affiliated with LiUNA Local 335 as of 2024.[1] In 2024, Letinich ran for Washington House District 18-Position 1 and lost the general election to incumbent Stephanie McClintock (R), 55.7 percent to 44.2 percent.[1]
- 1.Deken Letinich · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.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 18
Deken Letinich is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Washington House District 18 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
