Andy Zahn for WA LD20
@electandy.bsky.social
I grew up in Toutle, working as a farm hand, public lands steward, writer, and photographer. I am running for the legislature not to become a career politician, but to fight for rural SW WA and everything I love about this place. 20th LD 2026 candidate
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Southwest Washington faces many challenges, both now and in the future, and as things stand, no one has been willing to meet those challenges head-on or seriously tackle the root causes of the prob…
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My platform:
1. Industrial hemp
2. New parks where we live
3. Revitalizing rural communities
We need real solutions for the challenges we face in rural Washington State. We must forge a better future for ourselves and future generations.
1. Industrial hemp
2. New parks where we live
3. Revitalizing rural communities
We need real solutions for the challenges we face in rural Washington State. We must forge a better future for ourselves and future generations.
Had a great time talking to folks at the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Forum this week!
September 13, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Had a great time talking to folks at the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Forum this week!
Visited Packwood this weekend, as well as Glenoma and Salkum! Met a lot of folks in Eastern Lewis County.
September 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Visited Packwood this weekend, as well as Glenoma and Salkum! Met a lot of folks in Eastern Lewis County.
The Ridgefield Waterfront is a beautiful place, and the vast majority of the people who live in this community want the waterfront to remain as it is.
September 3, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The Ridgefield Waterfront is a beautiful place, and the vast majority of the people who live in this community want the waterfront to remain as it is.
Check out my booth from Squirrelfest this weekend!
We finally got all my informational posters finalized and printed, and I had many, many great conversations with folks at the festival. There's a lot of excitement for outdoor adventure parks and industrial hemp production in Cowlitz County!
We finally got all my informational posters finalized and printed, and I had many, many great conversations with folks at the festival. There's a lot of excitement for outdoor adventure parks and industrial hemp production in Cowlitz County!
August 25, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Check out my booth from Squirrelfest this weekend!
We finally got all my informational posters finalized and printed, and I had many, many great conversations with folks at the festival. There's a lot of excitement for outdoor adventure parks and industrial hemp production in Cowlitz County!
We finally got all my informational posters finalized and printed, and I had many, many great conversations with folks at the festival. There's a lot of excitement for outdoor adventure parks and industrial hemp production in Cowlitz County!
It is critical that Washington State invest in bold action to revitalize rural areas. #waleg
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Investing in Rural Washington
It’s no secret that Washington State is locked in a perpetual cycle of economic instability and government budget crisis. One side says we are spending too much, another says we need higher t…
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August 18, 2026 at 8:29 PM
It is critical that Washington State invest in bold action to revitalize rural areas. #waleg
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We've got to stop mega-warehouses from being built on the Chehalis River floodplain!
Not only will this project flood peoples homes with displaced water, it will pave over the aquifer, destroy habitat, pollute the river, and clog the roads of Centralia with 1000 trucks per day.
Not only will this project flood peoples homes with displaced water, it will pave over the aquifer, destroy habitat, pollute the river, and clog the roads of Centralia with 1000 trucks per day.
Stop Mega-Warehouses in Ford's Prairie #conservation #environment #centralia
YouTube video by Andy Zahn
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August 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
We've got to stop mega-warehouses from being built on the Chehalis River floodplain!
Not only will this project flood peoples homes with displaced water, it will pave over the aquifer, destroy habitat, pollute the river, and clog the roads of Centralia with 1000 trucks per day.
Not only will this project flood peoples homes with displaced water, it will pave over the aquifer, destroy habitat, pollute the river, and clog the roads of Centralia with 1000 trucks per day.
Had a great weekend meeting with many different folks at the Southwest Washington Fair, including former Washington State Senator Gary Odegaard!
August 17, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Had a great weekend meeting with many different folks at the Southwest Washington Fair, including former Washington State Senator Gary Odegaard!
If you're looking for yard signs and other campaign materials, swing by the Lewis County Democrats Booth at the Southwest Washington State Fair!
I'll be there for a few hours on Saturday as well if you want to swing by and say Hi!
I'll be there for a few hours on Saturday as well if you want to swing by and say Hi!
August 14, 2026 at 2:10 AM
If you're looking for yard signs and other campaign materials, swing by the Lewis County Democrats Booth at the Southwest Washington State Fair!
I'll be there for a few hours on Saturday as well if you want to swing by and say Hi!
I'll be there for a few hours on Saturday as well if you want to swing by and say Hi!
The people of Centralia, WA are fighting back against the horrifying plan to build mega-warehouses in Fords Prairie, on the banks of the Chehalis River (in the flood plain). They are holding a protest on August 22nd at George Washington Park!
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Save the Chehalis River · Indivisible
We want a good quality of life in this region not just for us but for the watershed and the salmon habitat.
On Tuesday, July 21st, the Centralia City Council lifted the moratorium on building wareho...
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August 14, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The people of Centralia, WA are fighting back against the horrifying plan to build mega-warehouses in Fords Prairie, on the banks of the Chehalis River (in the flood plain). They are holding a protest on August 22nd at George Washington Park!
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
If my opponent is indeed a "Friend of the Floodplains", what does he have to say about the Ford's Prairie Mega-Warehouse project, which would pave over a vast portion of the Chehalis River Floodplain?
August 14, 2026 at 2:06 AM
If my opponent is indeed a "Friend of the Floodplains", what does he have to say about the Ford's Prairie Mega-Warehouse project, which would pave over a vast portion of the Chehalis River Floodplain?
As of the last update, I'm 9 points over where the last Democrat was who ran for the 20th LD in position 1. While I've got to win a lot more votes to pass my opponent, what we see now is real progress towards flipping this district blue.
August 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
As of the last update, I'm 9 points over where the last Democrat was who ran for the 20th LD in position 1. While I've got to win a lot more votes to pass my opponent, what we see now is real progress towards flipping this district blue.
Great letter to the Editor by my mother, Nancy Zahn, in The Daily News today!
""Now that we have received our ballots in the mail, it’s time to exercise our rights and vote.
Voting is the greatest and most important of our freedoms in this country, and it should not be taken lightly."
""Now that we have received our ballots in the mail, it’s time to exercise our rights and vote.
Voting is the greatest and most important of our freedoms in this country, and it should not be taken lightly."
Letter to the Editor | Voting is 'the key to your future'
"Voting is the greatest and most important of our freedoms in this country, and it should not be taken lightly."
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August 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Great letter to the Editor by my mother, Nancy Zahn, in The Daily News today!
""Now that we have received our ballots in the mail, it’s time to exercise our rights and vote.
Voting is the greatest and most important of our freedoms in this country, and it should not be taken lightly."
""Now that we have received our ballots in the mail, it’s time to exercise our rights and vote.
Voting is the greatest and most important of our freedoms in this country, and it should not be taken lightly."
Remember to get out there and cast your vote in the #WashingtonState #primary today!
Your primary #vote for me and other #Democrats in tough races will help bring much-needed visibility to our campaigns, and help build momentum for the general election. #LD20 #waleg
Your primary #vote for me and other #Democrats in tough races will help bring much-needed visibility to our campaigns, and help build momentum for the general election. #LD20 #waleg
August 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Remember to get out there and cast your vote in the #WashingtonState #primary today!
Your primary #vote for me and other #Democrats in tough races will help bring much-needed visibility to our campaigns, and help build momentum for the general election. #LD20 #waleg
Your primary #vote for me and other #Democrats in tough races will help bring much-needed visibility to our campaigns, and help build momentum for the general election. #LD20 #waleg
Brent Hennrich is the representative we need here WA3.
If you haven't voted yet in the primary, get out there and cast that vote for Brent, and pitch in with phone banking to help get the word out!
If you haven't voted yet in the primary, get out there and cast that vote for Brent, and pitch in with phone banking to help get the word out!
All hands on deck for a final GOTV phone bank. Help us drive Democrat turnout at the Ballot Box! Scan the QR and join. When Democrats VOTE, Democrats WIN!
August 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Brent Hennrich is the representative we need here WA3.
If you haven't voted yet in the primary, get out there and cast that vote for Brent, and pitch in with phone banking to help get the word out!
If you haven't voted yet in the primary, get out there and cast that vote for Brent, and pitch in with phone banking to help get the word out!
I pledge to never take money from corporations.
My opponant happily takes money from the likes of Chevron, T-mobile, Amazon, Weyerhauser, JP Morgan, BP, AT&T, Eli Lilly, ESA, Broadband Communications Association, Walmart, NW Natural Gas, Peacock, Lumen Technologies (Centurylink), Comcast, etc.
My opponant happily takes money from the likes of Chevron, T-mobile, Amazon, Weyerhauser, JP Morgan, BP, AT&T, Eli Lilly, ESA, Broadband Communications Association, Walmart, NW Natural Gas, Peacock, Lumen Technologies (Centurylink), Comcast, etc.
August 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
I pledge to never take money from corporations.
My opponant happily takes money from the likes of Chevron, T-mobile, Amazon, Weyerhauser, JP Morgan, BP, AT&T, Eli Lilly, ESA, Broadband Communications Association, Walmart, NW Natural Gas, Peacock, Lumen Technologies (Centurylink), Comcast, etc.
My opponant happily takes money from the likes of Chevron, T-mobile, Amazon, Weyerhauser, JP Morgan, BP, AT&T, Eli Lilly, ESA, Broadband Communications Association, Walmart, NW Natural Gas, Peacock, Lumen Technologies (Centurylink), Comcast, etc.
Washington's Growth Management Act was a great piece of legislation, but it is in urgent need of an update.
Suburban sprawl is running rampant in rural areas, paving over our fields and forests. We must enact changes to strengthen the GMA and put a stop to further sprawl.
Suburban sprawl is running rampant in rural areas, paving over our fields and forests. We must enact changes to strengthen the GMA and put a stop to further sprawl.
The Good, the Bad, and the UGA-ly as WA Growth Management Act Turns 35
Here is what is working well and not so well as Washington State's Growth Management Act celebrates 35 years. Travis Merrigan suggests some reforms to keep suburban sprawl at bay.
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August 2, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Washington's Growth Management Act was a great piece of legislation, but it is in urgent need of an update.
Suburban sprawl is running rampant in rural areas, paving over our fields and forests. We must enact changes to strengthen the GMA and put a stop to further sprawl.
Suburban sprawl is running rampant in rural areas, paving over our fields and forests. We must enact changes to strengthen the GMA and put a stop to further sprawl.
I am the only candidate running for office Washington's 20th legislative district who registered with the Washington AI Resistance as supporting a moratorium on data centers.
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July 30, 2026 at 11:55 PM
I am the only candidate running for office Washington's 20th legislative district who registered with the Washington AI Resistance as supporting a moratorium on data centers.
Reposted by Andy Zahn for WA LD20
Its time to vote in the 20th LD and the 3rd CD! make sure you have filled out your ballots and dropped them off in a ballot box if you can! Our endorsed candidates are
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July 22, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Its time to vote in the 20th LD and the 3rd CD! make sure you have filled out your ballots and dropped them off in a ballot box if you can! Our endorsed candidates are
@bhennrich.bsky.social
@electandy.bsky.social
voteevanjones.com
@bhennrich.bsky.social
@electandy.bsky.social
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Here's a rough concept sketch of one of the parks I want to create for rural communities. Kiona Peak Park would preserve this iconic peak overlooking Randle in Eastern Lewis County.
July 18, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Here's a rough concept sketch of one of the parks I want to create for rural communities. Kiona Peak Park would preserve this iconic peak overlooking Randle in Eastern Lewis County.
Stopped by Toledo Cheese Days this afternoon! Cool to see all the classic cars.
July 11, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Stopped by Toledo Cheese Days this afternoon! Cool to see all the classic cars.
New campaign materials just arrived!
July 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
New campaign materials just arrived!
The plan to drill a new tunnel, build an industrial haul road, and lower the level of Spirit Lake would be absolutely catastrophic for the lake, the recovering blast zone, and for local communities. It would also waste hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.
July 10, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The plan to drill a new tunnel, build an industrial haul road, and lower the level of Spirit Lake would be absolutely catastrophic for the lake, the recovering blast zone, and for local communities. It would also waste hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.
Just thought I'd share my current list of new parks I want to create in the 20th Legislative District. #parkchat #waleg
Chehalis Lake Country
Newaukum Priairies
Cinebar Canyon
Hopgood Rock
The Rockies
Mineral Lake
Dog Mountain
Kiona Peak
Packwood Meadows
Winston Creek
Cowlitz Banks
Jackson Prairies
Chehalis Lake Country
Newaukum Priairies
Cinebar Canyon
Hopgood Rock
The Rockies
Mineral Lake
Dog Mountain
Kiona Peak
Packwood Meadows
Winston Creek
Cowlitz Banks
Jackson Prairies
July 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I'm pleased to announce that Washington Conservation Action has endorsed my campaign!
July 7, 2026 at 6:04 PM
I'm pleased to announce that Washington Conservation Action has endorsed my campaign!