Republican Don Hewett is running for Washington House of Representatives District 22, Position 1, in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
Hewett faces Democrat Beth Doglio in the general election, according to BallotReady, which lists him as certified for the ballot. Hewett previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington's 10th Congressional District in 2020 and 2024.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Washington House of Representatives, District 22, Position 1
- Education: Bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science, University of Washington; high school diploma, Wilson (1979)
- Military service: United States Air Force
- Employment: Intel Corporation (hardware and software engineer), Microsoft, The Boeing Company
- Previous candidacies: U.S. House of Representatives, Washington's 10th Congressional District (2020, 2024)
Experience and public service
Hewett served in the United States Air Force, according to his BallotReady profile. His private-sector career spans several major employers. He worked as a hardware and software engineer at Intel Corporation and held positions at Microsoft and The Boeing Company. Specific roles and dates at Microsoft and Boeing were not listed in his profile.
Hewett holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Washington. He received a high school diploma from Wilson in 1979.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Hewett's responses on his congressional campaign website. All statements reflect the candidate's own words and views as stated on that site.
Taxes and budget
Hewett said he believes Washingtonians work hard for their money and "deserve the opportunity to save, spend, and invest as they see fit." He said keeping taxes low will strengthen the middle class and open new opportunities for Washington families and families throughout America. He also said he will work to make government more fiscally responsible.
Criminal justice and public safety
Hewett said he supports police and all first responders. He said he believes law and order is "paramount for our society" and that first responders make sacrifices that many people may never know about. He called for reducing the crime rate.
Second Amendment
Hewett said he fully supports Second Amendment rights along with all other constitutional rights. "We must never let our guard down, and must always fight to keep our freedoms," he said on his campaign website.
Defense and veterans
Hewett, a U.S. Air Force veteran, said he believes the United States maintains a military to protect the homeland and, in his words, "impose America's will on its enemies" and to prevent adversaries from doing the same to the United States.
The Capitol Record invited candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire. This profile will be updated if a response is received. Voters can find more information at the Thurston County District Court's judges page.
