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Darya is originally from Iran. She earned her bachelor's degree in communicative disorders from the University of Redlands and her master's degree in Iranian/Persian languages, literatures, and linguistics from the University of Washington. 

Darya currently works as an ADA and disability equity specialist for King County in Washington state. She previously worked as community engagement manager for Disability Rights Washington. 

Darya Farivar is a state representative in State Legislative District 46. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her 1st term.

Supports expanding the regional light rail system.

Supports progressive revenue measures to "fully fund social services and uplift those in need, ensuring economic relief reaches the communities who need it most."

- Supports expanding the regional light rail system.
- Supports progressive revenue measures to "fully fund social services and uplift those in need, ensuring economic relief reaches the communities who need it most."

Economy

As of October 7, 2024, Darya Farivar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Supports access to abortion and reproductive care, and advocates for oversight during hospital mergers to protect reproductive services.

Supports access to abortion and reproductive care.

Advocates for healthcare as a human right.

- Supports access to abortion and reproductive care.
- Advocates for healthcare as a human right.

Healthcare

Supports legislation to make sure that young people (HB 2192) and people with disabilities (HB 1475) have access to the tools and information they need to cast an independent vote with dignity.

- Supports legislation to make sure that young people (HB 2192) and people with disabilities (HB 1475) have access to the tools and information they need to cast an independent vote with dignity.

Voting & Elections

Supports funding for DESC’s behavioral health response teams in King County.

Supports HB 1445, which strengthens the Attorney General’s power to investigate patterns of police misconduct.

Supports gun control measures like assault rifle bans.

- Supports funding for DESC’s behavioral health response teams in King County.
- Supports HB 1445, which strengthens the Attorney General’s power to investigate patterns of police misconduct.
- Supports gun control measures like assault rifle bans.

Public Safety

Advocates for better support and pay for teachers.

- Advocates for better support and pay for teachers.

Education

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Darya Farivar

Darya currently works as an ADA and disability equity specialist for King County in Washington state.  She previously worked as community engagement manager for Disability Rights Washington. 

Darya Farivar currently serves as the State Representative in State Legislative District 46 in Washington.  He/She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her 1st term.


Supports raising funds to support economic initiatives.

Supports HB 1541, the Nothing About Us Without Us Act.

Supports affordable and accessible healthcare for all.

Believes in supporting healthcare workers and patients through times of grief and solidarity.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes in unifying support across political lines for voting rights and elections, saying, "To have the support of all three former candidates shows that this is a message that we can all get behind."

Believes in transparency and accountability in elections, and expressed gratitude for receiving 18,763 votes, representing 56.6% of the total.

Believes in prioritizing public safety and crime prevention.

As a lead negotiator for Senate Bill (SB) 5440, which addresses public safety issues, the candidate's website says they "worked on the issue area for five years looking in."

- Supports funding for DESC’s behavioral health response teams in King County.
- Supports HB 1445, which strengthens the Attorney General’s power to investigate patterns of police misconduct.
- Supports gun control.

Believes in the importance of hard work and dedication in making progress on education issues.

Supports Labor Day as a time for Americans to rest and spend time with family.

Darya is originally from Iran. She has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Sharif University of Technology and a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of California, San Diego. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

As of October 8, 2024, Darya Farivar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- There are 49 legislative districts in the state, each electing two representatives for a total of 98 members in the State House. 
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- They are paid an annual salary of $61,997 and $202 per diem per day during the legislative session, which lasts two months. 

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