Welcome!
Thank you for visiting the campaign Web site of Senator Ken Jacobsen, State Senator representing Washington State's 46th district. This fall, Senator Jacobsen is running for re-election. With your help, Washington State and the 46th district will continue to prosper under Ken Jacobsen's leadership.
It's not about the website
The Senator's campaign isn't about the website—it's about representing the people of Washington's 46th. Since his election to the Washington State Legislature in 1982, Senator Jacobsen has enjoyed representing the citizens of Washington State, working to keep Washington a great place to live.
"Nature Heals"
One of Senator Jacobsen's proudest legislative achiements is the establishment of the Veterans Conservation Corps. The Conservation Corps helps veterans coping with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder experience the healing effects of working on conservation projects throughout Washington State. Visit the Conservation Corps' website to learn more about their work.
Ken at the the largest glacial erratic in the 46th district,
at 72nd and 28th. Photo by Megan Brown.
History of Elective Office
Ken Jacobsen was first elected to the Washington State Senate in 1997. He has served in the Washington State legislature since 1983, serving seven terms in the House of Representatives. Senator Jacobsen was Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman in 2003, and Majority Caucus Vice Chairman in 1999 and 2001; he is currently Chair of the Senate Natural Resources, Oceans and Recreation Committee. For information about the Senator's legislative accomplishments, visit his legislative website at the Senate Democratic Caucus.
Senator Jacobsen has been married to Rachel Jacobsen, a teacher from New Zealand, for 35 years. They have two daughters, Sonja and Kiri.
Support Senator Jacobsen
Re-election depends on your vote and support. To financially support Senator Jacobsen's re-election fund, send your contribution to
- People for Jacobsen
- 7307 40th Ave. NE
- Seattle, WA 98115