August 21 Webinar: Update on Washington's Political Landscape
WSDA members are invited to join us on Friday, August 21, from 12:00–1:00 PM as WSDA hosts political analysts Ben Anderstone and Paul Graves for an informative webinar on Washington state's 2026 elections.
This webinar will provide a nonpartisan and comprehensive update on the political landscape in Washington state following the primary election. With critical legislative races and numerous judicial seats on the ballot, attendees will gain valuable insight into the races and issues that could shape the future of Washington and impact the dental profession.
Update on Washington's Political Landscape
Friday, August 21, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
Registration Deadline: August 19

Paul Graves
Paul Graves served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 2017-19, where he was the ranking member on the Judiciary Committee. In 2021, he was one of four members on the state’s once-a-decade redistricting commission. He now serves as president of Enterprise Washington, the campaign group for the state's business community. As President of Enterprise, he has worked to elect business-minded, moderate candidates from both parties. Paul is committed to his community and has served on the boards of organizations like Harborview Medical Center, Hopelink, and the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition. He, his wife Jenny, and their three sons live in Newcastle.

Ben Anderstone
Born and raised in Tacoma, Ben is a lifelong political nerd and a seasoned consultant for candidate campaigns, ballot measures, and political organizations. He regularly contributes political analysis everywhere from geeky data consortiums to local media. When he's not pouring over election results maps, he can be found at home in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, or across the Puget Sound's finer falafel shops.