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2024 Washington House of Representatives election
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The 2024 Washington House of Representatives election was held on November 5, 2024, alongside the 2024 United States elections, to elect representatives from all 98 legislative districts to the Washington House of Representatives.[1]
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Partisan background
In the 2020 presidential election, Democrat Joe Biden won 34 of Washington State's legislative districts while Republican Donald Trump won 15. Going into the 2024 election, Republicans hold 10 House of Representatives seats in 5 different districts that Joe Biden won in 2020: district 12 (Biden +3); majority-minority district 14 (Biden +14); district 17 (Biden +6); district 25 (Biden +2); and district 26 (Biden +6).
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Background
Soto Palmer v. Hobbs
Judge Robert S. Lasnik of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled that the 15th legislative district violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting Latino votes in the Yakima Valley region and necessitated redrawing.[2][3][4]
Plaintiffs provided five remedial maps awaiting Lasnik's approval.[5] On March 16, 2024, the judge selected a new redistricting map which significantly changes the boundaries of several districts in the Yakima Valley, especially districts 14 and 17.[6]
Primary elections are scheduled for August 6.[7]
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Retirements
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Eighteen incumbents did not seek re-election.
Democrats
- District 3, Position 1: Marcus Riccelli is retiring to run for State Senate.[8]
- District 5, Position 1: Bill Ramos is retiring to run for State Senate.[9]
- District 22, Position 2: Jessica Bateman is retiring to run for State Senate.[10]
- District 24, Position 1: Mike Chapman is retiring to run for State Senate.[11]
- District 43, Position 2: Frank Chopp is retiring.[12]
Republicans
- District 2, Position 2: J. T. Wilcox is retiring.[13]
- District 4, Position 2: Leonard Christian is retiring to run for State Senate.[14]
- District 7, Position 1: Jacquelin Maycumber is retiring to run for U.S. House.[15]
- District 7, Position 2: Joel Kretz is retiring.[16]
- District 12, Position 1: Keith Goehner is retiring to run for State Senate.[17]
- District 14, Position 2: Gina Mosbrucker is retiring.[18]
- District 15, Position 1: Bruce Chandler is retiring.[19]
- District 15, Position 2: Bryan Sandlin is retiring.[20]
- District 17, Position 2: Paul Harris is retiring to run for State Senate.[21]
- District 18, Position 2: Greg Cheney is retiring to run for State Senate.[22]
- District 25, Position 1: Kelly Chambers is retiring to run for Pierce County Executive.[23]
- District 26, Position 1: Spencer Hutchins is retiring.[24]
- District 31, Position 2: Eric Robertson is retiring.[25]
Predictions
District 1
Position 1
Candidates
- Mark Davies (Republican)
- Davina Duerr (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Shelley Kloba (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
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District 2
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Position 1
Candidates
- Andrew Barkis (Republican), incumbent state representative[27]
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican J. T. Wilcox, who retired.[13]
Candidates
- Matt Marshall (Republican), Eatonville School Board member and Three Percenter militia member[27]
- John Snaza (Republican), former sheriff of Thurston County[27]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
John Snaza (R)
Results
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District 3
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Position 1
The incumbent is Democrat Marcus Riccelli, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Andy Billig.[28]
Candidates
- Tony Kiepe (Republican), insurance professional[28]
- Natasha Hill (Democratic), attorney and runner-up for U.S. representative in 2022[28]
Eliminated in primary
- Ben Stuckart (Democratic), former president of Spokane City Council and runner-up for mayor of Spokane in 2019[28]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Timm Ormsby (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
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District 4
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Position 1
Candidates
- Kristopher Pockell (Independent), software engineer[29]
- Suzanne Schmidt (Republican), incumbent state representative[29]
Eliminated in primary
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Leonard Christian, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Mike Padden.[14]
Candidates
- Rob Chase (Republican), former state representative and former treasurer of Spokane County[30]
- Ted Cummings (Democratic), union advocate[30]
Eliminated in primary
- Stephen T. Major (Republican), former mortgage broker[30]
- Brandi Peetz (Republican), Spokane Valley city councilor[30]
- Michael A. Schmidt (Republican), cattle rancher[30]
- Ed "Woody" Wood (Democratic), former chair of the Spokane County Democrats[30]
Results
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District 5
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Position 1
The incumbent is Democrat Bill Ramos, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Mark Mullet.[9]
Candidates
- Mark Hargrove (Republican), retired Boeing instructor pilot[31]
- Victoria Hunt (Democratic), Issaquah city councilor[31]
Eliminated in primary
- Kristiana de Leon (Democratic), Black Diamond city councilor[31]
- Landon Halverson (Republican), member of the Issaquah Economic Vitality Commission[31]
- Jason Ritchie (Democratic), small business owner[31]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Lisa Callan (Democratic), incumbent state representative[32]
- Patrick Peacock (Republican)[32]
Results
District 6
Position 1
Candidates
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Jenny Graham (Republican), incumbent state representative[34]
- Michaela Kelso (Democratic), Army veteran[34]
Results
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District 7
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Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Jacquelin Maycumber, who retired to run for U.S. Representative following the retirement of Cathy McMorris Rodgers.[15]
Candidates
- Andrew Engell (Republican), volunteer firefighter[35]
- Soo Ing-Moody (Republican), former mayor of Twisp[35]
Eliminated in primary
- Teagan Levine (Republican), Tonasket city councilor and chair of Okanogan County Republicans[35]
Endorsements
Andrew Engell (R)
Federal officials
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Joel Kretz, who retired.[16]
Candidates
- Hunter Abell (Republican), president of the Washington State Bar Association and Ferry County District Court judge[36]
- Paul "Rocky" Dean (Democratic), Springdale town councilor[36]
Eliminated in primary
- Pat Bell (Republican), former congressional assistant to U.S. representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers[36]
- Ronald L. McCoy (Republican), Chewelah city councilor and former mayor of Chewelah[36]
Results
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District 8
Position 1
Candidates
- Stephanie Barnard (Republican), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- John Christenson (Democratic)[37]
- April Connors (Republican), incumbent state representative[37]
Results
District 9
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Position 1
Candidates
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Pam Kohlmeier (Democratic), physician and attorney[39]
- Joe Schmick (Republican), incumbent state representative[39]
Eliminated in primary
- Arianna Arends (Democratic)[39]
Endorsements
Pam Kohlmeier (D)
Political parties
- Spokane County Democratic Party[39]
Results
District 10
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Position 1
Candidates
- Carrie R. Kennedy (Republican), Navy veteran and candidate for U.S. representative in 2022 and 2020[40]
- Clyde Shavers (Democratic), incumbent state representative[40]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam (R)
Newspapers
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Dave Paul (Democratic), incumbent state representative
- Gary Wray (Republican)
Results
District 11
Position 1
Candidates
- David Hackney (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Steve Bergquist (Democratic), incumbent state representative
- Justin Greywolf (Libertarian)
Results
District 12
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Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Keith Goehner, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Brad Hawkins.[17]
Candidates
- Brian Burnett (Republican), former Chelan County sheriff[41]
- Heather Koellen (Democratic), North Bend councilor[41]
Eliminated in primary
- Jennifer Bumpus (Republican), Monroe School District board director[41]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Daniel Scott (Republican), engineer[41]
- Mike Steele (Republican), incumbent state representative[41]
Results
District 13
Position 1
Candidates
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Alex Ybarra (Republican), incumbent state representative[42]
Results
District 14
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Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Chris Corry, who was redistricted to and running in the 15th district.[43]
Candidates
- Chelsea Dimas (Democratic), Washington State Human Rights commissioner[43]
- Gloria Mendoza (Republican), mayor of Grandview and former Grandview city councilor[43]
Eliminated in primary
- Andy Kallinen (Republican), park ranger[43]
Endorsements
Chelsea Dimas (D)
Gloria Mendoza (R)
Political parties
- Yakima County Republican Party[43]
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Gina Mosbrucker, who retired.[18]
Candidates
- Ana Ruiz Kennedy (Democratic), business liaison[44]
- Deb Manjarrez (Republican), farmer and public accountant[44]
Eliminated in primary
- Eddie Perez (Independent), small business owner[44]
Endorsements
Ana Ruiz Kennedy (D)
Deb Manjarrez (R)
Political parties
- Yakima County Republican Party[44]
Results
District 15
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Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Bruce Chandler, who retired.[19]
Candidates
- Chris Corry (Republican), state representative (redistricted from the 14th district)[43]
- Chase Foster (Independent)[37]
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Bryan Sandlin, who retired.[20]
Candidates
- Rich Bright (Republican)
- Jeremie Dufault (Republican), former state representative[45]
Results
District 16
Position 1
Candidates
- Linda Gunshefski (Democratic), eye physician and surgeon[46]
- Mark Klicker (Republican), incumbent state representative[46]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Skyler Rude (Republican), incumbent state representative[47]
- Craig R. Woodward (Democratic), retired union electrician[47]
Results
District 17
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Position 1
Candidates
- Kevin Waters (Republican), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Paul Harris, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Lynda Wilson.[21]
Candidates
- Terri Niles (Democratic), intensive care unit nurse[48]
- David Stuebe (Republican), mayor of Washougal and former Washougal city councilor[48]
Eliminated in primary
- Hannah Joy (Republican), conservative activist[48]
Results
District 18
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Position 1
Candidates
- Deken Letinich (Democratic), union construction laborer[49]
- Stephanie McClintock (Republican), incumbent state representative[49]
Endorsements
Deken Letinich (D)
State executive officials
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Greg Cheney, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Ann Rivers.[22]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Philip L. Johnson (Republican), former Battle Ground mayor and former Battle Ground city councilor[50]
Results
District 19
Position 1
Candidates
- Mike Coverdale (Democratic), candidate for U.S. representative in 2016[51]
- Jim Walsh (Republican), incumbent state representative[51]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Terry Carlson (Democratic)[51]
- Joel McEntire (Republican), incumbent state representative[51]
Eliminated in primary
- Justin Franks (Libertarian)[51]
Results
District 20
Position 1
Candidates
- Peter Abbarno (Republican), incumbent state representative[52]
- Melvin Kaleolani Apana (Culture Republican[a])[52]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
Results
District 21
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Position 1
Candidates
- Riaz Khan (Republican), former vice chair of 21st Legislative District Democrats and former Mukilteo city councilor[53]
- Strom Peterson (Democratic), incumbent state representative[53]
Eliminated in primary
- Jason Moon (Democratic), Mukilteo city councilor[53]
Endorsements
Strom Peterson (D)
Federal officials
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Kristina Mitchell (Conservative[a]), former public school teacher[53]
- Lillian Ortiz-Self (Democratic), incumbent state representative[53]
Eliminated in primary
- Bruce Guthrie (Libertarian), substitute teacher[53]
Results
District 22
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Position 1
Candidates
- Beth Doglio (Democratic), incumbent state representative
- Steve Owens (Independent)
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Democrat Jessica Bateman, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Sam Hunt.[10]
Candidates
- Lisa Parshley (Democratic), Olympia city councilor[54]
- Syd Locke (Democratic)
Endorsements
Lisa Parshley (D)
State legislators
- Jessica Bateman, incumbent state representative[54]
Local officials
- Dontae Payne, mayor of Olympia[54]
- Cheryl Selby, former mayor of Olympia[54]
Results
District 23
Position 1
Candidates
- Kurt Robertson (Republican), businessman[55]
- Tarra Simmons (Democratic), incumbent state representative[55]
Eliminated in primary
- Tiffany Attrill (Independent), social worker[55]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Jamie Miles (Republican)[56]
- Greg Nance (Democratic), incumbent state representative[56]
Eliminated in primary
Results
District 24
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Position 1
The incumbent is Democrat Mike Chapman, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Kevin Van De Wege.[11]
Candidates
- Adam Bernbaum (Democratic), former administrative assistant to State Senator Kevin Van De Wege.[57]
- Matt Roberson (Republican), deputy prosecuting attorney for Clallam County[58]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Adam Bernbaum (D)
State legislators
- Mike Chapman, incumbent state representative (co-endorsement with Pickens and Tyler)[57][59]
- Kevin Van De Wege, state senator[57]
Eric Pickens (D)
State legislators
- Mike Chapman, incumbent state representative (co-endorsement with Bernbaum and Tyler)[57][59]
Individuals
- Larry Delaney, president of the Washington Education Association[59]
Nate Tyler (D)
State legislators
- Mike Chapman, incumbent state representative (co-endorsement with Bernbaum and Pickens)[57][59]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Terry Roberts (Republican), social services worker[60]
- Steve Tharinger (Democratic), incumbent state representative[60]
Eliminated in primary
Results
District 25
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Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Kelly Chambers, who retired to run for Pierce County Executive.[23]
Candidates
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Cyndy Jacobsen (Republican), incumbent state representative[61]
- Shellie Willis (Democratic)[61]
Results
District 26
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Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Spencer Hutchins, who retired.[24]
Candidates
- Adison Richards (Democratic), lawyer[62]
- Jesse Young (Republican), former state representative[62]
Eliminated in primary
- Jim Henderson (Republican), business owner[62]
Endorsements
Jim Henderson (R)
State legislators
- Spencer Hutchins, incumbent state representative[62]
- Michelle Caldier, state representative[62]
Adison Richards (D)
Federal officials
State executive officials
State legislators
- Emily Randall, state senator[62]
Local officials
- Robyn Denson, Pierce County councilwoman[62]
Jesse Young (R)
Political parties
- 26th Legislative Republican Party[62]
- Kitsap County Republican Party[62]
- Pierce County Republican Party[62]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Michelle Caldier (Republican), incumbent state representative[63]
- Tiffiny Mitchell (Democratic), former Oregon state representative[63]
Eliminated in primary
- Rachel Harter (Republican), pharmaceutical area sales manager[63]
- Lori McPherson (Democratic), radio host[63]
- Josh Smith (Independent), former National Weather Service meteorologist[63]
Endorsements
Rachel Harter (R)
Political parties
- Pierce County Republican Party[63]
Tiffiny Mitchell (D)
Federal officials
Unions
Results
District 27
Position 1
Candidates
- Laurie Jinkins (Democratic), incumbent state representative[61]
- Ken Paulson (Republican)[61]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
Results
District 28
Position 1
Candidates
- Mari Leavitt (Democratic), incumbent state representative[65]
- Gabe Sachwitz (Republican), math teacher and firefighter[65]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Dan Bronoske (Democratic), incumbent state representative[65]
- Mark Herr (Republican), business owner[65]
Results
District 29
Position 1
Candidates
- Richard Miller (Democratic)
- Melanie Morgan (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Sharlett Mena (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
District 30
Position 1
Candidates
- Melissa Hamilton (Republican), data systems coordinator[65]
- Jamila Taylor (Democratic), incumbent state representative[65]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Quentin Morris (Republican)
- Kristine Reeves (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
District 31
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Position 1
Candidates
- Drew Stokesbary (Republican), incumbent state representative[66]
- Sara Sutterfield (Democratic), artist[66]
Endorsements
Drew Stokesbary (R)
Newspapers
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Eric Robertson, who retired.[25]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Joshua Penner (R)
Results
District 32
Position 1
Candidates
- Lisa Rezac (Republican)
- Cindy Ryu (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Lauren Davis (Democratic), incumbent state representative[68]
- Lori Theis (Republican), business owner[68]
Eliminated in primary
- Dunia Wabenga (Democratic), immigrant and veteran[68]
Results
District 33
Position 1
Candidates
- Tina Orwall (Democratic), incumbent state representative[69]
- George Richter (Republican)[69]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Casey Esmond (Independent)[69]
- Mia Su-Ling Gregerson (Democratic), incumbent state representative[69]
Results
District 34
Position 1
Candidates
- Emily Alvarado (Democratic), incumbent state representative
- Kimberly M. Cloud (Republican)
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Joe Fitzgibbon (Democratic), incumbent state representative[70]
- Jolie Lansdowne (Republican), delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention[70]
Results
District 35
Position 1
Candidates
- Dan Griffey (Republican), incumbent state representative[71]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Travis Couture (Republican), incumbent state representative[72]
- James DeHart (Democratic), Washington State Gambling Commission employee[72]
Eliminated in primary
- Eric Onisko (Republican)
Results
District 36
Position 1
Candidates
- Julia Reed (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Liz Berry (Democratic), incumbent state representative
- Victoria Palmer (Republican)
Results
District 37
Position 1
Candidates
- Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Matt McCally (Libertarian)
- Chipalo Street (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
District 38
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Position 1
Candidates
- Julio Cortes (Democratic), incumbent state representative[73]
- Annie Fitzgerald (Democratic), private investigator[73]
Eliminated in primary
- Bryce Nickel (Forward), diversity consultant[73]
Endorsements
Julio Cortes (D)
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Marnie Claywell (Republican)[74]
- Mary Fosse (Democratic), incumbent state representative[74]
Results
District 39
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Position 1
Candidates
- Sam Low (Republican), incumbent state representative[75]
- Robert Sutherland (Republican), former state representative[75]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Kathryn Lewandowsky (I)
State legislators
- Maralyn Chase, former state senator[76]
Sam Low (R)
Organizations
Richard Sutherland (R)
Political parties
- 39th Legislative Republican Party[76]
- Skagit County Republican Party[76]
- Snohomish County Republican Party[76]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Carolyn Eslick (Republican), incumbent state representative[76]
- Jackie Huey (Republican), volunteer[76]
Endorsements
Carolyn Eslick (R)
Organizations
Jackie Huey (R)
Political parties
- 39th Legislative Republican Party[76]
- Skagit County Republican Party[76]
- Snohomish County Republican Party[76]
Results
District 40
Position 1
Candidates
- Debra Lekanoff (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Alex Ramel (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
District 41
Position 1
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Stan Lippmann (Antiadministration[a]), perennial candidate[77]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Al Rosenthal (Republican)[77]
- My-Linh Thai (Democratic), incumbent state representative[77]
Eliminated in primary
- Pamela J. Randolph (Republican)[77]
Results
District 42
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Position 1
Candidates
- Raymond Pelletti (Republican), real estate broker[78]
- Alicia Rule (Democratic), incumbent state representative[78]
Eliminated in primary
- Janet Melman (Democratic), voice actor and comic book author[78]
Endorsements
Janet Melman (D)
Organizations
- Washington Stonewall Democrats[78]
Alicia Rule (D)
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Kamal Bhachu (Republican), hospital engineer[79]
- Joe Timmons (Democratic), incumbent state representative[79]
Endorsements
Kamal Bhachu (R)
State legislators
- Luanne Van Werven, former state representative[79]
Joe Timmons (D)
Results
District 43
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Position 1
Candidates
- Nicole Macri (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
The incumbent is Democrat Frank Chopp, who retired.[12]
Candidates
- Shaun Scott (Democratic), lobbyist[80]
- Andrea Suarez (Democratic), executive director of We Heart Seattle[80]
Eliminated in primary
- Daniel Carusello (Democratic), tech account manager and former intern for the Washington Republican Party[80]
Withdrawn
- Stephanie LLoyd-Agnew (Democratic)[80]
Endorsements
Daniel Carusello (D)
Newspapers
Shaun Scott (D)
Results
District 44
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Position 1
Candidates
- Brandy Donaghy (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- April Berg (Democratic), incumbent state representative[81]
- Sam Sim (Republican), entrepreneur and ordained deacon[81]
Endorsements
Sam Sim (R)
Political parties
- Snohomish County Republicans[81]
- 38th Legislative Republicans[81]
- 39th Legislative Republicans[81]
- 44th Legislative Republicans[81]
Organizations
- Washington Young Republicans[81]
Results
District 45
Position 1
Candidates
- Roger Goodman (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Melissa Demyan (Democratic), activist[64]
- Larry Springer (Democratic), incumbent state representative[64]
Results
District 46
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Position 1
Candidates
- Beth Daranciang (Republican)[82]
- Gerry Pollet (Democratic), incumbent state representative[82]
Eliminated in primary
- Ahndylyn Kinney (Democratic)[82]
Endorsements
Gerry Pollet (D)
Newspapers
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Simone Barron (Republican)
- Darya Farivar (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
District 47
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Position 1
Candidates
- Debra Entenman (Democratic), incumbent state representative[69]
- Kyle Lyebyedyev (Republican)[69]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Ted Cooke (Republican)[83]
- Chris Stearns (Democratic), incumbent state representative[83]
Eliminated in primary
- Brian Lott (Republican)[83]
Endorsements
Chris Stearns (D)
Newspapers
Results
District 48
Position 1
Candidates
- Vandana Slatter (Democratic), incumbent state representative[84]
- Lynn Trinh (Republican)[84]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Amy Walen (Democratic), incumbent state representative
Results
District 49
Position 1
Candidates
- Brett Graham (Republican)[85]
- Sharon Wylie (Democratic), incumbent state representative[85]
Results
Position 2
Candidates
- Russell Barber (Republican), software engineer[86]
- Monica Stonier (Democratic), incumbent state representative[86]
Eliminated in primary
- Justin Forsman (Republican), perennial candidate[86]
Results
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