2024 Washington State Senate election Last updated August 22, 2025
Washington State Senate elections, 2024 Results by gains and holds Results by winning party vote share Results: Democratic gain Democratic hold Republican hold No electionVote share: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90% 50–60% 60–70% >90%
The 2024 Washington State Senate elections were held on November 5, 2024, with a nonpartisan blanket primary election held on August 6, 2024. Voters in 25 of the 49 state legislative districts elected Senators to the Washington State Senate . [ 1] The elections will coincide with other elections for federal, state, and local offices.
Partisan Background In the 2020 Presidential Election, Democrat Joe Biden won 34 of Washington State's legislative districts and Republican Donald Trump won 15 of Washington State's legislative districts. Out of the 25 State Senate districts that are up for election in the 2024 Washington State Senate Election, Republicans represented 5 districts that Joe Biden won in 2020: District 10 (Biden + 6%); District 12 (Biden + 3%); Majority-Minority District 14 (Biden + 14%); District 17 (Biden + 6%); and District 25 (Biden + 2%).
Biden 40–50%
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60–70%
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90–100%
Trump 40–50%
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60–70%
Retirements Eight incumbents did not seek re-election.
Summary of results by district †: Incumbent not running for re-election.
District 1 2024 Washington's 1st legislative district Senate election
District 2 2024 Washington's 2nd legislative district Senate election
Candidates Jim McCune (Republican), incumbent state senator [ 16] Erasmo Ruiz Gonzalez (Democratic), Bethel School Board director [ 16] Eliminated in primary Ronda Litzenberger (Republican), Eatonville School Board director [ 16] Endorsements Ronda Litzenberger (R)
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District 3 2024 Washington's 3rd legislative district Senate election Results by precinct Riccelli: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Wilson: 50–60% 60–70%
The incumbent is Democrat Andy Billig , who is retiring. [ 17]
Republican Jim Wilson did not announce his run before August 6, and thus did not appear on the ballot for the primary election, but garnered enough signatures to appear on the general election ballot. [ 18]
Candidates Withdrawn Ericka Lalka (Republican), candidate for Spokane School Board [ 19] District 4 2024 Washington's 4th legislative district Senate election Results by precinct Christian: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Valencia: 50–60%
The incumbent is Republican Mike Padden , who is retiring. [ 21]
Candidates Leonard Christian (Republican), state representative [ 22] Miguel Valencia (Democratic), Democratic precinct committee officer and Army veteran [ 22] Endorsements Mike Kelly (R)
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Results Washington's 4th State Senate District, 2024 Primary election Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Miguel Valencia 9,146 22.1 Republican Leonard Christian 8,876 21.5 Republican Mike Kelly 8,673 21.0 Republican Pam Haley 5,306 12.8 Republican Al Merkel 4,948 12.0 Democratic Paige Scott 4,378 10.6 Write-in 54 0.1 Total votes 41,381 100.0 General election Republican Leonard Christian 53,623 64.3 Democratic Miguel Valencia 29,653 35.6 Write-in 131 0.2 Total votes 83,407 100.0
District 5 2024 Washington's 5th legislative district Senate election Results by precinct Magendanz: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Ramos: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No data
The incumbent is Democrat Mark Mullet , who retired to run for Governor . [ 24]
Endorsements Chad Magendanz (R)
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District 9 2024 Washington's 9th legislative district Senate election Results by precinctSchoesler: 70–80% 80–90% >90%
District 10 2024 Washington's 10th legislative district Senate election Results by precinct Muzzall: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%St. Clair: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Tie: 50% No data
Candidates Eliminated in primary Denny Sandberg (Democratic), former small business owner and Navy veteran [ 36] [ 37] District 11 2024 Washington's 11th legislative district Senate election
District 12 2024 Washington's 12th legislative district Senate election Results by precinctGoehner: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Mayhew: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Tie: 40–50% 50% No data
The incumbent is Republican Brad Hawkins , who withdrew from the race to run for Chelan County Commission. [ 12]
Candidates Withdrawn Brad Hawkins (Republican), incumbent state senator [ 42] (ran for Chelan County Commission, endorsed Goehner) [ 40] District 14 2024 Washington's 14th legislative district Senate election Results by precinct King: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Beltran: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No data
Candidates Maria Beltran (Democratic), state House Democratic Campaign Committee employee [ 43] Curtis King (Republican), incumbent state senator [ 44] District 16 2024 Washington's 16th legislative district Senate election
District 17 2024 Washington's 17th legislative district Senate election Harris: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Keethler: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
The incumbent is Republican Lynda Wilson , who is retiring. [ 46]
District 18 2024 Washington's 18th legislative district Senate election Results by precinct Cortes: 50–60% 60–70%Benton: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Tie: 50% No data
The incumbent is Republican Ann Rivers , who is retiring due to redistricting. [ 14]
Candidates Eliminated in the primary Endorsements Brad Benton (R)
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Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS) [ 52] Vancounver Police Officers Guild [ 52] Political parties
Adrian Cortes (D)
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District 19 2024 Washington's 19th legislative district Senate election Results by preinctWilson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Day: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Tie: 40–50% No data
District 20 2024 Washington's 20th legislative district Senate election
District 22 2024 Washington's 22nd legislative district Senate election
The incumbent is Democrat Sam Hunt , who is retiring. [ 9]
Candidates Eliminated in primary Tela Hogle (Democratic), baker and music teacher [ 57] [ 58] Endorsements Jessica Bateman (D)
Federal officials
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Results Washington's 22nd State Senate District, 2024 Primary election Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Jessica Bateman 29,047 68.3 Democratic Bob Iyall 8,735 20.5 Democratic Tela Hogle 3,597 8.5 Write-in 1,146 2.7 Total votes 42,525 100.0 General election Democratic Jessica Bateman 54,875 70.6 Democratic Bob Iyall 21,288 27.4 Write-in 1,618 2.1 Total votes 77,781 100.0
District 23 2024 Washington's 23rd legislative district Senate election Results by precinctHansen: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Byrd: 50–60% 60–70%
Candidates Eliminated in primary Ace Haynes (Republican), precinct committee officer [ 59] [ 60] District 25 2024 Washington's 25th legislative district Senate election Results by precinctGildon: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%King: 50–60% 60–70%Tie: 50% No data
District 27 2024 Washington's 27th legislative district Senate election
Candidates Carol Sue Braaten (Republican) Yasmin Trudeau (Democratic), incumbent state senator District 28 2024 Washington's 28th legislative district Senate election Nobles: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Espinoza: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No data
District 39 2024 Washington's 39th legislative district Senate election
Candidates Eliminated in primary Tim McDonald (Democratic), former Arlington School Board member [ 66] Endorsements Keith Wagoner (R)
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District 40 2024 Washington's 40th legislative district Senate election
Candidates Charles Carrell (Republican), former Snohomish Country Sherriff's Office employee [ 68] Liz Lovelett (Democratic), incumbent state senator [ 68] District 41 2024 Washington's 41st legislative district Senate election Results by precintWellman: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
District 49 2024 Washington's 49th legislative district Senate election Results by precinctCleveland: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Worthington: 50–60% 60–70%
Notes ↑ Wilson did not appear on the primary ballot, but garnered signatures to appear on the general election ballot. He did not launch his campaign before the primary. References ↑ "Dates and Deadlines 2024" . Washington Secretary of State . Retrieved February 8, 2024 . ↑ Thompson, Marilyn (January 18, 2024). "The Failed Promise of Independent Election Mapmaking" . ProPublica . Retrieved February 12, 2024 . ↑ Santos, Melissa (August 25, 2023). "Washington isn't rushing to redraw districts, despite court order" . Axios . Retrieved February 12, 2024 . ↑ Ferolito, Phil (August 11, 2023). "Yakima Valley Latinos prevail in Voting Rights Act lawsuit focused on Legislative District 15" . Yakima Herald-Republic . Retrieved February 12, 2024 . ↑ Hoang, Mai (January 18, 2024). "Five new maps proposed for Central Washington redistricting" . Crosscut.com . Retrieved February 12, 2024 . ↑ Hoang, Mai (March 15, 2024). "U.S. judge picks new WA legislative map, moving Latino district" . Cascade PBS. Retrieved June 16, 2024 . ↑ Dennis, Ellen (March 4, 2024). "Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig says he won't run for re-election" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved March 5, 2024 . ↑ Withycombe, Claire (June 1, 2023). "State Sen. Mark Mullet announces bid for WA governor" . The Seattle Times . Retrieved February 8, 2024 . 1 2 Sowersby, Shauna (February 22, 2024). "Longtime lawmaker from Olympia announces his retirement from the Legislature" . The Olympian . Retrieved March 4, 2024 . 1 2 Dennis, Ellen (June 21, 2023). "State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege to run for lands commissioner" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved February 8, 2024 . ↑ Dennis, Ellen; Rendahl, Lauren (April 3, 2024). "Longtime Spokane Valley state Sen. Mike Padden says he won't run for re-election" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved May 19, 2024 . 1 2 Robbins, Jefferson (April 22, 2024). "Hawkins to swap Senate race for Chelan County campaign" . KWCC-LD . Retrieved May 19, 2024 . ↑ Jefferies, Dylan (March 6, 2024). "Washington State Sen. Lynda Wilson to step down from Legislature to spend time with family" . The Columbian . Retrieved May 19, 2024 . 1 2 Jefferies, Dylan (April 5, 2024). "Republican Sen. Ann Rivers will not seek another term in state Senate" . The Columbian . Retrieved May 19, 2024 . ↑ Jacobson, Louis (October 23, 2024). "The State Legislatures: Several Key Battleground Chambers Remain Toss-ups" . Sabato's Crystal Ball . Retrieved November 19, 2024 . 1 2 3 4 5 Dimond, Jacob (July 23, 2024). "District 2 legislative races feature packed slate" . Nisqually Valley News . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Cornfield, Jerry (March 4, 2024). "WA Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig not running for reelection • Washington State Standard" . Washington State Standard . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ "WashingtonVIP" . 1 2 Dinman, Emry (May 14, 2024). "Marcus Riccelli now running unopposed for state Senate seat after last-minute opponent Ericka Lalka withdraws without explanation | The Spokesman-Review" . www.spokesman.com . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ "Jim Wilson, a candidate for Senator, Legislative District 3 (Central Spokane) in the 2024 Washington General Election, Nov. 5" . ↑ Dennis, Ellen; Rendahl, Lauren (April 4, 2024). "Longtime Spokane Valley state Sen. Mike Padden says he won't run for re-election | The Spokesman-Review" . www.spokesman.com . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rasanen, Colton. "Who will replace state Sen. Mike Padden? Six candidates are seeking his spot in the Legislature" . Inlander . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 3 Zodrow, Andru (May 6, 2024). "Republican Mike Kelly running for Spokane Valley's Washington State Senate Seat" . NonStop Local KHQ . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Mikkelsen, Drew (March 6, 2024). "Several Washington lawmakers to retire, campaign for other political positions" . king5.com . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 Buhain, Venice (May 13, 2024). "Who's running for office in Washington state this year? | Cascade PBS News" . crosscut.com . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ https://www.washingtonmainstream.org/endorsements-1%20target= [ bare URL ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "South King County mayors endorse Hunt, Callan, Magendanz" . Enumclaw Courier-Herald . October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024 . ↑ "Endorsements" . Mainstream Republicans of Washington . Retrieved October 28, 2024 . ↑ "Endorsements" . Associated General Contractors of America Washington Chapter. Retrieved October 28, 2024 . ↑ "2024 WFB PAC Primary Election Endorsements" (PDF) . Retrieved October 28, 2024 . ↑ "Small Business PAC Endorses 22 More Candidates for the Legislature" . National Federation of Independent Business . September 12, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024 . ↑ "Home" . ↑ "King County Police Officers' Guild" . Archived from the original on June 16, 2024. ↑ "The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Chad Magendanz for state Senate, Legislative District 5" . The Seattle Times . October 16, 2024. Archived from the original on October 17, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024 . 1 2 "ARNPs United 2024 State Candidate Endorsements" . American Association of Nurse Practitioners Washington State. October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024 . 1 2 3 Baumbach, Jenelle (May 13, 2024). "As filing closes, 6 election races to watch in Snohomish County" . HeraldNet.com . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Hansen, Jordan (August 5, 2024). "Muzzall, St. Clair in a contentious, expensive race for state Senate" . HeraldNet.com . Retrieved August 25, 2024 . ↑ "Editorial: Ron Muzzall's work warrants reelection to Senate" . The Everett Herald . July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 3 Stensland, Jessie (January 19, 2024). "St. Clair running for state senate" . Whidbey News-Times . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 3 4 5 "Rep. Keith Goehner announces State Senate run" . Lake Chelan Mirror . April 25, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Richards, Matthew T. (April 24, 2024). "Former Snoqualmie Council Member Announces Candidacy For 12th District" . News Radio 560 KPQ . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ "State Senator Brad Hawkins withdraws from senate race to run for Chelan County commissioner" . Source ONE News . April 22, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Ochoa, Santiago (February 8, 2024). "Maria Beltran announces candidacy for 14th District state Senate" . Yakima Herald-Republic . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Sundeen, Jasper (April 18, 2024). "Sen. Curtis King will move to run in new 14th District. He was eight blocks from the boundary" . Yakima Herald-Republic . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 Union-Bulletin, Kate Smith Walla Walla (May 10, 2024). "Filing week ends: Dayton man files campaign for WA governor" . Union-Bulletin.com . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ "Washington state District 17 senator announces retirement after 10 years" . The Reflector . March 11, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Jeffries, Dylan (July 27, 2024). "Vancouver Rep. Paul Harris announces bid for state Senate" . The Columbian . Retrieved July 28, 2024 . ↑ Noteboom, Noah (May 7, 2024). "Keethler launches state senate campaign amid redistricting" . Columbia Gorge News . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Wolf, Sarah (July 26, 2024). "Republican Brad Benton cites personal freedoms, taxes in run for Washington's 18th District Senate seat" . The Columbian . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Jeffries, Dylan (July 26, 2024). "Battle Ground City Council member, former mayor Cortes launches Senate campaign for 18th Legislative District seat" . The Columbian . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Jeffries, Dylan (July 26, 2024). "Republican Rep. Greg Cheney announces bid for seat Ann Rivers is vacating" . The Columbian . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes fend off attacks in 18th District race" . ↑ "Salmon Creek resident declares candidacy for 18th District Senate seat" . May 13, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024 . ↑ https://clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-12/oath-of-authenticity-and-certification-of-canvassing-board-of-machine-recount-for-senator-18th-leg-councilor-council-dist-no-4.pdf [ bare URL PDF ] 1 2 Roland, Mitchell (May 10, 2024). "Filing week: Lewis County PUD commissioner race draws five candidates" . The Daily Chronicle . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 3 4 Sowersbury, Shauna (February 21, 2024). "Rep. Jessica Bateman announces bid for state Senate seat" . The Olympian . 1 2 Sowersbury, Shauna (May 1, 2024). "Port commissioner and Nisqually Tribal member will run for open state Senate seat in Olympia" . The Olympian . ↑ Vinson, Ty (August 2, 2024). "Here's what to know about primary candidates for Olympia area's state Senate seat" . The Olympian . Retrieved August 24, 2024 . 1 2 3 "Incumbent Hansen takes on 2 challengers for state senate" . Bainbridge Island Review . July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 3 Nelson, David. "Election 2024: Hansen looks to retain appointed Senate seat in Washington's 23rd District" . Kitsap Sun . Retrieved August 25, 2024 . 1 2 Zimmerman, Tobias (April 3, 2024). "2024 24th LD Senate race takes shape as Democratic State Representative Mike Chapman and Republican Marcia Kelbon vie to succeed Kevin Van De Wege" . NPI's Cascadia Advocate . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Maple, Emma (July 26, 2024). "State senate candidates debate policy differences" . Sequim Gazette . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 Most, Becca (May 20, 2024). "Here's who filed to run for elected office in Pierce County for 2024" . The News Tribune . 1 2 Smith, Rich. "Washington State Democrats Could Win Supermajorities in 2024" . The Stranger . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Bazzaz, Dahlia (November 3, 2020). "Chris Reykdal reelected as Washington superintendent of public instruction" . The Seattle Times . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Todd, Annie (July 9, 2024). "Three candidates for District 39 Senate will be on August primary ballot | Cascadia Daily News" . www.cascadiadaily.com . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ "Here's who The Seattle Times editorial board recommends for state Senate, 39th District | Editorial" . The Seattle Times . July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 Tellman, Julia (July 1, 2024). "District 40 has only one contested state race | Cascadia Daily News" . www.cascadiadaily.com . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . 1 2 Nystrom, Andy (July 19, 2024). "Primary election is set for Aug. 6" . Mercer Island Reporter . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . ↑ Hoffman, Ari. "Meet Jaskaran Singh Sarao, Candidate for State Senate" . 570 KVI . Retrieved August 25, 2024 . 1 2 Jeffries, Dylan (July 26, 2024). "Cleveland gets challenger for 49th Legislative District Senate seat; same for McClintock's 18th Legislative District House seat" . The Columbian . Retrieved July 26, 2024 . External links
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