2024 Washington State Senate election

Washington State Senate elections, 2024

←  2022 November 5, 2024 2026 →
25 of 49 seats in the Washington State Senate 25 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party   Leader Andy Billig (retired) John Braun Party Democratic Republican Leader's seat 3rd 20th Seats before 29 20 Seats won 30 19 Seat change 1 1 Popular vote 978,951 876,073 Percentage 52.38% 46.88% Swing 4.43 pp 7.59 pp
Results by gains and holds Results by winning party vote share Results:      Democratic gain      Democratic hold     Republican hold      No election Vote share:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     >90%      50–60%     60–70%     >90%
President pro tempore before election Karen Keiser Democratic Elected President pro tempore Steve Conway Democratic

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.

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 and changes the numbering of District 15 to District 14. This change in number means that elections for district 14 in the State Senate will now be held in Presidential Election Years, which typically have higher turnout than midterm election years among Latino voters. ^[6]

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%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100%

Trump   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%

Retirements

Eight incumbents did not seek re-election.

Democrats

1. District 3: Andy Billig is retiring. ^[7]
2. District 5: Mark Mullet is retiring to run for Governor. ^[8]
3. District 22: Sam Hunt is retiring. ^[9]
4. District 24: Kevin Van De Wege is retiring to run for Public Lands Commissioner. ^[10]

Republicans

1. District 4: Mike Padden is retiring. ^[11]
2. District 12: Brad Hawkins is retiring to run for Chelan County Commission. ^[12]
3. District 17: Lynda Wilson is retiring. ^[13]
4. District 18: Ann Rivers is retiring. ^[14]

Summary of results by district

†: Incumbent not running for re-election.

State Senate District	Incumbent	Party		Elected senator	Party
1st	Derek Stanford		Dem	Derek Stanford		Dem
2nd	Jim McCune		Rep	Jim McCune		Rep
3rd	† Andy Billig		Dem	Marcus Riccelli		Dem
4th	† Mike Padden		Rep	Leonard Christian		Rep
5th	† Mark Mullet		Dem	Bill Ramos		Dem
9th	Mark Schoesler		Rep	Mark Schoesler		Rep
10th	Ron Muzzall		Rep	Ron Muzzall		Rep
11th	Bob Hasegawa		Dem	Bob Hasegawa		Dem
12th	† Brad Hawkins		Rep	Keith Goehner		Rep
14th	Curtis King		Rep	Curtis King		Rep
16th	Perry Dozier		Rep	Perry Dozier		Rep
17th	† Lynda Wilson		Rep	Paul Harris		Rep
18th	† Ann Rivers		Rep	Adrian Cortes		Dem
19th	Jeff Wilson		Rep	Jeff Wilson		Rep
20th	John Braun		Rep	John Braun		Rep
22nd	† Sam Hunt		Dem	Jessica Bateman		Dem
23rd	Drew Hansen		Dem	Drew Hansen		Dem
24th	† Kevin Van De Wege		Dem	Mike Chapman		Dem
25th	Chris Gildon		Rep	Chris Gildon		Rep
27th	Yasmin Trudeau		Dem	Yasmin Trudeau		Dem
28th	T'wina Nobles		Dem	T'wina Nobles		Dem
39th	Keith Wagoner		Rep	Keith Wagoner		Rep
40th	Liz Lovelett		Dem	Liz Lovelett		Dem
41st	Lisa Wellman		Dem	Lisa Wellman		Dem
49th	Annette Cleveland		Dem	Annette Cleveland		Dem

District 1

2024 Washington's 1st legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Derek Stanford Party Democratic Popular vote 60,568 Percentage 96.0%

State Senator before election Derek Stanford Democratic Elected State Senator Derek Stanford Democratic

Candidates

• Derek Stanford (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Results

Washington's 1st State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Derek Stanford (incumbent)	30,980	96.0
	Write-in		1,282	4.0
Total votes			32,262	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Derek Stanford (incumbent)	60,568	96.0
	Write-in		2,509	4.0
Total votes			63,077	100.0

District 2

2024 Washington's 2nd legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Jim McCune Erasmo Ruiz Gonzalez Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 47,908 27,955 Percentage 63.1% 36.8%

State Senator before election Jim McCune Republican Elected State Senator Jim McCune Republican

Candidates

• Jim McCune (Republican), incumbent state senator ^[15]
• Erasmo Ruiz Gonzalez (Democratic), Bethel School Board director ^[15]

Eliminated in primary

• Ronda Litzenberger (Republican), Eatonville School Board director ^[15]

Endorsements

Ronda Litzenberger (R)

State legislators

• J. T. Wilcox, Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives ^[15]

Local officials

• Joe DePinto, mayor of Yelm ^[15]

Results

Washington's 2nd State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jim McCune (incumbent)	14,596	38.9
	Democratic	Erasmo Ruiz Gonzalez	12,822	34.2
	Republican	Ronda Litzenberger	10,032	26.8
	Write-in		33	0.1
Total votes			37,483	100.0
General election
	Republican	Jim McCune (incumbent)	47,908	63.1
	Democratic	Erasmo Ruiz Gonzalez	27,955	36.8
	Write-in		111	0.15
Total votes			75,974	100.0

District 3

2024 Washington's 3rd legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Marcus Riccelli Jim Wilson [a] Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 45,471 29,532 Percentage 60.6% 39.3%

Results by precinct Riccelli:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90% Wilson:     50–60%     60–70%

State Senator before election Andy Billig Democratic Elected State Senator Marcus Riccelli Democratic

The incumbent is Democrat Andy Billig, who is retiring. ^[16]

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. ^[17]

Candidates

• Marcus Riccelli (Democratic), state representative ^[18]
• Jim Wilson, businessman ^[19]

Withdrawn

• Ericka Lalka (Republican), candidate for Spokane School Board ^[18]

Results

Washington's 3rd State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Marcus Riccelli	27,807	92.4
	Write-in		2,300	7.6
Total votes			30,107	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Marcus Riccelli	45,471	60.6
	Republican	Jim Wilson	29,532	39.3
	Write-in		96	0.1
Total votes			75,099	100.0

District 4

2024 Washington's 4th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Leonard Christian Miguel Valencia Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 53,623 29,653 Percentage 64.3% 35.6%

Results by precinct Christian:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% Valencia:     50–60%

State Senator before election Mike Padden Republican Elected State Senator Leonard Christian Republican

The incumbent is Republican Mike Padden, who is retiring. ^[20]

Candidates

• Leonard Christian (Republican), state representative ^[21]
• Miguel Valencia (Democratic), Democratic precinct committee officer and Army veteran ^[21]

Eliminated in primary

• Pam Haley (Republican), mayor of Spokane Valley ^[21]
• Mike Kelly (Republican), member of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission ^{[22] [21]}
• Al Merkel (Republican), Spokane Valley city councilor ^[21]
• Paige Scott (Democratic), member of the National Guard ^[21]

Endorsements

Pam Haley (R)

State legislators

• Jeff Holy, state senator ^[21]
• Shelly Short, state senator ^[21]
• Mike Volz, state representative ^[21]

Mike Kelly (R)

State legislators

• Mike Padden, incumbent state senator ^[22]

Local officials

• Michael Baumgartner, Spokane County Treasurer and candidate for U.S. House of Representatives ^[22]

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

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Nominee Bill Ramos Chad Magendanz Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 44,379 40,959 Percentage 52.0% 48.0%

Results by precinct Magendanz:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% Ramos:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%      No data

State Senator before election Mark Mullet Democratic Elected State Senator Bill Ramos Democratic

The incumbent is Democrat Mark Mullet, who retired to run for Governor. ^[23]

Candidates

• Chad Magendanz (Republican), former state representative ^[24]
• Bill Ramos (Democratic), state representative ^[24]

Results

Washington's 5th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bill Ramos	24,309	53.8
	Republican	Chad Magendanz	20,865	46.2
	Write-in		28	0.1
Total votes			45,202	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Bill Ramos	44,379	52.0
	Republican	Chad Magendanz	40,959	48.0
	Write-in		73	0.1
Total votes			85,411	100.0

Endorsements

Chad Magendanz (R)

State executive officials

• Sam Reed, Washington Secretary of State ^[25]

Mayors

• Carol Benson, mayor of Black Diamond ^[26]
• Sean Kelly, mayor of Maple Valley ^[26] (co-endorsement with Ramos)
• Mary Miller, mayor of North Bend ^[26]
• Jan Molinaro, mayor of Enumclaw ^[26]
• Mary Lou Pauly, mayor of Issaquah ^[26]
• Armondo Pavone, mayor of Renton ^[26]
• Katherine Ross, mayor of Snoqualmie ^[26]

Organizations

• Mainstream Republicans of Washington ^[27]
• Associated General Contractors of America Washington Chapter ^[28]
• Washington Farm Bureau ^[29]
• National Federation of Independent Business ^[30]
• Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS) ^[31]
• King County Police Officer's Guild ^[32]

Newspapers

• The Seattle Times ^[33]

Labor unions

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners Washington State ^[34] (co-endorsement with Ramos)

Bill Ramos

Mayors

• Sean Kelly, mayor of Maple Valley ^[26] (co-endorsement with Magendanz)

Labor unions

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners Washington State ^[34] (co-endorsement with Magendanz)

District 9

2024 Washington's 9th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Mark Schoesler Party Republican Popular vote 57,620 Percentage 95.1%

State Senator before election Mark Schoesler Republican Elected State Senator Mark Schoesler Republican

Candidates

• Mark Schoesler (Republican), incumbent state senator

Results

Washington's 9th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mark Schoesler (incumbent)	29,574	94.3
	Write-in		1,790	5.7
Total votes			31,364	100.0
General election
	Republican	Mark Schoesler (incumbent)	57,620	95.1
	Write-in		2,946	4.9
Total votes			60,566	100.0

District 10

2024 Washington's 10th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Ron Muzzall Janet St. Clair Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 45,794 44,002 Percentage 50.9% 48.9%

Results by precinct Muzzall:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% St. Clair:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90% Tie:     50%      No data

State Senator before election Ron Muzzall Republican Elected State Senator Ron Muzzall Republican

Candidates

• Ron Muzzall (Republican), incumbent state senator ^[35]
• Janet St. Clair (Democratic), Island County commissioner ^[35]

Eliminated in primary

• Denny Sandberg (Democratic), former small business owner and Navy veteran ^{[35] [36]}

Endorsements

Ron Muzzall (R)

Newspapers

• The Everett Herald ^[37]

Janet St. Clair (D)

State legislators

• Andy Billig, Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate ^[38]
• Mary Margaret Haugen, former state senator ^[38]
• John Lovick, state senator ^[38]

Results

Washington's 10th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Ron Muzzall (incumbent)	24,724	48.3
	Democratic	Janet St. Clair	23,391	45.6
	Democratic	Denny Sandberg	3,072	6.0
	Write-in		63	0.1
Total votes			51,250	100.0
General election
	Republican	Ron Muzzall (incumbent)	45,794	50.9
	Democratic	Janet St. Clair	44,002	48.9
	Write-in		140	0.2
Total votes			89,936	100.0

District 11

2024 Washington's 11th legislative district Senate election

←  2020 2028 →

Nominee Bob Hasegawa Party Democratic Popular vote 47,324 Percentage 95.6%

State Senator before election Bob Hasegawa Democratic Elected State Senator Bob Hasegawa Democratic

Candidates

• Bob Hasegawa (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Results

Washington's 11th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bob Hasegawa (incumbent)	21,167	95.3
	Write-in		1,046	4.7
Total votes			22,213	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Bob Hasegawa (incumbent)	47,324	95.6
	Write-in		2,168	4.4
Total votes			49,492	100.0

District 12

2024 Washington's 12th legislative district Senate election

←  2020 2028 →

Nominee Keith Goehner Jim Mayhew Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 46,452 36,707 Percentage 55.8% 44.1%

State Senator before election Brad Hawkins Republican Elected State Senator Keith Goehner Republican

The incumbent is Republican Brad Hawkins, who withdrew from the race to run for Chelan County Commission. ^[12]

Candidates

• Keith Goehner (Republican), state representative ^[39]
• Jim Mayhew (Democratic), former Snoqualmie city councilor ^[40]

Withdrawn

• Brad Hawkins (Republican), incumbent state senator ^[41] (ran for Chelan County Commission, endorsed Goehner) ^[39]

Endorsements

Keith Goehner (R)

State legislators

• John Braun, Minority Leader of the Washington State Senate ^[39]
• Brad Hawkins, incumbent state senator ^[39]
• Mike Steele, state representative ^[39]

Results

Washington's 12th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Keith Goehner	24,356	56.1
	Democratic	Jim Mayhew	19,039	43.8
	Write-in		40	0.1
Total votes			43,435	100.0
General election
	Republican	Keith Goehner	46,452	55.8
	Democratic	Jim Mayhew	36,707	44.1
	Write-in		53	0.1
Total votes			83,212	100.0

District 14

2024 Washington's 14th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Curtis King Maria Beltran Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 17,643 16,346 Percentage 51.8% 48.0%

Results by precinct King:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90% Beltran:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%      No data

State Senator before election Curtis King Republican Elected State Senator Curtis King Republican

Candidates

• Maria Beltran (Democratic), state House Democratic Campaign Committee employee ^[42]
• Curtis King (Republican), incumbent state senator ^[43]

Results

Washington's 14th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Curtis King (incumbent)	8,324	58.0
	Democratic	Maria Beltran	5,988	41.7
	Write-in		35	0.2
Total votes			14,347	100.0
General election
	Republican	Curtis King (incumbent)	17,643	51.8
	Democratic	Maria Beltran	16,346	48.0
	Write-in		93	0.3
Total votes			34,082	100.0

District 16

2024 Washington's 16th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Perry Dozier Kari Isaacson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 44,400 25,564 Percentage 63.4% 36.5%

State Senator before election Perry Dozier Republican Elected State Senator Perry Dozier Republican

Candidates

• Perry Dozier (Republican), incumbent state senator ^[44]
• Kari Isaacson (Democratic), chair of the Walla Walla County Democrats ^[44]

Results

Washington's 16th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Perry Dozier (incumbent)	22,963	63.8
	Democratic	Kari Isaacson	13,012	36.1
	Write-in		31	0.1
Total votes			36,006	100.0
General election
	Republican	Perry Dozier (incumbent)	44,400	63.4
	Democratic	Kari Isaacson	25,564	36.5
	Write-in		53	0.1
Total votes			70,017	100.0

District 17

2024 Washington's 17th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Paul Harris Marla Keethler Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 44,014 42,003 Percentage 51.1% 48.8%

State Senator before election Lynda Wilson Republican Elected State Senator Paul Harris Republican

The incumbent is Republican Lynda Wilson, who is retiring. ^[45]

Candidates

• Paul Harris (Republican), state representative ^[46]
• Marla Keethler (Democratic), mayor of White Salmon ^[47]

Results

Washington's 17th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Paul Harris	22,930	50.6
	Democratic	Marla Keethler	22,287	49.2
	Write-in		84	0.2
Total votes			45,301	100.0
General election
	Republican	Paul Harris	44,014	51.1
	Democratic	Marla Keethler	42,003	48.8
	Write-in		135	0.2
Total votes			86,152	100.0

District 18

2024 Washington's 18th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Adrian Cortes Brad Benton Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 42,054 41,881 Percentage 50.0% 49.8%

Results by precinct Cortes:     50–60%     60–70% Benton:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% Tie:     50%      No data

State Senator before election Ann Rivers Republican Elected State Senator Adrian Cortes Democratic

The incumbent is Republican Ann Rivers, who is retiring due to redistricting. ^[14]

Candidates

• Brad Benton (Republican), sales representative, son of former state senator Don Benton, and candidate for state representative in 2022 ^[48]
• Adrian Cortes (Democratic), Battle Ground city councilor and former mayor ^[49]

Eliminated in the primary

• Greg Cheney (Republican), state representative ^[50]

Endorsements

Brad Benton (R)

State legislators

• Stephanie McClintock, incumbent state representative from this district ^[51]

Local officials

• Tricia Davis, Battle Ground City Councilor ^[51]
• Victoria Ferrer, Battle Ground City Councilor ^[51]
• Eric Overholser, Battle Ground City Councilor ^[51]

Organizations

• Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS) ^[51]
• Vancounver Police Officers Guild ^[51]

Political parties

• Clark County Republican Party ^[52]

Adrian Cortes (D)

Statewide executive officials

• Bob Ferguson, Attorney General of Washington ^[51]

Organizations

• American Federation of Teachers ^[51]
• Planned Parenthood Alliance Avdvocates ^[51]
• Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council ^[51]

Results

Washington's 18th State Senate District, 2024 ^[53]

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Adrian Cortes	20,066	46.2
	Republican	Brad Benton	13,783	31.8
	Republican	Greg Cheney	9,525	21.9
	Write-in		39	0.1
Total votes			43,413	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Adrian Cortes	42,054	50.0
	Republican	Brad Benton	41,881	49.8
	Write-in		189	0.2
Total votes			84,124	100.0

District 19

2024 Washington's 19th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Jeff Wilson Andi Day Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 48,577 30,686 Percentage 61.2% 38.7%

State Senator before election Jeff Wilson Republican Elected State Senator Jeff Wilson Republican

Candidates

• Andi Day (Democratic) ^[54]
• Jeff Wilson (Republican), incumbent state senator ^[54]

Results

Washington's 19th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jeff Wilson (incumbent)	25,826	60.1
	Democratic	Andi Day	17,081	39.8
	Write-in		65	0.2
Total votes			42,972	100.0
General election
	Republican	Jeff Wilson (incumbent)	48,577	61.2
	Democratic	Andi Day	30,686	38.7
	Write-in		74	0.1
Total votes			79,337	100.0

District 20

2024 Washington's 20th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee John Braun Party Republican Popular vote 69,075 Percentage 96.5%

State Senator before election John Braun Republican Elected State Senator John Braun Republican

Candidates

• John Braun (Republican), incumbent state senator and Minority Leader of the Washington State Senate

Results

Washington's 20th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John Braun (incumbent)	35,738	95.4
	Write-in		1,723	4.6
Total votes			37,461	100.0
General election
	Republican	John Braun (incumbent)	69,075	96.5
	Write-in		2,485	3.5
Total votes			71,560	100.0

District 22

2024 Washington's 22nd legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Jessica Bateman Bob Iyall Party Democratic Democratic Popular vote 54,875 21,288 Percentage 70.6% 27.4%

State Senator before election Sam Hunt Democratic Elected State Senator Jessica Bateman Democratic

The incumbent is Democrat Sam Hunt, who is retiring. ^[9]

Candidates

• Jessica Bateman (Democratic), state representative ^[55]
• Bob Iyall (Democratic), Olympia port commissioner ^[56]

Eliminated in primary

• Tela Hogle (Democratic), baker and music teacher ^{[56] [57]}

Endorsements

Jessica Bateman (D)

Federal officials

• Marilyn Strickland, U.S. representative ^[55]

State executive officials

• Denny Heck, lieutenant governor of Washington ^[55]

State legislators

• Sam Hunt, incumbent state senator ^[55]

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

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Nominee Drew Hansen Lance Byrd Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 55,296 30,668 Percentage 64.3% 35.6%

State Senator before election Drew Hansen Democratic Elected State Senator Drew Hansen Democratic

Candidates

• Lance Byrd (Republican), senior technical program manager ^{[58] [59]}
• Drew Hansen (Democratic), incumbent state senator ^{[58] [59]}

Eliminated in primary

• Ace Haynes (Republican), precinct committee officer ^{[58] [59]}

Results

Washington's 23rd State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Drew Hansen (incumbent)	32,553	67.1
	Republican	Lance Byrd	14,031	28.9
	Republican	Ace Haynes	1,866	3.9
	Write-in		55	0.1
Total votes			48,505	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Drew Hansen (incumbent)	55,296	64.3
	Republican	Lance Byrd	30,668	35.6
	Write-in		89	0.1
Total votes			86,053	100.0

District 24

2024 Washington's 24th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Mike Chapman Marcia Kelbon Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 51,889 42,695 Percentage 54.8% 45.1%

State Senator before election Kevin Van De Wege Democratic Elected State Senator Mike Chapman Democratic

The incumbent is Democrat Kevin Van De Wege, who retired to run for Washington Public Lands Commissioner. ^[10]

Candidates

• Mike Chapman (Democratic), state representative ^[60]
• Marcia Kelbon (Republican), lawyer ^[60]

Eliminated in primary

• James Russell (Democratic) ^[61]

Results

Washington's 24th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Mike Chapman	31,244	54.0
	Republican	Marcia Kelbon	23,701	41.0
	Democratic	James Russell	2,859	4.9
	Write-in		36	0.1
Total votes			57,840	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Mike Chapman	51,889	54.8
	Republican	Marcia Kelbon	42,695	45.1
	Write-in		120	0.1
Total votes			94,704	100.0

District 25

2024 Washington's 25th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Chris Gildon Kenneth King Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 41,822 30,551 Percentage 57.7% 42.2%

State Senator before election Chris Gildon Republican Elected State Senator Chris Gildon Republican

Candidates

• Chris Gildon (Republican), incumbent state senator ^[62]
• Kenneth King (Democratic) ^[62]

Results

Washington's 25th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Chris Gildon (incumbent)	20,399	58.9
	Democratic	Kenneth King	14,179	41.0
	Write-in		29	0.1
Total votes			34,607	100.0
General election
	Republican	Chris Gildon (incumbent)	41,822	57.7
	Democratic	Kenneth King	30,551	42.2
	Write-in		73	0.1
Total votes			72,446	100.0

District 27

2024 Washington's 27th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Yasmin Trudeau Carole Sue Braaten Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 51,838 20,270 Percentage 71.8% 28.1%

State Senator before election Yasmin Trudeau Democratic Elected State Senator Yasmin Trudeau Democratic

Candidates

• Carol Sue Braaten (Republican)
• Yasmin Trudeau (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Results

Washington's 27th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Yasmin Trudeau (incumbent)	27,333	73.8
	Republican	Carol Sue Braaten	9,585	25.9
	Write-in		104	0.3
Total votes			37,022	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Yasmin Trudeau (incumbent)	51,838	71.8
	Republican	Carol Sue Braaten	20,270	28.1
	Write-in		123	0.2
Total votes			72,231	100.0

District 28

2024 Washington's 28th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee T'wina Nobles Maia Espinoza Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 32,120 27,540 Percentage 53.8% 46.1%

State Senator before election T'wina Nobles Democratic Elected State Senator T'wina Nobles Democratic

Candidates

• Maia Espinoza (Republican), candidate for Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2020 ^{[63] [64]}
• T'wina Nobles (Democratic), incumbent state senator ^[63]

Results

Washington's 28th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	T'wina Nobles (incumbent)	16,724	54.8
	Republican	Maia Espinoza	13,759	45.1
	Write-in		62	0.2
Total votes			30,545	100.0
General election
	Democratic	T'wina Nobles (incumbent)	32,120	53.8
	Republican	Maia Espinoza	27,540	46.1
	Write-in		86	0.1
Total votes			59,746	100.0

District 39

2024 Washington's 39th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Keith Wagoner John Snow Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 49,778 32,481 Percentage 60.5% 39.5%

State Senator before election Keith Wagoner Republican Elected State Senator Keith Wagoner Republican

Candidates

• John Snow (Democratic), Navy veteran ^[65]
• Keith Wagoner (Republican), incumbent state senator ^[65]

Eliminated in primary

• Tim McDonald (Democratic), former Arlington School Board member ^[65]

Endorsements

John Snow (D)

Political parties

• Skagit County Democratic Party ^[65]
• Snohomish County Democratic Party ^[65]
• 39th Legislative District Democratic Party ^[65]

Keith Wagoner (R)

Political parties

• Skagit County Republican Party ^[65]

Newspapers

• The Seattle Times ^[66]

Results

Washington's 39th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Keith Wagoner (incumbent)	24,358	59.7
	Democratic	John Snow	12,569	30.8
	Democratic	Tim McDonald	3,849	9.4
	Write-in		40	0.1
Total votes			40,816	100.0
General election
	Republican	Keith Wagoner (incumbent)	49,778	60.5
	Democratic	John Snow	32,481	39.5
	Write-in		83	0.1
Total votes			82,342	100.0

District 40

2024 Washington's 40th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Liz Lovelett Charles Carrell Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 61,930 27,038 Percentage 69.5% 30.4%

State Senator before election Liz Lovelett Democratic Elected State Senator Liz Lovelett Democratic

Candidates

• Charles Carrell (Republican), former Snohomish Country Sherriff's Office employee ^[67]
• Liz Lovelett (Democratic), incumbent state senator ^[67]

Results

Washington's 40th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Liz Lovelett (incumbent)	34,724	71.1
	Republican	Charles Carrell	14,015	28.7
	Write-in		92	0.2
Total votes			48,831	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Liz Lovelett (incumbent)	61,930	69.5
	Republican	Charles Carrell	27,038	30.4
	Write-in		118	0.1
Total votes			89,086	100.0

District 41

2024 Washington's 41st legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Lisa Wellman Jaskaran Singh Sarao Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 51,876 23,093 Percentage 69.0% 30.7%

State Senator before election Lisa Wellman Democratic Elected State Senator Lisa Wellman Democratic

Candidates

• Jaskaran Singh Sarao (Republican), landlord ^{[68] [69]}
• Lisa Wellman (Democratic), incumbent state senator ^[68]

Results

Washington's 41st State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Lisa Wellman (incumbent)	27,935	73.3
	Republican	Jaskaran Singh Sarao	10,059	26.4
	Write-in		97	0.3
Total votes			38,091	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Lisa Wellman (incumbent)	51,876	69.0
	Republican	Jaskaran Singh Sarao	23,093	30.7
	Write-in		167	0.2
Total votes			75,136	100.0

District 49

2024 Washington's 49th legislative district Senate election

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Nominee Annette Cleveland Lucia Worthington Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 42,148 25,932 Percentage 61.8% 38.0%

State Senator before election Annette Cleveland Democratic Elected State Senator Annette Cleveland Democratic

Candidates

• Annette Cleveland (Democratic), incumbent state senator ^[70]
• Lucia Worthington (Republican), management consultant ^[70]

Results

Washington's 49th State Senate District, 2024

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Annette Cleveland (incumbent)	20,058	62.7
	Republican	Lucia Worthington	11,844	37.0
	Write-in		76	0.2
Total votes			31,978	100.0
General election
	Democratic	Annette Cleveland (incumbent)	42,148	61.8
	Republican	Lucia Worthington	25,932	38.0
	Write-in		170	0.3
Total votes			68,250	100.0

See also

• 2024 United States elections
• 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
• 2024 United States Senate election in Washington
• 2024 Washington gubernatorial election
• 2024 Washington Attorney General election
• 2024 Washington House of Representatives election

Notes

1. 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.

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External links

• Map of Legislative Districts