2012 United States House Election in Washington
Washington · Federal
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
10
Candidates
22
Valid votes
3,006,266
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1,636,726 | 54.4% | 6 | 60.0% | +1 |
| Republican | 1,369,540 | 45.6% | 4 | 40.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | 6 | +1 | 52.3% | 54.4% | +2.2 pp |
| Republican | 4 | 4 | 0 | 45.8% | 45.6% | −0.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
9 → 10 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | 6 | +1 | 52.3% | 54.4% | +2.2 pp |
| Republican | 4 | 4 | 0 | 45.8% | 45.6% | −0.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
9 → 10 seats
Historical trends
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 5 | 4 |
| November 6, 2012 | 6 | 4 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 5 | 4 |
| November 6, 2012 | 6 | 4 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 52.3% | 45.8% |
| November 6, 2012 | 54.4% | 45.6% |
Source: Washington Secretary of State
District results
11 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 177,02553.9% | 53.9% | 151,18746.1% | 46.1% | 328,212 | |
| Special election · November 6, 2012 | 216,14460.4% | 60.4% | 141,59139.6% | 39.6% | 357,735 |
| 184,82661.1% | 61.1% | 117,46538.9% | 38.9% | 302,291 | |
| 116,43839.6% | 39.6% | 177,44660.4% | 60.4% | 293,884 | |
| 78,94033.8% | 33.8% | 154,74966.2% | 66.2% | 233,689 | |
| 117,51238.1% | 38.1% | 191,06661.9% | 61.9% | 308,578 | |
| 186,66159.0% | 59.0% | 129,72541.0% | 41.0% | 316,386 | |
| 298,36879.7% | 79.7% | 76,21220.3% | 20.3% | 374,580 | |
| 121,88640.3% | 40.3% | 180,20459.7% | 59.7% | 302,090 | |
| 192,03471.6% | 71.6% | 76,10528.4% | 28.4% | 268,139 | |
| 163,03658.6% | 58.6% | 115,38141.4% | 41.4% | 278,417 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Suzan DelBeneDem177,025 votes · 53.9%Runner-upJohn KosterRep151,187 votes · 46.1% | John KosterRep151,187 votes · 46.1% | 7.9percentage points | |
| Special election · November 6, 2012 | Suzan DelBeneDem216,144 votes · 60.4%Runner-upJohn KosterRep141,591 votes · 39.6% | John KosterRep141,591 votes · 39.6% | 20.8percentage points |
Rick LarsenDem184,826 votes · 61.1%Runner-upDan MatthewsRep117,465 votes · 38.9% | Dan MatthewsRep117,465 votes · 38.9% | 22.3percentage points | |
Jaime Herrera BeutlerRep177,446 votes · 60.4%Runner-upJon T. HaugenDem116,438 votes · 39.6% | Jon T. HaugenDem116,438 votes · 39.6% | 20.8percentage points | |
Doc HastingsRep154,749 votes · 66.2%Runner-upMary BaechlerDem78,940 votes · 33.8% | Mary BaechlerDem78,940 votes · 33.8% | 32.4percentage points | |
Cathy McMorris RodgersRep191,066 votes · 61.9%Runner-upRich CowanDem117,512 votes · 38.1% | Rich CowanDem117,512 votes · 38.1% | 23.8percentage points | |
Derek KilmerDem186,661 votes · 59.0%Runner-upBill DriscollRep129,725 votes · 41.0% | Bill DriscollRep129,725 votes · 41.0% | 18.0percentage points | |
Jim McDermottDem298,368 votes · 79.7%Runner-upRon BemisRep76,212 votes · 20.4% | Ron BemisRep76,212 votes · 20.4% | 59.3percentage points | |
Dave ReichertRep180,204 votes · 59.7%Runner-upKaren PorterfieldDem121,886 votes · 40.4% | Karen PorterfieldDem121,886 votes · 40.4% | 19.3percentage points | |
Adam SmithDem192,034 votes · 71.6%Runner-upJim PostmaRep76,105 votes · 28.4% | Jim PostmaRep76,105 votes · 28.4% | 43.2percentage points | |
Denny HeckDem163,036 votes · 58.6%Runner-upRichard (Dick) MuriRep115,381 votes · 41.4% | Richard (Dick) MuriRep115,381 votes · 41.4% | 17.1percentage points |