2012 Washington State House Election
Washington · State
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
98
Candidates
177
Valid votes
5,424,872
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2,860,435 | 52.7% | 54 | 55.1% | −1 |
| Republican | 2,394,648 | 44.1% | 43 | 43.9% | +1 |
| Independent Dem. | 32,462 | 0.6% | 1 | 1.0% | 0 |
| No affiliation | 71,134 | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Independent | 22,740 | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
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| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist Altern | 20,425 | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Green | 14,333 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| (R) Hope&change | 8,695 | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 55 | 54 | −1 | 46.3% | 52.7% | +6.5 pp |
| Republican | 42 | 43 | +1 | 51.4% | 44.1% | −7.3 pp |
| Independent Dem. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.6% | 0.6% | −0.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 55 | 54 | −1 | 46.3% | 52.7% | +6.5 pp |
| Republican | 42 | 43 | +1 | 51.4% | 44.1% | −7.3 pp |
| Independent Dem. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.6% | 0.6% | −0.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
Historical trends
Democratic Republican Independent Dem.
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican | Independent Dem. |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 55 | 42 | 1 |
| November 6, 2012 | 54 | 43 | 1 |
Democratic Republican Independent Dem.
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican | Independent Dem. |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 55 | 42 | 1 |
| November 6, 2012 | 54 | 43 | 1 |
Democratic Republican Independent Dem.
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican | Independent Dem. |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 46.3% | 51.4% | 0.6% |
| November 6, 2012 | 52.7% | 44.1% | 0.6% |
Source: Washington Secretary of State
District results
98 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | Independent Dem. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 22,01837.2% | 37.2% | 37,18762.8% | 62.8% | —— | — | 59,205 | |
| —— | — | 26,23744.7% | 44.7% | 32,46255.3% | 55.3% | 58,699 | |
| 45,27672.2% | 72.2% | 17,42927.8% | 27.8% | —— | — | 62,705 | |
| 45,49572.9% | 72.9% | 16,91727.1% | 27.1% | —— | — | 62,412 | |
| 32,69871.6% | 71.6% | 12,94228.4% | 28.4% | —— | — | 45,640 | |
| 31,70069.6% | 69.6% | 13,81830.4% | 30.4% | —— | — | 45,518 | |
| 60,539100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 60,539 | |
| 51,780100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 51,780 | |
| 33,26351.4% | 51.4% | 31,43948.6% | 48.6% | —— | — | 64,702 | |
| 30,63848.2% | 48.2% | 32,97551.8% | 51.8% | —— | — | 63,613 | |
| 67,10588.5% | 88.5% | —— | — | —— | — | 75,800 | |
| 70,837100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 70,837 | |
| 49,275100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 49,275 | |
| 49,09487.6% | 87.6% | —— | — | —— | — | 56,065 | |
| 30,48660.5% | 60.5% | 19,93039.5% | 39.5% | —— | — | 50,416 | |
| 30,83262.4% | 62.4% | 18,59637.6% | 37.6% | —— | — | 49,428 | |
| 25,79944.6% | 44.6% | 32,04455.4% | 55.4% | —— | — | 57,843 | |
| 26,70546.5% | 46.5% | 30,66753.5% | 53.5% | —— | — | 57,372 | |
| 44,11373.6% | 73.6% | —— | — | —— | — | 59,923 | |
| 43,86875.4% | 75.4% | —— | — | —— | — | 58,201 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cathy DahlquistRep37,187 votes · 62.8%Runner-upBrian L. GunnDem22,018 votes · 37.2% | Brian L. GunnDem22,018 votes · 37.2% | 25.6percentage points | |
Christopher HurstIndependent Dem.32,462 votes · 55.3%Runner-upLisa ConnorsRep26,237 votes · 44.7% | Lisa ConnorsRep26,237 votes · 44.7% | 10.6percentage points | |
Cindy RyuDem45,276 votes · 72.2%Runner-upRandy J. HaydenRep17,429 votes · 27.8% | Randy J. HaydenRep17,429 votes · 27.8% | 44.4percentage points | |
Ruth KagiDem45,495 votes · 72.9%Runner-upRobert ReedyRep16,917 votes · 27.1% | Robert ReedyRep16,917 votes · 27.1% | 45.8percentage points | |
Tina OrwallDem32,698 votes · 71.6%Runner-upWill BengeRep12,942 votes · 28.4% | Will BengeRep12,942 votes · 28.4% | 43.3percentage points | |
Dave UpthegroveDem31,700 votes · 69.6%Runner-upMartin MetzRep13,818 votes · 30.4% | Martin MetzRep13,818 votes · 30.4% | 39.3percentage points | |
Eileen L. CodyDem52,001 votes · 85.9%Runner-upWilliam GiammareseDem8,538 votes · 14.1% | William GiammareseDem8,538 votes · 14.1% | 71.8percentage points | |
| Joe FitzgibbonDem51,780 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Kathy HaighDem33,263 votes · 51.4%Runner-upDan GriffeyRep31,439 votes · 48.6% | Dan GriffeyRep31,439 votes · 48.6% | 2.8percentage points | |
Drew C. MacEwenRep32,975 votes · 51.8%Runner-upLynda Ring-EricksonDem30,638 votes · 48.2% | Lynda Ring-EricksonDem30,638 votes · 48.2% | 3.7percentage points | |
Reuven CarlyleDem67,105 votes · 88.5%Runner-upLeslie Klein(R) Hope&change8,695 votes · 11.5% | Leslie Klein(R) Hope&change8,695 votes · 11.5% | 77.1percentage points | |
Gael TarletonDem39,564 votes · 55.9%Runner-upNoel Christina FrameDem31,273 votes · 44.2% | Noel Christina FrameDem31,273 votes · 44.2% | 11.7percentage points | |
| Sharon Tomiko SantosDem49,275 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Eric PettigrewDem49,094 votes · 87.6%Runner-upTamra Smilanich6,971 votes · 12.4% | Tamra Smilanich6,971 votes · 12.4% | 75.1percentage points | |
John McCoyDem30,486 votes · 60.5%Runner-upSam WilsonRep19,930 votes · 39.5% | Sam WilsonRep19,930 votes · 39.5% | 20.9percentage points | |
Mike SellsDem30,832 votes · 62.4%Runner-upMichael CaseyRep18,596 votes · 37.6% | Michael CaseyRep18,596 votes · 37.6% | 24.8percentage points | |
Dan KristiansenRep32,044 votes · 55.4%Runner-upLinda WrightDem25,799 votes · 44.6% | Linda WrightDem25,799 votes · 44.6% | 10.8percentage points | |
Elizabeth ScottRep30,667 votes · 53.5%Runner-upEleanor WaltersDem26,705 votes · 46.6% | Eleanor WaltersDem26,705 votes · 46.6% | 6.9percentage points | |
Kristine LyttonDem44,113 votes · 73.6%Runner-upBrandon Robinson15,810 votes · 26.4% | Brandon Robinson15,810 votes · 26.4% | 47.2percentage points | |
Jeff MorrisDem43,868 votes · 75.4%Runner-upHoward A. PellettGreen14,333 votes · 24.6% | Howard A. PellettGreen14,333 votes · 24.6% | 50.8percentage points |