2012 Washington State Senate Election
Washington · State
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
25
Candidates
46
Valid votes
1,405,639
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 701,658 | 49.9% | 14 | 56.0% | +5 |
| Democratic | 656,567 | 46.7% | 11 | 44.0% | −4 |
| Independent-Gop | 23,959 | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Independent | 23,455 | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 9 | 14 | +5 | 44.5% | 49.9% | +5.4 pp |
| Democratic | 15 | 11 | −4 | 52.8% | 46.7% | −6.1 pp |
Seat changes by party
24 → 25 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 9 | 14 | +5 | 44.5% | 49.9% | +5.4 pp |
| Democratic | 15 | 11 | −4 | 52.8% | 46.7% | −6.1 pp |
Seat changes by party
24 → 25 seats
Historical trends
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 15 | 9 |
| November 6, 2012 | 11 | 14 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 15 | 9 |
| November 6, 2012 | 11 | 14 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 52.8% | 44.5% |
| November 6, 2012 | 46.7% | 49.9% |
Source: Washington Secretary of State
District results
26 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Independent-Gop | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 29,93244.5% | 44.5% | 37,31655.5% | 55.5% | —— | — | 67,248 | |
| 31,94656.8% | 56.8% | 24,28643.2% | 43.2% | —— | — | 56,232 | |
| 21,57642.2% | 42.2% | 29,60957.8% | 57.8% | —— | — | 51,185 | |
| 49,593100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 49,593 | |
| 30,78345.6% | 45.6% | 36,76554.4% | 54.4% | —— | — | 67,548 | |
| 39,390100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 39,390 | |
| 37,81052.8% | 52.8% | 33,77847.2% | 47.2% | —— | — | 71,588 | |
| 15,17030.7% | 30.7% | 34,30169.3% | 69.3% | —— | — | 49,471 | |
| 44,318100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 44,318 | |
| 40,394100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 40,394 | |
| 32,71769.7% | 69.7% | 14,19730.3% | 30.3% | —— | — | 46,914 | |
| 27,53850.1% | 50.1% | 27,46049.9% | 49.9% | —— | — | 54,998 | |
| 42,92467.9% | 67.9% | 20,33032.1% | 32.1% | —— | — | 63,254 | |
| 21,05637.8% | 37.8% | 34,59062.2% | 62.2% | —— | — | 55,646 | |
| 54,018100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 54,018 | |
| —— | — | 50,389100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 50,389 | |
| 23,23534.9% | 34.9% | 43,30565.1% | 65.1% | —— | — | 66,540 | |
| —— | — | 44,41765.4% | 65.4% | —— | — | 67,872 | |
| 34,71561.7% | 61.7% | 21,51738.3% | 38.3% | —— | — | 56,232 | |
| —— | — | 54,007100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 54,007 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Rosemary McAuliffeDem37,316 votes · 55.5%Runner-upDawn McCraveyRep29,932 votes · 44.5% | Dawn McCraveyRep29,932 votes · 44.5% | 11.0percentage points | |
Randi BeckerRep31,946 votes · 56.8%Runner-upBruce L. LachneyDem24,286 votes · 43.2% | Bruce L. LachneyDem24,286 votes · 43.2% | 13.6percentage points | |
Andy BilligDem29,609 votes · 57.9%Runner-upNancy McLaughlinRep21,576 votes · 42.2% | Nancy McLaughlinRep21,576 votes · 42.2% | 15.7percentage points | |
| Mike PaddenRep49,593 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Mark MulletDem36,765 votes · 54.4%Runner-upBrad ToftRep30,783 votes · 45.6% | Brad ToftRep30,783 votes · 45.6% | 8.9percentage points | |
| Mark G. SchoeslerRep39,390 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Barbara BaileyRep37,810 votes · 52.8%Runner-upMary Margaret HaugenDem33,778 votes · 47.2% | Mary Margaret HaugenDem33,778 votes · 47.2% | 5.6percentage points | |
Bob HasegawaDem34,301 votes · 69.3%Runner-upKristin ThompsonRep15,170 votes · 30.7% | Kristin ThompsonRep15,170 votes · 30.7% | 38.7percentage points | |
| Linda Evans ParletteRep44,318 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Curtis KingRep40,394 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Mike HewittRep32,717 votes · 69.7%Runner-upScott NettlesDem14,197 votes · 30.3% | Scott NettlesDem14,197 votes · 30.3% | 39.5percentage points | |
Don BentonRep27,538 votes · 50.1%Runner-upTim ProbstDem27,460 votes · 49.9% | Tim ProbstDem27,460 votes · 49.9% | 0.1percentage points | |
Ann RiversRep42,924 votes · 67.9%Runner-upRalph SchmidtDem20,330 votes · 32.1% | Ralph SchmidtDem20,330 votes · 32.1% | 35.7percentage points | |
Brian HatfieldDem34,590 votes · 62.2%Runner-upRick WinsmanRep21,056 votes · 37.8% | Rick WinsmanRep21,056 votes · 37.8% | 24.3percentage points | |
John E. BraunRep29,943 votes · 55.4%Runner-upDan SweckerRep24,075 votes · 44.6% | Dan SweckerRep24,075 votes · 44.6% | 10.9percentage points | |
| Karen FraserDem50,389 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Christine RolfesDem43,305 votes · 65.1%Runner-upBret A. TreadwellRep23,235 votes · 34.9% | Bret A. TreadwellRep23,235 votes · 34.9% | 30.2percentage points | |
Jim HargroveDem44,417 votes · 65.4%Runner-upLarry CarterInd23,455 votes · 34.6% | Larry CarterInd23,455 votes · 34.6% | 30.9percentage points | |
Bruce DammeierRep34,715 votes · 61.7%Runner-upEric HerdeDem21,517 votes · 38.3% | Eric HerdeDem21,517 votes · 38.3% | 23.5percentage points | |
Jeannie DarneilleDem30,939 votes · 57.3%Runner-upJohn R. (Jack) ConnellyDem23,068 votes · 42.7% | John R. (Jack) ConnellyDem23,068 votes · 42.7% | 14.6percentage points |