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 % | ||
| 32,14658.4% | 58.4% | 22,89641.6% | 41.6% | —— | — | 55,042 | |
| 33,44957.6% | 57.6% | 24,60342.4% | 42.4% | —— | — | 58,052 | |
| —— | — | 40,67762.9% | 62.9% | 23,95937.1% | 37.1% | 64,636 | |
| 37,31454.0% | 54.0% | 31,73446.0% | 46.0% | —— | — | 69,048 | |
| Special election · November 6, 2012 | —— | — | 56,124100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 56,124 |
| 21,63441.6% | 41.6% | 30,39058.4% | 58.4% | —— | — | 52,024 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike CarrellRep32,146 votes · 58.4%Runner-upYoshie WongDem22,896 votes · 41.6% | Yoshie WongDem22,896 votes · 41.6% | 16.8percentage points | |
Kirk PearsonRep33,449 votes · 57.6%Runner-upScott OlsonDem24,603 votes · 42.4% | Scott OlsonDem24,603 votes · 42.4% | 15.2percentage points | |
Kevin RankerDem40,677 votes · 62.9%Runner-upJohn SwappIndependent-Gop23,959 votes · 37.1% | John SwappIndependent-Gop23,959 votes · 37.1% | 25.9percentage points | |
Steve LitzowRep37,314 votes · 54.0%Runner-upMaureen JudgeDem31,734 votes · 46.0% | Maureen JudgeDem31,734 votes · 46.0% | 8.1percentage points | |
| Special election · November 6, 2012 | David FrocktDem56,124 votes · 100.0% | — | — |
Annette ClevelandDem30,390 votes · 58.4%Runner-upEileen QutubRep21,634 votes · 41.6% | Eileen QutubRep21,634 votes · 41.6% | 16.8percentage points |