2016 Washington State House Election
Washington · State
General Election
November 8, 2016
Contests
98
Candidates
176
Valid votes
5,781,687
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2,867,306 | 49.6% | 50 | 51.0% | 0 |
| Republican | 2,443,231 | 42.3% | 48 | 49.0% | +1 |
| Independent Dem | 198,091 | 3.4% | 0 | 0.0% | −1 |
| Libertarian | 127,096 | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Dem/Working Fmly | 34,954 | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
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| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOP/Independent | 30,895 | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Indep't Democrat | 30,224 | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Independent | 19,129 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Independent Rep | 16,646 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| No affiliation | 14,115 | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 50 | 50 | 0 | 48.0% | 49.6% | +1.5 pp |
| Republican | 47 | 48 | +1 | 45.8% | 42.3% | −3.5 pp |
| Independent Dem | 1 | 0 | −1 | 0.5% | 3.4% | +2.9 pp |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 55 | 50 | −5 | 46.3% | 49.6% | +3.3 pp |
| Republican | 42 | 48 | +6 | 51.4% | 42.3% | −9.2 pp |
| Independent Dem | 1 | 0 | −1 | 0.6% | 3.4% | +2.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 54 | 50 | −4 | 52.7% | 49.6% | −3.1 pp |
| Republican | 43 | 48 | +5 | 44.1% | 42.3% | −1.9 pp |
| Independent Dem | 1 | 0 | −1 | 0.6% | 3.4% | +2.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 50 | 50 | 0 | 48.0% | 49.6% | +1.5 pp |
| Republican | 47 | 48 | +1 | 45.8% | 42.3% | −3.5 pp |
| Independent Dem | 1 | 0 | −1 | 0.5% | 3.4% | +2.9 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 |
| November 4, 2014 | 50 | 47 | 1 |
| November 8, 2016 | 50 | 48 | 0 |
Democratic Republican Independent Dem.
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican | Independent Dem. |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 55 | 42 | 1 |
| November 6, 2012 | 54 | 43 | 1 |
| November 4, 2014 | 50 | 47 | 1 |
| November 8, 2016 | 50 | 48 | 0 |
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% |
| November 4, 2014 | 48.0% | 45.8% | 0.5% |
| November 8, 2016 | 49.6% | 42.3% | 3.4% |
Source: Washington Secretary of State
District results
98 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | Independent Dem. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 43,20761.0% | 61.0% | 27,66139.0% | 39.0% | —— | — | 70,868 | |
| 39,07655.2% | 55.2% | 31,73944.8% | 44.8% | —— | — | 70,815 | |
| —— | — | 34,16758.2% | 58.2% | 24,54441.8% | 41.8% | 58,711 | |
| 20,41334.3% | 34.3% | 39,03365.7% | 65.7% | —— | — | 59,446 | |
| 33,48467.3% | 67.3% | —— | — | —— | — | 49,744 | |
| 31,87862.1% | 62.1% | 19,46037.9% | 37.9% | —— | — | 51,338 | |
| 24,02135.4% | 35.4% | 43,91464.6% | 64.6% | —— | — | 67,935 | |
| —— | — | 55,755100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 55,755 | |
| —— | — | 37,77251.9% | 51.9% | —— | — | 72,726 | |
| 33,83846.2% | 46.2% | 39,33053.8% | 53.8% | —— | — | 73,168 | |
| 30,42144.7% | 44.7% | 37,70255.3% | 55.3% | —— | — | 68,123 | |
| 25,30237.1% | 37.1% | 42,94862.9% | 62.9% | —— | — | 68,250 | |
| —— | — | 56,589100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 56,589 | |
| —— | — | 49,63576.9% | 76.9% | —— | — | 64,581 | |
| —— | — | 57,461100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 57,461 | |
| —— | — | 57,790100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 57,790 | |
| 17,94433.5% | 33.5% | 35,64066.5% | 66.5% | —— | — | 53,584 | |
| —— | — | 42,695100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 42,695 | |
| —— | — | 48,17872.0% | 72.0% | —— | — | 66,956 | |
| 29,75640.9% | 40.9% | 42,96259.1% | 59.1% | —— | — | 72,718 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Derek StanfordDem43,207 votes · 61.0%Runner-upNeil ThannischRep27,661 votes · 39.0% | Neil ThannischRep27,661 votes · 39.0% | 21.9percentage points | |
Shelley KlobaDem39,076 votes · 55.2%Runner-upJim LangstonRep31,739 votes · 44.8% | Jim LangstonRep31,739 votes · 44.8% | 10.4percentage points | |
Andrew BarkisRep34,167 votes · 58.2%Runner-upAmy Pivetta HoffmanIndependent Dem.24,544 votes · 41.8% | Amy Pivetta HoffmanIndependent Dem.24,544 votes · 41.8% | 16.4percentage points | |
JT WilcoxRep39,033 votes · 65.7%Runner-upDerek MaynesDem20,413 votes · 34.3% | Derek MaynesDem20,413 votes · 34.3% | 31.3percentage points | |
Marcus RiccelliDem33,484 votes · 67.3%Runner-upRandy McGlenn IILibertarian16,260 votes · 32.7% | Randy McGlenn IILibertarian16,260 votes · 32.7% | 34.6percentage points | |
Timm OrmsbyDem31,878 votes · 62.1%Runner-upLaura CarderRep19,460 votes · 37.9% | Laura CarderRep19,460 votes · 37.9% | 24.2percentage points | |
Matt SheaRep43,914 votes · 64.6%Runner-upScott V. StuckerDem24,021 votes · 35.4% | Scott V. StuckerDem24,021 votes · 35.4% | 29.3percentage points | |
| Bob McCaslinRep55,755 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Jay RodneRep37,772 votes · 51.9%Runner-upJason RitchieDem/Working Fmly34,954 votes · 48.1% | Jason RitchieDem/Working Fmly34,954 votes · 48.1% | 3.9percentage points | |
Paul GravesRep39,330 votes · 53.8%Runner-upDarcy BurnerDem33,838 votes · 46.3% | Darcy BurnerDem33,838 votes · 46.3% | 7.5percentage points | |
Mike VolzRep37,702 votes · 55.3%Runner-upLynnette VehrsDem30,421 votes · 44.7% | Lynnette VehrsDem30,421 votes · 44.7% | 10.7percentage points | |
Jeff HolyRep42,948 votes · 62.9%Runner-upShar LichtyDem25,302 votes · 37.1% | Shar LichtyDem25,302 votes · 37.1% | 25.9percentage points | |
| Shelly ShortRep56,589 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Joel KretzRep49,635 votes · 76.9%Runner-upMike FosterLibertarian14,946 votes · 23.1% | Mike FosterLibertarian14,946 votes · 23.1% | 53.7percentage points | |
Brad KlippertRep33,711 votes · 58.7%Runner-upRick JansonsRep23,750 votes · 41.3% | Rick JansonsRep23,750 votes · 41.3% | 17.3percentage points | |
Larry HalerRep34,579 votes · 59.8%Runner-upSteve SimmonsRep23,211 votes · 40.2% | Steve SimmonsRep23,211 votes · 40.2% | 19.7percentage points | |
Mary DyeRep35,640 votes · 66.5%Runner-upJennifer GouletDem17,944 votes · 33.5% | Jennifer GouletDem17,944 votes · 33.5% | 33.0percentage points | |
| Joe SchmickRep42,695 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Norma SmithRep48,178 votes · 72.0%Runner-upMichael ScottLibertarian18,778 votes · 28.1% | Michael ScottLibertarian18,778 votes · 28.1% | 43.9percentage points | |
Dave HayesRep42,962 votes · 59.1%Runner-upDoris BrevoortDem29,756 votes · 40.9% | Doris BrevoortDem29,756 votes · 40.9% | 18.2percentage points |