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 % | ||
| 43,18472.2% | 72.2% | —— | — | —— | — | 59,823 | |
| 38,17061.9% | 61.9% | 23,46638.1% | 38.1% | —— | — | 61,636 | |
| 46,08866.3% | 66.3% | 23,40533.7% | 33.7% | —— | — | 69,493 | |
| 52,053100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 52,053 | |
| 39,45757.2% | 57.2% | 29,49142.8% | 42.8% | —— | — | 68,948 | |
| 50,973100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 50,973 | |
| 43,84760.9% | 60.9% | 28,15039.1% | 39.1% | —— | — | 71,997 | |
| 40,70456.8% | 56.8% | —— | — | —— | — | 71,599 | |
| 24,54941.4% | 41.4% | 34,71958.6% | 58.6% | —— | — | 59,268 | |
| 25,80443.8% | 43.8% | 33,10156.2% | 56.2% | —— | — | 58,905 | |
| —— | — | 39,85756.9% | 56.9% | —— | — | 70,081 | |
| —— | — | 40,75558.9% | 58.9% | 28,38741.1% | 41.1% | 69,142 | |
| 46,263100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 46,263 | |
| 46,153100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 46,153 | |
| 27,12847.9% | 47.9% | 29,50352.1% | 52.1% | —— | — | 56,631 | |
| 30,92054.7% | 54.7% | 25,58245.3% | 45.3% | —— | — | 56,502 | |
| 24,23459.3% | 59.3% | —— | — | —— | — | 40,880 | |
| 25,31860.8% | 60.8% | 16,33439.2% | 39.2% | —— | — | 41,652 | |
| 26,82054.4% | 54.4% | 22,46545.6% | 45.6% | —— | — | 49,285 | |
| 25,20651.1% | 51.1% | 24,12448.9% | 48.9% | —— | — | 49,330 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Strom PetersonDem43,184 votes · 72.2%Runner-upAlex HelsLibertarian16,639 votes · 27.8% | Alex HelsLibertarian16,639 votes · 27.8% | 44.4percentage points | |
Lillian Ortiz-SelfDem38,170 votes · 61.9%Runner-upJeff ScherrerRep23,466 votes · 38.1% | Jeff ScherrerRep23,466 votes · 38.1% | 23.9percentage points | |
Laurie DolanDem46,088 votes · 66.3%Runner-upDonald AustinRep23,405 votes · 33.7% | Donald AustinRep23,405 votes · 33.7% | 32.6percentage points | |
| Beth DoglioDem52,053 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Sherry V. AppletonDem39,457 votes · 57.2%Runner-upLoretta ByrnesRep29,491 votes · 42.8% | Loretta ByrnesRep29,491 votes · 42.8% | 14.5percentage points | |
| Drew HansenDem50,973 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Mike ChapmanDem43,847 votes · 60.9%Runner-upGeorge VrableRep28,150 votes · 39.1% | George VrableRep28,150 votes · 39.1% | 21.8percentage points | |
Steve TharingerDem40,704 votes · 56.9%Runner-upJohn D. AlgerGOP/Independent30,895 votes · 43.2% | John D. AlgerGOP/Independent30,895 votes · 43.2% | 13.7percentage points | |
Melanie StambaughRep34,719 votes · 58.6%Runner-upJamie SmithDem24,549 votes · 41.4% | Jamie SmithDem24,549 votes · 41.4% | 17.2percentage points | |
Joyce McDonaldRep33,101 votes · 56.2%Runner-upMichelle ChattertonDem25,804 votes · 43.8% | Michelle ChattertonDem25,804 votes · 43.8% | 12.4percentage points | |
Jesse L. YoungRep39,857 votes · 56.9%Runner-upLarry SeaquistIndep't Democrat30,224 votes · 43.1% | Larry SeaquistIndep't Democrat30,224 votes · 43.1% | 13.8percentage points | |
Michelle CaldierRep40,755 votes · 58.9%Runner-upRandy SpitzerIndependent Dem.28,387 votes · 41.1% | Randy SpitzerIndependent Dem.28,387 votes · 41.1% | 17.9percentage points | |
| Laurie JinkinsDem46,263 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Jake FeyDem46,153 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Richard (Dick) MuriRep29,503 votes · 52.1%Runner-upMari LeavittDem27,128 votes · 47.9% | Mari LeavittDem27,128 votes · 47.9% | 4.2percentage points | |
Christine KilduffDem30,920 votes · 54.7%Runner-upPaul WagemannRep25,582 votes · 45.3% | Paul WagemannRep25,582 votes · 45.3% | 9.5percentage points | |
David SawyerDem24,234 votes · 59.3%Runner-upRick ThomasIndependent Rep16,646 votes · 40.7% | Rick ThomasIndependent Rep16,646 votes · 40.7% | 18.6percentage points | |
Steve KirbyDem25,318 votes · 60.8%Runner-upJessica GarciaRep16,334 votes · 39.2% | Jessica GarciaRep16,334 votes · 39.2% | 21.6percentage points | |
Mike PellicciottiDem26,820 votes · 54.4%Runner-upLinda KochmarRep22,465 votes · 45.6% | Linda KochmarRep22,465 votes · 45.6% | 8.8percentage points | |
Kristine ReevesDem25,206 votes · 51.1%Runner-upTeri HickelRep24,124 votes · 48.9% | Teri HickelRep24,124 votes · 48.9% | 2.2percentage points |