2016 Washington State Senate Election
Washington · State
General Election
November 8, 2016
Contests
25
Candidates
45
Valid votes
1,476,816
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 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 711,606 | 48.2% | 13 | 52.0% | +2 |
| Democratic | 610,827 | 41.4% | 12 | 48.0% | −1 |
| Independent GOP | 76,306 | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Libertarian | 28,405 | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Independent Dem. | 26,686 | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Show 1 more parties
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No affiliation | 22,986 | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 11 | 13 | +2 | 44.9% | 48.2% | +3.3 pp |
| Democratic | 13 | 12 | −1 | 55.1% | 41.4% | −13.7 pp |
Seat changes by party
24 → 25 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 9 | 13 | +4 | 44.5% | 48.2% | +3.7 pp |
| Democratic | 15 | 12 | −3 | 52.8% | 41.4% | −11.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
24 → 25 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 14 | 13 | −1 | 49.9% | 48.2% | −1.7 pp |
| Democratic | 11 | 12 | +1 | 46.7% | 41.4% | −5.3 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 25 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 11 | 13 | +2 | 44.9% | 48.2% | +3.3 pp |
| Democratic | 13 | 12 | −1 | 55.1% | 41.4% | −13.7 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 |
| November 4, 2014 | 13 | 11 |
| November 8, 2016 | 12 | 13 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 15 | 9 |
| November 6, 2012 | 11 | 14 |
| November 4, 2014 | 13 | 11 |
| November 8, 2016 | 12 | 13 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 52.8% | 44.5% |
| November 6, 2012 | 46.7% | 49.9% |
| November 4, 2014 | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| November 8, 2016 | 41.4% | 48.2% |
Source: Washington Secretary of State
District results
26 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Independent GOP | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 30,85043.1% | 43.1% | 40,75856.9% | 56.9% | —— | — | 71,608 | |
| 36,73961.3% | 61.3% | 23,14938.7% | 38.7% | —— | — | 59,888 | |
| —— | — | 33,77767.3% | 67.3% | —— | — | 50,172 | |
| 55,715100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 55,715 | |
| 36,82649.7% | 49.7% | 37,34250.3% | 50.3% | —— | — | 74,168 | |
| 41,951100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 41,951 | |
| 42,30956.7% | 56.7% | 32,30943.3% | 43.3% | —— | — | 74,618 | |
| —— | — | 38,78576.4% | 76.4% | —— | — | 50,795 | |
| 55,140100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 55,140 | |
| 31,15661.0% | 61.0% | —— | — | 19,90039.0% | 39.0% | 51,056 | |
| 40,354100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 40,354 | |
| 32,76655.1% | 55.1% | —— | — | —— | — | 59,452 | |
| 45,31663.8% | 63.8% | 25,69936.2% | 36.2% | —— | — | 71,015 | |
| —— | — | 30,85055.2% | 55.2% | 25,06444.8% | 44.8% | 55,914 | |
| 49,936100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 49,936 | |
| —— | — | 45,88266.6% | 66.6% | —— | — | 68,868 | |
| —— | — | 51,541100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 51,541 | |
| —— | — | 40,80856.6% | 56.6% | 31,34243.4% | 43.4% | 72,150 | |
| 35,13859.3% | 59.3% | 24,08840.7% | 40.7% | —— | — | 59,226 | |
| 17,85930.7% | 30.7% | 40,24169.3% | 69.3% | —— | — | 58,100 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Guy PalumboDem40,758 votes · 56.9%Runner-upMindie WirthRep30,850 votes · 43.1% | Mindie WirthRep30,850 votes · 43.1% | 13.8percentage points | |
Randi BeckerRep36,739 votes · 61.4%Runner-upMarilyn RasmussenDem23,149 votes · 38.7% | Marilyn RasmussenDem23,149 votes · 38.7% | 22.7percentage points | |
Andy BilligDem33,777 votes · 67.3%Runner-upJames R. ApkerLibertarian16,395 votes · 32.7% | James R. ApkerLibertarian16,395 votes · 32.7% | 34.6percentage points | |
| Mike PaddenRep55,715 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Mark MulletDem37,342 votes · 50.4%Runner-upChad MagendanzRep36,826 votes · 49.7% | Chad MagendanzRep36,826 votes · 49.7% | 0.7percentage points | |
| Mark G. SchoeslerRep41,951 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Barbara BaileyRep42,309 votes · 56.7%Runner-upAngie HomolaDem32,309 votes · 43.3% | Angie HomolaDem32,309 votes · 43.3% | 13.4percentage points | |
Bob HasegawaDem38,785 votes · 76.4%Runner-upDennis PriceLibertarian12,010 votes · 23.6% | Dennis PriceLibertarian12,010 votes · 23.6% | 52.7percentage points | |
Brad HawkinsRep30,882 votes · 56.0%Runner-upJon WyssRep24,258 votes · 44.0% | Jon WyssRep24,258 votes · 44.0% | 12.0percentage points | |
Curtis KingRep31,156 votes · 61.0%Runner-upAmanda RichardsIndependent GOP19,900 votes · 39.0% | Amanda RichardsIndependent GOP19,900 votes · 39.0% | 22.1percentage points | |
| Maureen WalshRep40,354 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Lynda WilsonRep32,766 votes · 55.1%Runner-upTim ProbstIndependent Dem.26,686 votes · 44.9% | Tim ProbstIndependent Dem.26,686 votes · 44.9% | 10.2percentage points | |
Ann RiversRep45,316 votes · 63.8%Runner-upEric K. HoltDem25,699 votes · 36.2% | Eric K. HoltDem25,699 votes · 36.2% | 27.6percentage points | |
Dean TakkoDem30,850 votes · 55.2%Runner-upSue Kuehl PedersonIndependent GOP25,064 votes · 44.8% | Sue Kuehl PedersonIndependent GOP25,064 votes · 44.8% | 10.4percentage points | |
| John BraunRep49,936 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Sam HuntDem45,882 votes · 66.6%Runner-upSteve Owens22,986 votes · 33.4% | Steve Owens22,986 votes · 33.4% | 33.3percentage points | |
| Christine RolfesDem51,541 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Kevin Van De WegeDem40,808 votes · 56.6%Runner-upDanille TurissiniIndependent GOP31,342 votes · 43.4% | Danille TurissiniIndependent GOP31,342 votes · 43.4% | 13.1percentage points | |
Hans ZeigerRep35,138 votes · 59.3%Runner-upKarl MecklenburgDem24,088 votes · 40.7% | Karl MecklenburgDem24,088 votes · 40.7% | 18.7percentage points | |
Jeannie DarneilleDem40,241 votes · 69.3%Runner-upGreg TaylorRep17,859 votes · 30.7% | Greg TaylorRep17,859 votes · 30.7% | 38.5percentage points |