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 % | ||
| 30,13952.9% | 52.9% | 26,83547.1% | 47.1% | —— | — | 56,974 | |
| Special election · November 8, 2016 | —— | — | 72,385100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 72,385 |
| 50,942100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 50,942 | |
| 23,08132.9% | 32.9% | 47,10867.1% | 67.1% | —— | — | 70,189 | |
| 34,44648.1% | 48.1% | 37,10751.9% | 51.9% | —— | — | 71,553 | |
| 20,94337.7% | 37.7% | 34,54862.3% | 62.3% | —— | — | 55,491 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve O'BanRep30,139 votes · 52.9%Runner-upMarisa PeloquinDem26,835 votes · 47.1% | Marisa PeloquinDem26,835 votes · 47.1% | 5.8percentage points | |
| Special election · November 8, 2016 | Reuven CarlyleDem72,385 votes · 100.0% | — | — |
| Kirk PearsonRep50,942 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Kevin RankerDem47,108 votes · 67.1%Runner-upDaniel R. MillerRep23,081 votes · 32.9% | Daniel R. MillerRep23,081 votes · 32.9% | 34.2percentage points | |
Lisa WellmanDem37,107 votes · 51.9%Runner-upSteve LitzowRep34,446 votes · 48.1% | Steve LitzowRep34,446 votes · 48.1% | 3.7percentage points | |
Annette ClevelandDem34,548 votes · 62.3%Runner-upLewis GerhardtRep20,943 votes · 37.7% | Lewis GerhardtRep20,943 votes · 37.7% | 24.5percentage points |