2018 Washington State Senate Election
Washington · State
General Election
November 6, 2018
Contests
24
Candidates
49
Valid votes
1,463,117
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 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 958,367 | 65.5% | 17 | 70.8% | +5 |
| Republican | 448,831 | 30.7% | 7 | 29.2% | −6 |
| Ind. Republican | 32,674 | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Independent | 13,538 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Libertarian | 9,707 | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2016 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 17 | +5 | 41.4% | 65.5% | +24.1 pp |
| Republican | 13 | 7 | −6 | 48.2% | 30.7% | −17.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 24 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 15 | 17 | +2 | 52.8% | 65.5% | +12.7 pp |
| Republican | 9 | 7 | −2 | 44.5% | 30.7% | −13.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
24 → 24 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 11 | 17 | +6 | 46.7% | 65.5% | +18.8 pp |
| Republican | 14 | 7 | −7 | 49.9% | 30.7% | −19.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 24 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 13 | 17 | +4 | 55.1% | 65.5% | +10.4 pp |
| Republican | 11 | 7 | −4 | 44.9% | 30.7% | −14.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
24 → 24 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 17 | +5 | 41.4% | 65.5% | +24.1 pp |
| Republican | 13 | 7 | −6 | 48.2% | 30.7% | −17.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 24 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 |
| November 6, 2018 | 17 | 7 |
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 |
| November 6, 2018 | 17 | 7 |
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% |
| November 6, 2018 | 65.5% | 30.7% |
Source: Washington Secretary of State
District results
25 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | Ind. Republican | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 31,31645.1% | 45.1% | 38,05654.9% | 54.9% | —— | — | 69,372 | |
| 21,59231.0% | 31.0% | 48,04269.0% | 69.0% | —— | — | 69,634 | |
| 19,19432.4% | 32.4% | 39,96067.6% | 67.6% | —— | — | 59,154 | |
| —— | — | 38,038100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 38,038 | |
| 13,19539.4% | 39.4% | 20,28560.6% | 60.6% | —— | — | 33,480 | |
| 37,56763.2% | 63.2% | 21,91436.8% | 36.8% | —— | — | 59,481 | |
| 35,08750.1% | 50.1% | 34,98349.9% | 49.9% | —— | — | 70,070 | |
| 23,12063.1% | 63.1% | —— | — | —— | — | 36,658 | |
| 25,50554.2% | 54.2% | 21,51745.8% | 45.8% | —— | — | 47,022 | |
| 25,32040.1% | 40.1% | 37,83459.9% | 59.9% | —— | — | 63,154 | |
| 59,200100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 59,200 | |
| 32,55271.8% | 71.8% | —— | — | 12,76928.2% | 28.2% | 45,321 | |
| 69,512100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 69,512 | |
| 59,344100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 59,344 | |
| 78,75389.0% | 89.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 88,460 | |
| 57,50189.0% | 89.0% | 7,09611.0% | 11.0% | —— | — | 64,597 | |
| 29,61859.8% | 59.8% | —— | — | 19,90540.2% | 40.2% | 49,523 | |
| Special election · November 6, 2018 | 24,37441.1% | 41.1% | 34,97158.9% | 58.9% | —— | — | 59,345 |
| 36,29550.0% | 50.0% | 36,34150.0% | 50.0% | —— | — | 72,636 | |
| 75,66090.5% | 90.5% | 7,9659.5% | 9.5% | —— | — | 83,625 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff HolyRep38,056 votes · 54.9%Runner-upJessa LewisDem31,316 votes · 45.1% | Jessa LewisDem31,316 votes · 45.1% | 9.7percentage points | |
Shelly ShortRep48,042 votes · 69.0%Runner-upKaren HardyDem21,592 votes · 31.0% | Karen HardyDem21,592 votes · 31.0% | 38.0percentage points | |
Sharon Raye BrownRep39,960 votes · 67.6%Runner-upLeo PeralesDem19,194 votes · 32.5% | Leo PeralesDem19,194 votes · 32.5% | 35.1percentage points | |
| Judy WarnickRep38,038 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Jim HoneyfordRep20,285 votes · 60.6%Runner-upBengie AguilarDem13,195 votes · 39.4% | Bengie AguilarDem13,195 votes · 39.4% | 21.2percentage points | |
Marko LiiasDem37,567 votes · 63.2%Runner-upMario Lionel LotmoreRep21,914 votes · 36.8% | Mario Lionel LotmoreRep21,914 votes · 36.8% | 26.3percentage points | |
Emily RandallDem35,087 votes · 50.1%Runner-upMarty McClendonRep34,983 votes · 49.9% | Marty McClendonRep34,983 votes · 49.9% | 0.2percentage points | |
Steve ConwayDem23,120 votes · 63.1%Runner-upPierre MalebrancheInd13,538 votes · 36.9% | Pierre MalebrancheInd13,538 votes · 36.9% | 26.1percentage points | |
Claire WilsonDem25,505 votes · 54.2%Runner-upMark MilosciaRep21,517 votes · 45.8% | Mark MilosciaRep21,517 votes · 45.8% | 8.5percentage points | |
Phil FortunatoRep37,834 votes · 59.9%Runner-upImmaculate FerreriaDem25,320 votes · 40.1% | Immaculate FerreriaDem25,320 votes · 40.1% | 19.8percentage points | |
Jesse SalomonDem40,920 votes · 69.1%Runner-upMaralyn ChaseDem18,280 votes · 30.9% | Maralyn ChaseDem18,280 votes · 30.9% | 38.2percentage points | |
Karen KeiserDem32,552 votes · 71.8%Runner-upKun WangInd. Republican12,769 votes · 28.2% | Kun WangInd. Republican12,769 votes · 28.2% | 43.7percentage points | |
Joe NguyenDem40,516 votes · 58.3%Runner-upShannon BraddockDem28,996 votes · 41.7% | Shannon BraddockDem28,996 votes · 41.7% | 16.6percentage points | |
Tim SheldonDem30,874 votes · 52.0%Runner-upIrene BowlingDem28,470 votes · 48.0% | Irene BowlingDem28,470 votes · 48.0% | 4.1percentage points | |
Reuven M. CarlyleDem78,753 votes · 89.0%Runner-upBryan SimonsonLibertarian9,707 votes · 11.0% | Bryan SimonsonLibertarian9,707 votes · 11.0% | 78.1percentage points | |
Rebecca SaldanaDem57,501 votes · 89.0%Runner-upBeth BroadwayRep7,096 votes · 11.0% | Beth BroadwayRep7,096 votes · 11.0% | 78.0percentage points | |
John McCoyDem29,618 votes · 59.8%Runner-upSavio PhamInd. Republican19,905 votes · 40.2% | Savio PhamInd. Republican19,905 votes · 40.2% | 19.6percentage points | |
| Special election · November 6, 2018 | Keith L. WagonerRep34,971 votes · 58.9%Runner-upClaus JoensDem24,374 votes · 41.1% | Claus JoensDem24,374 votes · 41.1% | 17.9percentage points |
Doug EricksenRep36,341 votes · 50.0%Runner-upPinky VargasDem36,295 votes · 50.0% | Pinky VargasDem36,295 votes · 50.0% | 0.1percentage points | |
Jamie PedersenDem75,660 votes · 90.5%Runner-upDan HarderRep7,965 votes · 9.5% | Dan HarderRep7,965 votes · 9.5% | 81.0percentage points |