2020 Washington State House Election
Washington · State
General Election
November 3, 2020
Contests
98
Candidates
284
Valid votes
7,553,742
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 4,142,482 | 54.8% | 57 | 58.2% | 0 |
| Republican | 3,152,722 | 41.7% | 41 | 41.8% | 0 |
| No affiliation | 65,736 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Libertarian | 52,024 | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Independent | 40,912 | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
Show 4 more parties
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle People's | 31,029 | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Democractic | 26,979 | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Ind Republican | 26,406 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| The Alliance | 15,452 | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 57 | 57 | 0 | 59.3% | 54.8% | −4.4 pp |
| Republican | 41 | 41 | 0 | 38.1% | 41.7% | +3.7 pp |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 55 | 57 | +2 | 46.3% | 54.8% | +8.6 pp |
| Republican | 42 | 41 | −1 | 51.4% | 41.7% | −9.7 pp |
| Independent Dem. | 1 | — | — | 0.6% | — | — |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 54 | 57 | +3 | 52.7% | 54.8% | +2.1 pp |
| Republican | 43 | 41 | −2 | 44.1% | 41.7% | −2.4 pp |
| Independent Dem. | 1 | — | — | 0.6% | — | — |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 50 | 57 | +7 | 48.0% | 54.8% | +6.8 pp |
| Republican | 47 | 41 | −6 | 45.8% | 41.7% | −4.1 pp |
| Independent Dem. | 1 | — | — | 0.5% | — | — |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 50 | 57 | +7 | 49.6% | 54.8% | +5.2 pp |
| Republican | 48 | 41 | −7 | 42.3% | 41.7% | −0.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
98 → 98 seats
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 57 | 57 | 0 | 59.3% | 54.8% | −4.4 pp |
| Republican | 41 | 41 | 0 | 38.1% | 41.7% | +3.7 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 |
| November 6, 2018 | 57 | 41 | — |
| November 3, 2020 | 57 | 41 | — |
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 |
| November 6, 2018 | 57 | 41 | — |
| November 3, 2020 | 57 | 41 | — |
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% |
| November 6, 2018 | 59.3% | 38.1% | — |
| November 3, 2020 | 54.8% | 41.7% | — |
Source: Washington Secretary of State
District results
98 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 50,79364.6% | 64.6% | 27,80135.3% | 35.3% | 720.1% | 0.1% | 78,666 | |
| 51,61965.9% | 65.9% | 26,60734.0% | 34.0% | 920.1% | 0.1% | 78,318 | |
| 59,95966.5% | 66.5% | 30,07533.4% | 33.4% | 1210.1% | 0.1% | 90,155 | |
| 54,21959.9% | 59.9% | 36,20340.0% | 40.0% | 1210.1% | 0.1% | 90,543 | |
| 53,15461.9% | 61.9% | 32,62038.0% | 38.0% | 1420.2% | 0.2% | 85,916 | |
| 53,42562.2% | 62.2% | 32,31737.7% | 37.7% | 890.1% | 0.1% | 85,831 | |
| 49,96554.2% | 54.2% | 42,20745.8% | 45.8% | 670.1% | 0.1% | 92,239 | |
| 49,26253.6% | 53.6% | 42,51546.3% | 46.3% | 660.1% | 0.1% | 91,843 | |
| 35,74246.5% | 46.5% | 41,05553.4% | 53.4% | 1020.1% | 0.1% | 76,899 | |
| 36,40647.4% | 47.4% | 40,24252.4% | 52.4% | 1210.2% | 0.2% | 76,769 | |
| 42,11347.1% | 47.1% | 47,17152.8% | 52.8% | 1290.1% | 0.1% | 89,413 | |
| 40,18945.0% | 45.0% | 48,97354.8% | 54.8% | 1830.2% | 0.2% | 89,345 | |
| 66,92896.3% | 96.3% | —— | — | 2,5473.7% | 3.7% | 69,475 | |
| 52,08171.4% | 71.4% | —— | — | 6951.0% | 1.0% | 72,953 | |
| 39,97357.2% | 57.2% | 29,78542.6% | 42.6% | 1140.2% | 0.2% | 69,872 | |
| 38,36555.0% | 55.0% | 31,22744.8% | 44.8% | 1500.2% | 0.2% | 69,742 | |
| 36,63463.6% | 63.6% | 20,74536.0% | 36.0% | 2100.4% | 0.4% | 57,589 | |
| 34,14958.9% | 58.9% | 23,61940.7% | 40.7% | 2080.4% | 0.4% | 57,976 | |
| 36,33857.9% | 57.9% | —— | — | 630.1% | 0.1% | 62,807 | |
| 37,94160.3% | 60.3% | 24,94839.6% | 39.6% | 430.1% | 0.1% | 62,932 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Strom H. PetersonDem50,793 votes · 64.6%Runner-upBrian ThompsonRep27,801 votes · 35.3% | Brian ThompsonRep27,801 votes · 35.3% | 29.2percentage points | |
Lillian Ortiz-SelfDem51,619 votes · 65.9%Runner-upAmy SchaperRep26,607 votes · 34.0% | Amy SchaperRep26,607 votes · 34.0% | 31.9percentage points | |
Laurie DolanDem59,959 votes · 66.5%Runner-upJ. D. IngramRep30,075 votes · 33.4% | J. D. IngramRep30,075 votes · 33.4% | 33.2percentage points | |
Jessica BatemanDem54,219 votes · 59.9%Runner-upDusty PierpointRep36,203 votes · 40.0% | Dusty PierpointRep36,203 votes · 40.0% | 19.9percentage points | |
Tarra SimmonsDem53,154 votes · 61.9%Runner-upApril FergusonRep32,620 votes · 38.0% | April FergusonRep32,620 votes · 38.0% | 23.9percentage points | |
Drew HansenDem53,425 votes · 62.2%Runner-upElaina Gonzales-BlantonRep32,317 votes · 37.7% | Elaina Gonzales-BlantonRep32,317 votes · 37.7% | 24.6percentage points | |
Mike ChapmanDem49,965 votes · 54.2%Runner-upSue FordeRep42,207 votes · 45.8% | Sue FordeRep42,207 votes · 45.8% | 8.4percentage points | |
Steve TharingerDem49,262 votes · 53.6%Runner-upBrian PruiettRep42,515 votes · 46.3% | Brian PruiettRep42,515 votes · 46.3% | 7.4percentage points | |
Kelly ChambersRep41,055 votes · 53.4%Runner-upJamie SmithDem35,742 votes · 46.5% | Jamie SmithDem35,742 votes · 46.5% | 6.9percentage points | |
Cyndy JacobsenRep40,242 votes · 52.4%Runner-upBrian DuthieDem36,406 votes · 47.4% | Brian DuthieDem36,406 votes · 47.4% | 5.0percentage points | |
Jesse L. YoungRep47,171 votes · 52.8%Runner-upCarrie HeschDem42,113 votes · 47.1% | Carrie HeschDem42,113 votes · 47.1% | 5.7percentage points | |
Michelle CaldierRep48,973 votes · 54.8%Runner-upJoy StanfordDem40,189 votes · 45.0% | Joy StanfordDem40,189 votes · 45.0% | 9.8percentage points | |
Laurie JinkinsDem54,770 votes · 78.8%Runner-upRyan TalenDem12,158 votes · 17.5% | Ryan TalenDem12,158 votes · 17.5% | 61.3percentage points | |
Jake FeyDem52,081 votes · 71.4%Runner-upBarry KnowlesInd20,177 votes · 27.7% | Barry KnowlesInd20,177 votes · 27.7% | 43.7percentage points | |
Mari LeavittDem39,973 votes · 57.2%Runner-upKevin BallardRep29,785 votes · 42.6% | Kevin BallardRep29,785 votes · 42.6% | 14.6percentage points | |
Dan BronoskeDem38,365 votes · 55.0%Runner-upChris NyeRep31,227 votes · 44.8% | Chris NyeRep31,227 votes · 44.8% | 10.2percentage points | |
Melanie MorganDem36,634 votes · 63.6%Runner-upKoshin Mohamed FidaarRep20,745 votes · 36.0% | Koshin Mohamed FidaarRep20,745 votes · 36.0% | 27.6percentage points | |
Steve KirbyDem34,149 votes · 58.9%Runner-upTerry HarderRep23,619 votes · 40.7% | Terry HarderRep23,619 votes · 40.7% | 18.2percentage points | |
Jamila TaylorDem36,338 votes · 57.9%Runner-upMartin A. MooreInd Republican26,406 votes · 42.0% | Martin A. MooreInd Republican26,406 votes · 42.0% | 15.8percentage points | |
Jesse JohnsonDem37,941 votes · 60.3%Runner-upJack WalshRep24,948 votes · 39.6% | Jack WalshRep24,948 votes · 39.6% | 20.7percentage points |