2022 Washington State Senate Election
Washington · State
General Election
November 8, 2022
Contests
24
Candidates
70
Valid votes
1,338,866
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 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 752,499 | 56.2% | 17 | 70.8% | +5 |
| Republican | 531,877 | 39.7% | 7 | 29.2% | −6 |
| No affiliation | 38,530 | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Independent | 15,960 | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 17 | +5 | 48.9% | 56.2% | +7.3 pp |
| Republican | 13 | 7 | −6 | 47.2% | 39.7% | −7.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 24 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 15 | 17 | +2 | 52.8% | 56.2% | +3.4 pp |
| Republican | 9 | 7 | −2 | 44.5% | 39.7% | −4.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
24 → 24 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 11 | 17 | +6 | 46.7% | 56.2% | +9.5 pp |
| Republican | 14 | 7 | −7 | 49.9% | 39.7% | −10.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 24 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 13 | 17 | +4 | 55.1% | 56.2% | +1.1 pp |
| Republican | 11 | 7 | −4 | 44.9% | 39.7% | −5.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
24 → 24 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 17 | +5 | 41.4% | 56.2% | +14.8 pp |
| Republican | 13 | 7 | −6 | 48.2% | 39.7% | −8.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
25 → 24 seats
| Party | 2018 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 17 | 17 | 0 | 65.5% | 56.2% | −9.3 pp |
| Republican | 7 | 7 | 0 | 30.7% | 39.7% | +9.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
24 → 24 seats
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 17 | +5 | 48.9% | 56.2% | +7.3 pp |
| Republican | 13 | 7 | −6 | 47.2% | 39.7% | −7.5 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 |
| November 3, 2020 | 12 | 13 |
| November 8, 2022 | 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 |
| November 3, 2020 | 12 | 13 |
| November 8, 2022 | 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% |
| November 3, 2020 | 48.9% | 47.2% |
| November 8, 2022 | 56.2% | 39.7% |
Source: Washington Secretary of State
District results
25 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| —— | — | 42,27794.5% | 94.5% | 2,4565.5% | 5.5% | 44,733 | |
| —— | — | 51,66196.9% | 96.9% | 1,6383.1% | 3.1% | 53,299 | |
| —— | — | 40,80871.7% | 71.7% | 1430.3% | 0.3% | 56,911 | |
| —— | — | 41,78597.1% | 97.1% | 1,2422.9% | 2.9% | 43,027 | |
| 7,43732.1% | 32.1% | 15,68667.7% | 67.7% | 550.2% | 0.2% | 23,178 | |
| 36,36363.2% | 63.2% | 21,06936.6% | 36.6% | 600.1% | 0.1% | 57,492 | |
| 38,22250.8% | 50.8% | 36,94649.1% | 49.1% | 930.1% | 0.1% | 75,261 | |
| Special election · November 8, 2022 | 41,03570.5% | 70.5% | 17,07429.4% | 29.4% | 600.1% | 0.1% | 58,169 |
| 22,62259.0% | 59.0% | 15,63140.8% | 40.8% | 700.2% | 0.2% | 38,323 | |
| 23,28255.2% | 55.2% | 18,83344.7% | 44.7% | 530.1% | 0.1% | 42,168 | |
| —— | — | 35,76455.8% | 55.8% | 28,31644.2% | 44.2% | 64,080 | |
| 56,39997.6% | 97.6% | —— | — | 1,3962.4% | 2.4% | 57,795 | |
| 30,33269.1% | 69.1% | 13,48630.7% | 30.7% | 630.1% | 0.1% | 43,881 | |
| 59,71386.1% | 86.1% | 9,57013.8% | 13.8% | 1050.2% | 0.2% | 69,388 | |
| 32,70543.8% | 43.8% | 41,82856.1% | 56.1% | 740.1% | 0.1% | 74,607 | |
| 73,48399.4% | 99.4% | —— | — | 4210.6% | 0.6% | 73,904 | |
| 49,27198.4% | 98.4% | —— | — | 7761.6% | 1.6% | 50,047 | |
| 30,09358.1% | 58.1% | 21,62741.8% | 41.8% | 730.1% | 0.1% | 51,793 | |
| 38,09850.6% | 50.6% | 37,19349.3% | 49.3% | 750.1% | 0.1% | 75,366 | |
| 50,95798.5% | 98.5% | —— | — | 7511.5% | 1.5% | 51,708 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff HolyRep42,277 votes · 94.5%Runner-upWrite-In2,456 votes · 5.5% | Write-In2,456 votes · 5.5% | 89.0percentage points | |
Shelly ShortRep51,661 votes · 96.9%Runner-upWrite-In1,638 votes · 3.1% | Write-In1,638 votes · 3.1% | 93.9percentage points | |
Matt BoehnkeRep40,808 votes · 71.7%Runner-upRonni BatchelorInd15,960 votes · 28.0% | Ronni BatchelorInd15,960 votes · 28.0% | 43.7percentage points | |
Judy WarnickRep41,785 votes · 97.1%Runner-upWrite-In1,242 votes · 2.9% | Write-In1,242 votes · 2.9% | 94.2percentage points | |
Nikki TorresRep15,686 votes · 67.7%Runner-upLindsey KeeslingDem7,437 votes · 32.1% | Lindsey KeeslingDem7,437 votes · 32.1% | 35.6percentage points | |
Marko LiiasDem36,363 votes · 63.3%Runner-upJanelle CassRep21,069 votes · 36.7% | Janelle CassRep21,069 votes · 36.7% | 26.6percentage points | |
Emily RandallDem38,222 votes · 50.8%Runner-upJesse L. YoungRep36,946 votes · 49.1% | Jesse L. YoungRep36,946 votes · 49.1% | 1.7percentage points | |
| Special election · November 8, 2022 | Yasmin TrudeauDem41,035 votes · 70.5%Runner-upAshley M. RayRep17,074 votes · 29.4% | Ashley M. RayRep17,074 votes · 29.4% | 41.2percentage points |
Steve ConwayDem22,622 votes · 59.0%Runner-upTerry HarderRep15,631 votes · 40.8% | Terry HarderRep15,631 votes · 40.8% | 18.2percentage points | |
Claire WilsonDem23,282 votes · 55.2%Runner-upLinda KochmarRep18,833 votes · 44.7% | Linda KochmarRep18,833 votes · 44.7% | 10.6percentage points | |
Phil FortunatoRep35,764 votes · 55.8%Runner-upChris Vance28,053 votes · 43.8% | Chris Vance28,053 votes · 43.8% | 12.0percentage points | |
Jesse SalomonDem43,240 votes · 74.8%Runner-upPatricia WeberDem13,159 votes · 22.8% | Patricia WeberDem13,159 votes · 22.8% | 52.1percentage points | |
Karen KeiserDem30,332 votes · 69.1%Runner-upMarliza MelzerRep13,486 votes · 30.7% | Marliza MelzerRep13,486 votes · 30.7% | 38.4percentage points | |
Joe NguyenDem59,713 votes · 86.1%Runner-upJohn PotterRep9,570 votes · 13.8% | John PotterRep9,570 votes · 13.8% | 72.3percentage points | |
Drew C MacEwenRep41,828 votes · 56.1%Runner-upJulianne GaleDem32,705 votes · 43.8% | Julianne GaleDem32,705 votes · 43.8% | 12.2percentage points | |
Noel FrameDem61,783 votes · 83.6%Runner-upKate MartinDem11,700 votes · 15.8% | Kate MartinDem11,700 votes · 15.8% | 67.8percentage points | |
Rebecca SaldanaDem49,271 votes · 98.5%Runner-upWrite-In776 votes · 1.6% | Write-In776 votes · 1.6% | 96.9percentage points | |
June RobinsonDem30,093 votes · 58.1%Runner-upBernard MoodyRep21,627 votes · 41.8% | Bernard MoodyRep21,627 votes · 41.8% | 16.4percentage points | |
Sharon ShewmakeDem38,098 votes · 50.6%Runner-upSimon SefzikRep37,193 votes · 49.4% | Simon SefzikRep37,193 votes · 49.4% | 1.2percentage points | |
Jamie PedersenDem50,957 votes · 98.6%Runner-upWrite-In751 votes · 1.5% | Write-In751 votes · 1.5% | 97.1percentage points |