2024 Washington State Senate election
Washington State Senate elections, 2024
Map of the incumbents: Democratic incumbent Democratic incumbent retiring Republican incumbent Republican incumbent retiring No election
The 2024 Washington State Senate elections will be held on November 5, 2024, with a nonpartisan blanket primary election to be held on August 6, 2024. Voters in 25 of the 49 state legislative districts will elect Senators to the Washington State Senate .[ 1] The elections will coincide with other elections for federal, state, and local offices.
Background
Soto Palmer v. Hobbs
Judge Robert S. Lasnik of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled that the 15th legislative district violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting Latino votes in the Yakima Valley region and necessitated redrawing.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Plaintiffs provided five remedial maps awaiting Lasnik's approval.[ 5] On March 16, 2024, the judge selected a new redistricting map which significantly changes the boundaries of several districts in the Yakima Valley and changes the numbering of District 15 to District 14. This change in number means that elections for district 14 in the State Senate will now be held in Presidential Election Years, which typically have higher turnout than midterm election years among Latino voters.[ 6]
Partisan Background
In the 2020 Presidential Election, Democrat Joe Biden won 34 of Washington State's legislative districts and Republican Donald Trump won 15 of Washington State's legislative districts. Out of the 25 State Senate districts that are up for election in the 2024 Washington State Senate Election, Republicans represented 5 districts that Joe Biden won in 2020: District 10 (Biden + 6%); District 12 (Biden + 3%); Majority-Minority District 14 (Biden + 14%); District 17 (Biden + 6% ); and District 25 (Biden + 2% ).
Biden 40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90–100%
Trump 40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
Retirements
Eight incumbents will not seek re-election.
Democrats
District 3 : Andy Billig is retiring.[ 7]
District 5 : Mark Mullet is retiring to run for Governor .[ 8]
District 22 : Sam Hunt is retiring.[ 9]
District 24 : Kevin Van De Wege is retiring to run for Public Lands Commissioner .[ 10]
Republicans
District 4 : Mike Padden is retiring.[ 11]
District 12 : Brad Hawkins is retiring to run for Chelan County Commission.[ 12]
District 17 : Lynda Wilson is retiring.[ 13]
District 18 : Ann Rivers is retiring.[ 14]
Summary of results by district
†: Incumbent not running for re-election.
District 1
Candidates
Results
District 2
Candidates
Ronda Litzenberger (Republican), Eatonville School Board director[ 15]
Jim McCune (Republican), incumbent state senator[ 15]
Erasmo Ruiz Gonzalez (Democratic), Bethel School Board director[ 15]
Endorsements
Ronda Litzenberger (R)
State legislators
Local officials
Results
District 3
The incumbent is Democrat Andy Billig , who is retiring.[ 16]
Candidates
Withdrawn
Ericka Lalka (Republican), candidate for Spokane School Board[ 17]
Results
District 4
The incumbent is Republican Mike Padden , who is retiring.[ 18]
Candidates
Endorsements
Mike Kelly (R)
State legislators
Local officials
Results
District 5
The incumbent is Democrat Mark Mullet , who retired to run for Governor .[ 21]
Candidates
Results
District 9
Candidates
Results
District 10
Candidates
Endorsements
Results
District 11
Candidates
Results
District 12
The incumbent is Republican Brad Hawkins , who withdrew from the race to run for Chelan County Commission.[ 12]
Candidates
Withdrawn
Brad Hawkins (Republican), incumbent state senator[ 28] (running for Chelan County Commission, endorsed Goehner)[ 26]
Endorsements
Results
District 14
Candidates
Maria Beltran (Democratic), state House Democratic Campaign Committee employee[ 29]
Curtis King (Republican), incumbent state senator[ 30]
Results
District 16
Candidates
Results
District 17
The incumbent is Republican Lynda Wilson , who is retiring.[ 32]
Candidates
Results
District 18
The incumbent is Republican Ann Rivers , who is retiring due to redistricting.[ 14]
Candidates
Advanced to the general election
Brad Benton (Republican), salesman and son of former state senator Don Benton [ 35]
Eliminated in the primary
Endorsements
Results
District 19
Candidates
Results
District 20
Candidates
Results
District 22
The incumbent is Democrat Sam Hunt , who is retiring.[ 9]
Candidates
Endorsements
Jessica Bateman (D)
Federal officials
State executive officials
State legislators
Results
District 23
Candidates
Results
District 24
The incumbent is Democrat Kevin Van De Wege , who retired to run for Washington Public Lands Commissioner .[ 10]
Candidates
Mike Chapman (Democratic), state representative[ 43]
Marcia Kelbon (Republican), lawyer[ 43]
James Russell (Democratic)[ 44]
Results
District 25
Candidates
Results
District 27
Candidates
Carol Sue Braaten (Republican)
Yasmin Trudeau (Democratic), incumbent state senator
Results
District 28
Candidates
Results
District 39
Candidates
Endorsements
Keith Wagoner (R)
Political parties
Newspapers
Results
District 40
Candidates
Charles Carrell (Republican), former Snohomish Country Sherriff's Office employee[ 50]
Liz Lovelett (Democratic), incumbent state senator[ 50]
Results
District 41
Candidates
Results
District 49
Candidates
Results
See also
References
^ "Dates and Deadlines 2024" . Washington Secretary of State . Retrieved February 8, 2024 .
^ Thompson, Marilyn (January 18, 2024). "The Failed Promise of Independent Election Mapmaking" . ProPublica . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Santos, Melissa (August 25, 2023). "Washington isn't rushing to redraw districts, despite court order" . Axios . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Ferolito, Phil (August 11, 2023). "Yakima Valley Latinos prevail in Voting Rights Act lawsuit focused on Legislative District 15" . Yakima Herald-Republic . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Hoang, Mai (January 18, 2024). "Five new maps proposed for Central Washington redistricting" . Crosscut.com . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Hoang, Mai (15 March 2024). "U.S. judge picks new WA legislative map, moving Latino district" . Cascade PBS. Retrieved 16 June 2024 .
^ Dennis, Ellen (March 4, 2024). "Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig says he won't run for re-election" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved March 5, 2024 .
^ Withycombe, Claire (June 1, 2023). "State Sen. Mark Mullet announces bid for WA governor" . The Seattle Times . Retrieved February 8, 2024 .
^ a b Sowersby, Shauna (February 22, 2024). "Longtime lawmaker from Olympia announces his retirement from the Legislature" . The Olympian . Retrieved March 4, 2024 .
^ a b Dennis, Ellen (June 21, 2023). "State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege to run for lands commissioner" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved February 8, 2024 .
^ Dennis, Ellen; Rendahl, Lauren (April 3, 2024). "Longtime Spokane Valley state Sen. Mike Padden says he won't run for re-election" . The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved May 19, 2024 .
^ a b Robbins, Jefferson (April 22, 2024). "Hawkins to swap Senate race for Chelan County campaign" . KWCC-LD . Retrieved May 19, 2024 .
^ Jefferies, Dylan (March 6, 2024). "Washington State Sen. Lynda Wilson to step down from Legislature to spend time with family" . The Columbian . Retrieved May 19, 2024 .
^ a b Jefferies, Dylan (April 5, 2024). "Republican Sen. Ann Rivers will not seek another term in state Senate" . The Columbian . Retrieved May 19, 2024 .
^ a b c d e Dimond, Jacob (2024-07-23). "District 2 legislative races feature packed slate" . Nisqually Valley News . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ Cornfield, Jerry (2024-03-04). "WA Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig not running for reelection • Washington State Standard" . Washington State Standard . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ a b Dinman, Emry. "Marcus Riccelli now running unopposed for state Senate seat after last-minute opponent Ericka Lalka withdraws without explanation | The Spokesman-Review" . www.spokesman.com . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
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^ a b c Zodrow, Andru (2024-05-06). "Republican Mike Kelly running for Spokane Valley's Washington State Senate Seat" . NonStop Local KHQ . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
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^ a b Buhain, Venice. "Who's running for office in Washington state this year? | Cascade PBS News" . crosscut.com . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ a b c Baumbach, Jenelle (2024-05-13). "As filing closes, 6 election races to watch in Snohomish County" . HeraldNet.com . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ "Editorial: Ron Muzzall's work warrants reelection to Senate" . The Everett Herald . 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ a b c Stensland, Jessie (2024-01-19). "St. Clair running for state senate" . Whidbey News-Times . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ a b c d e "Rep. Keith Goehner announces State Senate run" . Lake Chelan Mirror . 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ Richards, Matthew T. (2024-04-24). "Former Snoqualmie Council Member Announces Candidacy For 12th District" . News Radio 560 KPQ . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ "State Senator Brad Hawkins withdraws from senate race to run for Chelan County commissioner" . Source ONE News . 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ Ochoa, Santiago (2024-02-08). "Maria Beltran announces candidacy for 14th District state Senate" . Yakima Herald-Republic . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ Sundeen, Jasper (2024-04-18). "Sen. Curtis King will move to run in new 14th District. He was eight blocks from the boundary" . Yakima Herald-Republic . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
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^ "Washington state District 17 senator announces retirement after 10 years" . The Reflector . 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ Jeffries, Dylan (2024-07-27). "Vancouver Rep. Paul Harris announces bid for state Senate" . The Columbian . Retrieved 2024-07-28 .
^ Noteboom, Noah (2024-05-07). "Keethler launches state senate campaign amid redistricting" . Columbia Gorge News . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ Wolf, Sarah (2024-07-26). "Republican Brad Benton cites personal freedoms, taxes in run for Washington's 18th District Senate seat" . The Columbian . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ Jeffries, Dylan (2024-07-26). "Battle Ground City Council member, former mayor Cortes launches Senate campaign for 18th Legislative District seat" . The Columbian . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ Jeffries, Dylan (2024-07-26). "Republican Rep. Greg Cheney announces bid for seat Ann Rivers is vacating" . The Columbian . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ "Salmon Creek resident declares candidacy for 18th District Senate seat" . May 13, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024 .
^ a b Roland, Mitchell (2024-05-10). "Filing week: Lewis County PUD commissioner race draws five candidates" . The Daily Chronicle . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ a b c d Sowersbury, Shauna (2024-02-21). "Rep. Jessica Bateman announces bid for state Senate seat" . The Olympian .
^ a b Sowersbury, Shauna (2024-05-01). "Port commissioner and Nisqually Tribal member will run for open state Senate seat in Olympia" . The Olympian .
^ a b c "Incumbent Hansen takes on 2 challengers for state senate" . Bainbridge Island Review . 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
^ a b Zimmerman, Tobias (2024-04-03). "2024 24th LD Senate race takes shape as Democratic State Representative Mike Chapman and Republican Marcia Kelbon vie to succeed Kevin Van De Wege" . NPI's Cascadia Advocate . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
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^ a b Jeffries, Dylan (2024-07-26). "Cleveland gets challenger for 49th Legislative District Senate seat; same for McClintock's 18th Legislative District House seat" . The Columbian . Retrieved 2024-07-26 .
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