2024 Washington House of Representatives election explained

Election Name:2024 Washington House of Representatives elections
Country:Washington
Type:legislative
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 Washington House of Representatives election
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 Washington House of Representatives election
Next Year:2026
Seats For Election:All 98 seats in the Washington House of Representatives
Majority Seats:50
Election Date:November 5, 2024
Image1:Laurie Jinkins.jpg
Image1 Size:160x160px
Leader1:Laurie Jinkins
Party1:Washington State Democratic Party
Leaders Seat1:27th
Last Election1:58
Seats Before1:58
Image2 Size:160x160px
Leader2:Drew Stokesbary
Party2:Washington State Republican Party
Leaders Seat2:31st
Last Election2:40
Seats Before2:40
Seats Needed2: 10
Map Size:300px
Speaker of the House
Before Election:Laurie Jinkins
Before Party:Democratic

The 2024 Washington House of Representatives election will be held on November 5, 2024, alongside the 2024 United States elections, to elect representatives from all 98 legislative districts to the Washington House of Representatives.[1]

Partisan background

In the 2020 presidential election, Democrat Joe Biden won 34 of Washington State's legislative districts while Republican Donald Trump won 15. Going into the 2024 election, Republicans hold 10 House of Representatives seats in 5 different districts that Joe Biden won in 2020: district 12 (Biden +3); majority-minority district 14 (Biden +14); district 17 (Biden +6); district 25 (Biden +2); and district 26 (Biden +6).

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, especially districts 14 and 17.[6]

Primary elections are scheduled for August 6.[7]

Retirements

Eighteen incumbents will not seek re-election.

Democrats

  1. District 3, Position 1

Marcus Riccelli is retiring to run for State Senate.[8]

  1. District 5, Position 1

Bill Ramos is retiring to run for State Senate.[9]

  1. District 22, Position 2

Jessica Bateman is retiring to run for State Senate.[10]

  1. District 24, Position 1

Mike Chapman is retiring to run for State Senate.[11]

  1. District 43, Position 2

Frank Chopp is retiring.[12]

Republicans

  1. District 2, Position 2

J. T. Wilcox is retiring.[13]

  1. District 4, Position 2

Leonard Christian is retiring to run for State Senate.[14]

  1. District 7, Position 1

Jacquelin Maycumber is retiring to run for U.S. House.[15]

  1. District 7, Position 2

Joel Kretz is retiring.[16]

  1. District 12, Position 1

Keith Goehner is retiring to run for State Senate.[17]

  1. District 14, Position 2

Gina Mosbrucker is retiring.[18]

  1. District 15, Position 1

Bruce Chandler is retiring.[19]

  1. District 15, Position 2

Bryan Sandlin is retiring.[20]

  1. District 17, Position 2

Paul Harris is retiring to run for State Senate.[21]

  1. District 18, Position 2

Greg Cheney is retiring to run for State Senate.[22]

  1. District 25, Position 1

Kelly Chambers is retiring to run for Pierce County Executive.[23]

  1. District 26, Position 1

Spencer Hutchins is retiring.[24]

  1. District 31, Position 2

Eric Robertson is retiring.[25]

District 1

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District 2

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The incumbent is Republican J. T. Wilcox, who retired.

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District 3

Position 1

The incumbent is Democrat Marcus Riccelli, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Andy Billig.[27]

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District 4

Position 1

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The incumbent is Republican Leonard Christian, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Mike Padden.

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District 5

Position 1

The incumbent is Democrat Bill Ramos, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Mark Mullet.

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District 6

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District 7

Position 1

The incumbent is Republican Jacquelin Maycumber, who retired to run for U.S. Representative following the retirement of Cathy McMorris Rodgers.

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Position 2

The incumbent is Republican Joel Kretz, who retired.

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District 8

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District 9

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District 10

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District 11

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District 12

Position 1

The incumbent is Republican Keith Goehner, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Brad Hawkins.

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District 13

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District 14

Position 1

The incumbent is Republican Chris Corry, who was redistricted to and running in the 15th district.[42]

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The incumbent is Republican Gina Mosbrucker, who retired.

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District 15

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The incumbent is Republican Bruce Chandler, who retired.

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The incumbent is Republican Bryan Sandlin, who retired.

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District 16

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District 17

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The incumbent is Republican Paul Harris, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Lynda Wilson.

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District 18

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The incumbent is Republican Greg Cheney, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Ann Rivers.

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District 19

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District 20

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District 21

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District 22

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The incumbent is Democrat Jessica Bateman, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Sam Hunt.

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District 23

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District 24

Position 1

The incumbent is Democrat Mike Chapman, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Kevin Van De Wege.

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District 25

Position 1

The incumbent is Republican Kelly Chambers, who retired to run for Pierce County Executive.

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District 26

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The incumbent is Republican Spencer Hutchins, who retired.

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District 27

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District 28

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District 29

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District 30

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District 31

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The incumbent is Republican Eric Robertson, who retired.

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District 32

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District 33

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District 34

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District 35

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District 36

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District 37

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District 38

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District 39

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District 40

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District 41

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District 42

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District 43

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The incumbent is Democrat Frank Chopp, who retired.

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District 44

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District 45

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District 46

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District 47

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District 48

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District 49

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024 . 2024-02-19 . . en.
  2. Web site: The Failed Promise of Independent Election Mapmaking. Thompson. Marilyn. January 18, 2024. February 12, 2024. ProPublica.
  3. Web site: Washington isn't rushing to redraw districts, despite court order. Santos. Melissa. August 25, 2023. February 12, 2024. Axios.
  4. Web site: Yakima Valley Latinos prevail in Voting Rights Act lawsuit focused on Legislative District 15. Ferolito. Phil. Yakima Herald-Republic. August 11, 2023. February 12, 2024.
  5. Web site: Five new maps proposed for Central Washington redistricting. January 18, 2024. February 12, 2024. Hoang. Mai. Crosscut.com.
  6. News: Hoang . Mai . U.S. judge picks new WA legislative map, moving Latino district . 16 June 2024 . Cascade PBS . 15 March 2024.
  7. Web site: 2024-02-15 . Washington House Primary Results 2024: Live Election Map Races by District - POLITICO . 2024-02-19 . www.politico.com . en.
  8. News: Corrin. Noah. Spokane Democratic Rep. Marcus Riccelli announces run for Washington Senate. March 4, 2024. KHQ-TV. May 18, 2024.
  9. News: Wilson. Conor. Rep. Bill Ramos announces campaign for State Senate. June 1, 2023. Issaquah Reporter. May 18, 2024.
  10. News: Zimmerman. Tobias. Jessica Bateman, Lisa Parshley ready to provide orderly succession in 22nd LD. March 13, 2024. The Cascadia Advocate. May 18, 2024.
  11. News: Chapman to run for state Senate. July 12, 2023. Peninsula Daily News. May 18, 2024.
  12. News: Oxley. Dyer. Longtime Washington powerhouse politician Frank Chopp is stepping down. March 14, 2024. KUOW-FM. May 18, 2024.
  13. News: O'Brien. Colleen. Rep. Wilcox explains why he’s leaving the legislature. March 1, 2024. KIRO-FM. May 18, 2024.
  14. News: Luecking. Tori. WA Representative Leonard Christian announces campaign for State Senate. April 4, 2024. KXLY-TV. May 18, 2024.
  15. News: Smith. Orion Donovan. Jacquelin Maycumber enters race to represent Eastern Washington in Congress. February 20, 2024. The Spokesman-Review. May 18, 2024.
  16. News: Bracht. Randy. Longtime state Rep. Joel Kretz won’t defend House seat. March 4, 2024. The Center Square. May 18, 2024.
  17. News: Taylor. Jason. Rep Keith Goehner to run for State Senate seat vacated by Hawkins. April 24, 2024. KPQ (AM). May 18, 2024.
  18. News: Metcalf. Thomas. Rep. Gina Mosbrucker not seeking re-election in 14th District. April 24, 2024. KNDO. May 18, 2024.
  19. News: Sundeen. Jasper Kenzo. Longtime state Rep. Bruce Chandler will not run for re-election. May 3, 2024. Yakima Herald-Republic. May 18, 2024.
  20. News: Sundeen. Jasper Kenzo. Candidates line up to run for office in Yakima as election filing opens in Washington. May 6, 2024. Yakima Herald-Republic. May 18, 2024. State Rep. Bryan Sandlin, R-Zillah, said he will not run for re-election in the 15th Legislative District..
  21. News: Jefferies. Dylan. Vancouver Rep. Paul Harris announces bid for state Senate. March 7, 2024. The Columbian. May 18, 2024.
  22. News: Jefferies. Dylan. Republican Rep. Greg Cheney announces bid for seat Ann Rivers is vacating. April 8, 2024. The Columbian. May 18, 2024.
  23. News: Lotmore. Mario. Representative Kelly Chambers announces bid for Pierce County Executive. December 6, 2023. Lynnwood Times. May 18, 2024.
  24. News: Rep. Hutchins not pursuing re-election in 26th District. February 6, 2024. Gig Harbor Now. May 18, 2024.
  25. News: Miller-Still. Ray. Who is on the primary ballot? Filing week ends. May 16, 2024. Enumclaw Courier-Herald. May 18, 2024. First is Rep. Eric Robertson – though in this case, the news is that his name won’t be on the ballot; he announced his decision not to run in a May 6 press release..
  26. Web site: 2024-07-20 . TNT Ed Board endorsements: South Pierce County WA Senate and House seats Opinion . The News Tribune.
  27. Web site: Sanford . Nate . Two prominent Spokane progressives and a conservative want to replace Rep. Marcus Riccelli in the state Legislature . 2024-07-28 . Inlander . en.
  28. Web site: Gibson . Nick . Software engineer, rage room owner challenge Rep. Suzanne Schmidt for Spokane Valley House seat The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-28 . www.spokesman.com.
  29. Web site: Gibson . Nick . Race for empty House seat representing Spokane Valley, surrounding area features crowded field of candidates The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-28 . www.spokesman.com.
  30. Web site: 2024-07-17 . Q&A with 5th Legislative District candidates, Part I Election 2024 . 2024-07-28 . Courier-Herald . en-US.
  31. Web site: Miller-Still . Ray . 2024-05-16 . Who is on the primary ballot? Filing week ends . 2024-07-28 . Courier-Herald . en-US.
  32. Web site: Here's who filed for office in Spokane County The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-28 . www.spokesman.com.
  33. Web site: Crime, public safety top of mind for Graham, Kelso, House candidates for 6th district The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-28 . www.spokesman.com.
  34. Web site: Mezei . Marton . A Clean Slate: Three vying for open House seat in state's largest legislative district in northeastern Washington The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-28 . www.spokesman.com.
  35. Web site: Slack . Troy . Veterans, rancher, lawyer battle for state House seat representing Northeastern Washington The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-28 . www.spokesman.com.
  36. Web site: Rosane . Eric . 2024-05-11 . WA GOP Semi Bird files to run for governor in ‘historic moment.’ Who else is running . Tri-City Herald.
  37. Web site: Ellis . Evan . 2024-05-09 . Local Washington State Representative Republican Mary Dye Draws Democrat Challenger . 2024-07-28 . Pullman Radio . en-US.
  38. Web site: Culver . Nina . Challenger to longtime incumbent Rep. Joe Schmick focuses on health care The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-28 . www.spokesman.com.
  39. Web site: 2024-07-24 . Editorial: Elect Gallardo-Van Ornam to 10th LD House seat . 2024-07-28 . HeraldNet.com . en-US.
  40. Web site: Kruml . Mallory . 2024-05-23 . 12th Legislative District candidates file for Aug. 6 primary . 2024-07-28 . Snoqualmie Valley Record . en-US.
  41. Web site: Bernstein . Dave . 2024-05-11 . North Central Washington Candidates: Who Filed . 2024-07-28 . News Radio 560 KPQ . en.
  42. Web site: Inghram . Questen . 2024-07-18 . Dimas, Kallinen and Mendoza vie for open 14th District House seat . 2024-07-28 . Yakima Herald-Republic . en.
  43. Web site: Inghram . Questen . 2024-07-19 . Kennedy, Manjarrez, Perez run for 14th District state House . 2024-07-28 . Yakima Herald-Republic . en.
  44. Web site: 2024-04-17 . Jeremie Dufault announces candidacy for House of Representatives . 2024-07-28 . Sunnyside Sun . en.
  45. Web site: Smith . Kate . 2024-07-26 . Q&A: Linda Gunshefski and Mark Klicker, District 16 Representative Position 1 . 2024-07-28 . Union-Bulletin.com . en.
  46. Web site: Smith . Kate . 2024-07-27 . Q&A: Skyler Rude and Craig Woodard, District 16 Representative Position 2 . 2024-07-28 . Union-Bulletin.com . en.
  47. Web site: Jeffries . Dylan . 2024-06-28 . Three vie to fill 17th Legislative District seat being vacated by Rep. Paul Harris . 2024-07-28 . The Columbian . en-US.
  48. Web site: McIntosh . Don . 2024-07-19 . Union laborer takes on an incumbent in SW Washington . 2024-07-28 . NW Labor Press . en-US.
  49. Web site: Jeffries . Dylan . 2024-06-12 . John Ley’s candidacy and felony election fraud charges complicate 3-way race for 18th Legislative District . 2024-07-28 . The Columbian . en-US.
  50. Web site: 2024-05-08 . Filing Week Day 2; residents step forward to challenge incumbents . 2024-07-28 . KXRO News Radio . en-US.
  51. Web site: Hudson . Ridley . 2024-05-06 . Swope draws two challengers on opening day of candidate filing week . 2024-07-28 . The Daily Chronicle . en.
  52. Web site: Baumbach . Jenelle . 2024-07-26 . Education, housing top issues in races to represent Edmonds, Mukilteo . 2024-07-28 . HeraldNet.com . en-US.
  53. Web site: Zimmerman . Tobias . 2024-03-13 . Jessica Bateman, Lisa Parshley ready to provide orderly succession in 22nd LD . 2024-07-28 . NPI's Cascadia Advocate . en-US.
  54. Web site: Hetherwick . Molly . 2024-07-10 . 3 in running for 23rd district position 1 . 2024-07-28 . Kitsap Daily News . en-US.
  55. Web site: Hetherwick . Molly . 2024-07-10 . 4 want to be state rep. position 2 . 2024-07-28 . Kitsap Daily News . en-US.
  56. Web site: 2023-12-15 . Bernbaum aims for state seat . 2024-07-28 . Peninsula Daily News . en-US.
  57. Web site: Segall . Peter . 2024-07-04 . Similar priorities but different approaches for state candidates . 2024-07-28 . Sequim Gazette . en-US.
  58. Web site: 2023-12-08 . Pickens announces run for state rep . 2024-08-01 . Sequim Gazette . en-US.
  59. Web site: Maple . Emma . 2024-07-18 . 24th Legislative District candidates address issues at PABA forum . 2024-07-28 . Sequim Gazette . en-US.
  60. Web site: Most . Becca . 2024-05-20 . Here's who filed to run for elected office in Pierce County for 2024 . The News Tribune.
  61. Web site: Dice . Vince . 2024-07-24 . Two familiar faces and a political newcomer seek state House seat . 2024-07-28 . Gig Harbor Now . en.
  62. Web site: Friedrich . Ed . 2024-07-23 . Race to unseat Caldier in 26th District's Position 2 draws a crowd . 2024-07-28 . Gig Harbor Now . en.
  63. Web site: 2024-07-17 . 2024 Primary Election Endorsements - The Urbanist Elections Committee July 17, 2024 . 2024-07-28 . www.theurbanist.org . en-US.
  64. Web site: Smith . Rich . 2024-04-09 . Washington State Democrats Could Win Supermajorities in 2024 . 2024-07-28 . The Stranger . en.
  65. Web site: 2024-07-21 . TNT endorsements: WA House picks for Edgewood, Sumner, Bonney Lake, South King County Opinion . 2024-07-28 . The News Tribune.
  66. Web site: Chan . April . 2012-10-16 . Meet Brian Gunn, Candidate for the 31st District State Representative . 2024-07-28 . Enumclaw, WA Patch . en.
  67. Web site: Jackson . Sydney . 2024-07-24 . Public safety is a central question in south Snohomish County race . 2024-07-28 . HeraldNet.com . en-US.
  68. Web site: Hunter . Steve . 2024-05-13 . Candidates file for Kent-area races for Congress, Legislature . 2024-07-28 . Kent Reporter . en-US.
  69. Web site: Lauterbach . Cole . 2024-07-17 . VIDEO: Washington GOP candidate at RNC talks Trump, ballot initiatives . 2024-07-28 . The Center Square . en.
  70. Web site: Uyehara . Kai . 2024-05-10 . Six file for County Commissioner seat being vacated by Garrido, as primary election set . 2024-07-28 . Kitsap Sun . en-US.
  71. Web site: Saunders . Hannah . James DeHart seeks to push Republican incumbent out of 35th Legislative District position . 2024-07-28 . Seattle Gay News . en-us.
  72. Web site: Jackson . Sydney . 2024-07-25 . Diversity is key for Everett state rep candidates . 2024-07-28 . HeraldNet.com . en-US.
  73. Web site: 2024-07-09 . Editorial: Return Cortes to 38th district House seat . 2024-07-28 . HeraldNet.com . en-US.
  74. Web site: Zamora . Connor . 2024-07-28 . Low faces 3 challengers in 39th district House race . 2024-07-29 . HeraldNet.com . en-US.
  75. Web site: Todd . Annie . 2024-06-30 . Meet the candidates vying for two District 39 House seats in the August primary Cascadia Daily News . 2024-07-29 . www.cascadiadaily.com . en-US.
  76. Web site: Nystrom . Andy . 2024-07-19 . Primary election is set for Aug. 6 . 2024-07-29 . Mercer Island Reporter . en-US.
  77. Web site: Mittendorf . Robert . 2024-07-20 . Pelletti, Melman chalenge Blaime's Alicia Rule, who's seeking a third term in state House . 2024-07-28 . The Bellingham Herald.
  78. Web site: Alden . Charlotte . 2024-07-10 . District 42 House incumbents face challengers from left and right Cascadia Daily News . 2024-07-29 . www.cascadiadaily.com . en-US.
  79. Web site: 2024-07-25 . The race for the 43rd pits Scott’s progressive bonafides vs. Suarez’s ‘We Heart Seattle’ approach . Capitol Hill Seattle Blog.
  80. Web site: Briscoe . Kienan . 2024-06-14 . Business and family man challenges Berg for 44th Legislative District . 2024-07-29 . Lynnwood Times . en-US.
  81. Web site: 2024-06-17 . Here's who The Seattle Times editorial board recommends for Legislative District 46, Position 1 Editorial . 2024-07-29 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  82. Web site: 2024-07-01 . Here's who The Seattle Times editorial board recommends for the 47th Legislative District, Position 2 Editorial . 2024-07-29 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  83. Web site: 2024-07-15 . Diverse field of AAPI candidates set to shape WA state primary . 2024-07-29 . Northwest Asian Weekly . en.
  84. Web site: 2024-07-28 . Filing week begins at Clark County Elections Office with rush of candidates . 2024-07-29 . The Columbian . en-US.
  85. Web site: 2024-07-28 . Rep. Monica Stonier faces two Republican challengers for 49th Legislative District, House Position 2 . 2024-07-29 . The Columbian . en-US.