2024 Washington State Senate election explained

Results

District 3

The incumbent is Democrat Andy Billig, who is retiring.^[16]

Republican Jim Wilson did not announce his run before August 6, and thus did not appear on the ballot for the primary election, but garnered enough signatures to appear on the general election ballot.^[17]

Candidates

• Marcus Riccelli (Democratic), state representative^[18]
• Jim Wilson, businessman^[19]

Withdrawn

• Ericka Lalka (Republican), candidate for Spokane School Board

Results

District 4

The incumbent is Republican Mike Padden, who is retiring.^[20]

Candidates

• Leonard Christian (Republican), state representative^[21]
• Miguel Valencia (Democratic), Democratic precinct committee officer and Army veteran

Eliminated in primary

• Pam Haley (Republican), mayor of Spokane Valley
• Mike Kelly (Republican), member of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission^[22]
• Al Merkel (Republican), Spokane Valley city councilor
• Paige Scott (Democratic), member of the National Guard

Endorsements

State legislators

• Jeff Holy, state senator
• Shelly Short, state senator
• Mike Volz, state representative

State legislators

• Mike Padden, incumbent state senator

Local officials

• Michael Baumgartner, Spokane County Treasurer and candidate for U.S. House of Representatives

Results

District 5

The incumbent is Democrat Mark Mullet, who retired to run for Governor.^[23]

Candidates

• Chad Magendanz (Republican), former state representative^[24]
• Bill Ramos (Democratic), state representative

Endorsements

District 9

Candidates

• Mark Schoesler (Republican), incumbent state senator

Results

District 10

Candidates

• Ron Muzzall (Republican), incumbent state senator^[25]
• Janet St. Clair (Democratic), Island County commissioner

Eliminated in primary

• Denny Sandberg (Democratic), former small business owner and Navy veteran^[26]

Endorsements

Newspapers

• The Everett Herald^[27]

State legislators

• Andy Billig, Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate^[28]
• Mary Margaret Haugen, former state senator
• John Lovick, state senator

Results

District 11

Candidates

• Bob Hasegawa (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Results

District 12

The incumbent is Republican Brad Hawkins, who withdrew from the race to run for Chelan County Commission.

Candidates

• Keith Goehner (Republican), state representative^[29]
• Jim Mayhew (Democratic), former Snoqualmie city councilor^[30]

Withdrawn

• Brad Hawkins (Republican), incumbent state senator^[31] (ran for Chelan County Commission, endorsed Goehner)

Endorsements

State legislators

• John Braun, Minority Leader of the Washington State Senate
• Brad Hawkins, incumbent state senator
• Mike Steele, state representative

Results

District 14

Candidates

• Maria Beltran (Democratic), state House Democratic Campaign Committee employee^[32]
• Curtis King (Republican), incumbent state senator^[33]

Results

District 16

Candidates

• Perry Dozier (Republican), incumbent state senator^[34]
• Kari Isaacson (Democratic), chair of the Walla Walla County Democrats

Results

District 17

The incumbent is Republican Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.^[35]

Candidates

• Paul Harris (Republican), state representative^[36]
• Marla Keethler (Democratic), mayor of White Salmon^[37]

Results

District 18

The incumbent is Republican Ann Rivers, who is retiring due to redistricting.

Candidates

• Brad Benton (Republican), sales representative, son of former state senator Don Benton, and candidate for state representative in 2022^[38]
• Adrian Cortes (Democratic), Battle Ground city councilor and former mayor^[39]

Eliminated in the primary

• Greg Cheney (Republican), state representative^[40]

Results

District 19

Candidates

• Andi Day (Democratic)^[41]
• Jeff Wilson (Republican), incumbent state senator

Results

District 20

Candidates

• John Braun (Republican), incumbent state senator and Minority Leader of the Washington State Senate

Results

District 22

The incumbent is Democrat Sam Hunt, who is retiring.

Candidates

• Jessica Bateman (Democratic), state representative^[42]
• Bob Iyall (Democratic), Olympia port commissioner^[43]

Eliminated in primary

• Tela Hogle (Democratic), baker and music teacher^[44]

Endorsements

Federal officials

• Marilyn Strickland, U.S. representative

State executive officials

• Denny Heck, lieutenant governor of Washington

State legislators

• Sam Hunt, incumbent state senator

Results

District 23

Candidates

• Lance Byrd (Republican), senior technical program manager^{[45] [46]}
• Drew Hansen (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Eliminated in primary

• Ace Haynes (Republican), precinct committee officer

Results

District 24

The incumbent is Democrat Kevin Van De Wege, who retired to run for Washington Public Lands Commissioner.

Candidates

• Mike Chapman (Democratic), state representative^[47]
• Marcia Kelbon (Republican), lawyer

Eliminated in primary

• James Russell (Democratic)^[48]

Results

District 25

Candidates

• Chris Gildon (Republican), incumbent state senator^[49]
• Kenneth King (Democratic)

Results

District 27

Candidates

• Carol Sue Braaten (Republican)
• Yasmin Trudeau (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Results

District 28

Candidates

• Maia Espinoza (Republican), candidate for Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2020^{[50] [51]}
• T'wina Nobles (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Results

District 39

Candidates

• John Snow (Democratic), Navy veteran^[52]
• Keith Wagoner (Republican), incumbent state senator

Eliminated in primary

• Tim McDonald (Democratic), former Arlington School Board member

Endorsements

Political parties

• Skagit County Democratic Party
• Snohomish County Democratic Party
• 39th Legislative District Democratic Party

Political parties

• Skagit County Republican Party

Newspapers

• The Seattle Times^[53]

Results

District 40

Candidates

• Charles Carrell (Republican), former Snohomish Country Sherriff's Office employee^[54]
• Liz Lovelett (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Results

District 41

Candidates

• Jaskaran Singh Sarao (Republican), landlord^{[55] [56]}
• Lisa Wellman (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Results

District 49

Candidates

• Annette Cleveland (Democratic), incumbent state senator^[57]
• Lucia Worthington (Republican), management consultant

Results

See also

• 2024 United States elections
• 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
• 2024 United States Senate election in Washington
• 2024 Washington gubernatorial election
• 2024 Washington Attorney General election
• 2024 Washington House of Representatives election

External links

• Map of Legislative Districts

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dates and Deadlines 2024. Washington Secretary of State. February 8, 2024.
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. News: Dennis. Ellen. Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig says he won't run for re-election. March 4, 2024. March 5, 2024. The Spokesman-Review.
8. News: State Sen. Mark Mullet announces bid for WA governor. June 1, 2023. February 8, 2024. Withycombe. Claire. The Seattle Times.
9. News: Sowersby. Shauna. February 22, 2024. Longtime lawmaker from Olympia announces his retirement from the Legislature. March 4, 2024. The Olympian.
10. News: State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege to run for lands commissioner. June 21, 2023. February 8, 2024. Dennis. Ellen. The Spokesman-Review.
11. News: Dennis. Ellen. Rendahl. Lauren. Longtime Spokane Valley state Sen. Mike Padden says he won't run for re-election. April 3, 2024. The Spokesman-Review. May 19, 2024.
12. News: Robbins. Jefferson. Hawkins to swap Senate race for Chelan County campaign. April 22, 2024. KWCC-LD. May 19, 2024.
13. News: Jefferies. Dylan. Washington State Sen. Lynda Wilson to step down from Legislature to spend time with family. March 6, 2024. The Columbian. May 19, 2024.
14. News: Jefferies. Dylan. Republican Sen. Ann Rivers will not seek another term in state Senate. April 5, 2024. The Columbian. May 19, 2024.
15. Web site: Dimond . Jacob . 2024-07-23 . District 2 legislative races feature packed slate . 2024-07-26 . Nisqually Valley News . en.
16. Web site: Cornfield . Jerry . 2024-03-04 . WA Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig not running for reelection • Washington State Standard . 2024-07-26 . Washington State Standard . en-US.
17. https://voter.votewa.gov/genericvoterguide.aspx?e=889&c=99#/
18. Web site: Dinman . Emry . Marcus Riccelli now running unopposed for state Senate seat after last-minute opponent Ericka Lalka withdraws without explanation The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-26 . www.spokesman.com.
19. https://www.spokesman.com/elections/2024/washington-general-election-nov-5/candidates/jim-wilson/
20. Web site: Dennis . Ellen . Rendahl . Lauren . Longtime Spokane Valley state Sen. Mike Padden says he won't run for re-election The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-26 . www.spokesman.com.
21. Web site: Rasanen . Colton . Who will replace state Sen. Mike Padden? Six candidates are seeking his spot in the Legislature . 2024-07-26 . Inlander . en.
22. Web site: Zodrow . Andru . 2024-05-06 . Republican Mike Kelly running for Spokane Valley's Washington State Senate Seat . 2024-07-26 . NonStop Local KHQ . en.
23. Web site: Mikkelsen . Drew . 2024-03-06 . Several Washington lawmakers to retire, campaign for other political positions . 2024-07-26 . king5.com . en-US.
24. Web site: Buhain . Venice . Who's running for office in Washington state this year? Cascade PBS News . 2024-07-26 . crosscut.com . en.
25. Web site: Baumbach . Jenelle . 2024-05-13 . As filing closes, 6 election races to watch in Snohomish County . 2024-07-26 . HeraldNet.com . en-US.
26. Web site: Hansen . Jordan . 2024-08-05 . Muzzall, St. Clair in a contentious, expensive race for state Senate . 2024-08-25 . HeraldNet.com . en-US.
27. Web site: 2024-07-23 . Editorial: Ron Muzzall's work warrants reelection to Senate . 2024-07-26 . The Everett Herald . en-US.
28. Web site: 2024-01-19 . St. Clair running for state senate . 2024-07-26 . Whidbey News-Times . Jessie . Stensland . en-US.
29. Web site: 2024-04-25 . Rep. Keith Goehner announces State Senate run . 2024-07-26 . Lake Chelan Mirror . en.
30. Web site: Richards . Matthew T. . 2024-04-24 . Former Snoqualmie Council Member Announces Candidacy For 12th District . 2024-07-26 . News Radio 560 KPQ . en.
31. Web site: 2024-04-22 . State Senator Brad Hawkins withdraws from senate race to run for Chelan County commissioner . 2024-07-26 . Source ONE News . en.
32. Web site: Ochoa . Santiago . 2024-02-08 . Maria Beltran announces candidacy for 14th District state Senate . 2024-07-26 . Yakima Herald-Republic . en.
33. Web site: Sundeen . Jasper . 2024-04-18 . Sen. Curtis King will move to run in new 14th District. He was eight blocks from the boundary . 2024-07-26 . Yakima Herald-Republic . en.
34. Web site: Union-Bulletin . Kate Smith Walla Walla . 2024-05-10 . Filing week ends: Dayton man files campaign for WA governor . 2024-07-26 . Union-Bulletin.com . en.
35. Web site: 2024-03-11 . Washington state District 17 senator announces retirement after 10 years . 2024-07-26 . The Reflector . en.
36. Web site: Jeffries . Dylan . 2024-07-27 . Vancouver Rep. Paul Harris announces bid for state Senate . 2024-07-28 . The Columbian . en-US.
37. Web site: Noteboom . Noah . 2024-05-07 . Keethler launches state senate campaign amid redistricting . 2024-07-26 . Columbia Gorge News . en.
38. Web site: Wolf . Sarah . 2024-07-26 . Republican Brad Benton cites personal freedoms, taxes in run for Washington's 18th District Senate seat . 2024-07-26 . The Columbian . en-US.
39. Web site: Jeffries . Dylan . 2024-07-26 . Battle Ground City Council member, former mayor Cortes launches Senate campaign for 18th Legislative District seat . 2024-07-26 . The Columbian . en-US.
40. Web site: Jeffries . Dylan . 2024-07-26 . Republican Rep. Greg Cheney announces bid for seat Ann Rivers is vacating . 2024-07-26 . The Columbian . en-US.
41. Web site: Roland . Mitchell . 2024-05-10 . Filing week: Lewis County PUD commissioner race draws five candidates . 2024-07-26 . The Daily Chronicle . en.
42. Web site: Sowersbury . Shauna . 2024-02-21 . Rep. Jessica Bateman announces bid for state Senate seat . The Olympian.
43. Web site: Sowersbury . Shauna . 2024-05-01 . Port commissioner and Nisqually Tribal member will run for open state Senate seat in Olympia . The Olympian.
44. Web site: Vinson . Ty . 2024-08-02 . Here’s what to know about primary candidates for Olympia area’s state Senate seat . 2024-08-24 . The Olympian.
45. Web site: 2024-07-08 . Incumbent Hansen takes on 2 challengers for state senate . 2024-07-26 . Bainbridge Island Review . en-US.
46. Web site: Nelson . David . Election 2024: Hansen looks to retain appointed Senate seat in Washington's 23rd District . 2024-08-25 . Kitsap Sun . en-US.
47. Web site: 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 . 2024-07-26 . NPI's Cascadia Advocate . en-US.
48. Web site: Maple . Emma . 2024-07-26 . State senate candidates debate policy differences . 2024-07-26 . Sequim Gazette . en-US.
49. Web site: Most . Becca . 2024-05-20 . Here's who filed to run for elected office in Pierce County for 2024 . The News Tribune.
50. Web site: Smith . Rich . Washington State Democrats Could Win Supermajorities in 2024 . 2024-07-26 . The Stranger . en.
51. Web site: Bazzaz . Dahlia . 2020-11-03 . Chris Reykdal reelected as Washington superintendent of public instruction . 2024-07-26 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
52. Web site: Todd . Annie . 2024-07-09 . Three candidates for District 39 Senate will be on August primary ballot Cascadia Daily News . 2024-07-26 . www.cascadiadaily.com . en-US.
53. Web site: 2024-07-18 . Here's who The Seattle Times editorial board recommends for state Senate, 39th District Editorial . 2024-07-26 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
54. Web site: Tellman . Julia . 2024-07-01 . District 40 has only one contested state race Cascadia Daily News . 2024-07-26 . www.cascadiadaily.com . en-US.
55. Web site: Nystrom . Andy . 2024-07-19 . Primary election is set for Aug. 6 . 2024-07-26 . Mercer Island Reporter . en-US.
56. Web site: Hoffman . Ari . Meet Jaskaran Singh Sarao, Candidate for State Senate . 2024-08-25 . 570 KVI . en-US.
57. Web site: Jeffries . Dylan . 2024-07-26 . Cleveland gets challenger for 49th Legislative District Senate seat; same for McClintock's 18th Legislative District House seat . 2024-07-26 . The Columbian . en-US.