2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington explained

Election Name:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
Country:	Washington
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
Next Year:	2016
Seats For Election:	All 10 Washington seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:	6
Seats1:	6
Popular Vote1:	1,047,747
Percentage1:	51.62%
Swing1:	2.82%
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:	4
Seats2:	4
Popular Vote2:	981,853
Percentage2:	48.38%
Swing2:	2.82%

The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the ten U.S. representatives from the state of Washington, one from each of the state's 10 congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, other elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The state certified the results on December 4. The nonpartisan blanket primary election was held on August 5, with the top two candidates for each position advancing to the general election.

Overview

Summary of votes cast in the general election

United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2014^[1]
Party	Votes	Percentage	Seats Before	Seats After	+/–
	Democratic	1,047,747	51.62%	6	6	-
	Republican	981,853	48.38%	4	4	-
Totals		2,029,600	100%	10	10	-

By district

Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington by district:^[2]

scope=col rowspan=3	District	scope=col colspan=2	Democratic	scope=col colspan=2	Republican	scope=col colspan=2	Others	scope=col colspan=2	Total	scope=col rowspan=3	Result
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scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	%
	124,151	55.04%	101,428	44.96%	0	0.00%	225,579	100.0%	Democratic hold
	122,173	60.57%	79,518	39.43%	0	0.00%	201,691	100.0%	Democratic hold
	78,018	38.47%	124,796	61.53%	0	0.00%	202,814	100.0%	Republican hold
	0	0.00%	153,079	100.00%	0	0.00%	153,079	100.0%	Republican hold
	87,772	45.24%	135,470	54.76%	0	0.00%	223,242	100.0%	Republican hold
	141,265	63.89%	83,025	36.11%	0	0.00%	224,290	100.0%	Democratic hold
	203,954	83.56%	47,921	16.44%	0	0.00%	251,875	100.0%	Democratic hold
	73,003	36.73%	125,741	63.27%	0	0.00%	198,744	100.0%	Republican hold
	118,132	70.83%	48,662	29.17%	0	0.00%	166,794	100.0%	Democratic hold
	99,279	54.70%	82,213	45.30%	0	0.00%	181,492	100.0%	Democratic hold
Total	1,047,747	51.62%	981,853	48.38%	0	0.00%	2,029,600	100.0%

District 1

See also: Washington's 1st congressional district. Democrat Suzan DelBene, who had represented the 1st district since her 2012 special election to replace Jay Inslee, who resigned to serve as Governor, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic Candidates

Advanced to general

• Suzan DelBene, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• Pedro Celis, former Microsoft software engineer and former chair of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly^[3]

Eliminated in primary

• Ed Moats, former analyst for the Snohomish County Council^[4]
• Robert Sutherland, biochemist
• John Orlinski, social worker and candidate for the 9th District in 2012

Results

General election

Results

District 2

See also: Washington's 2nd congressional district. Democrat Rick Larsen, who had represented the 2nd district since 2001, ran for re-election.^[1]

Primary election

Democratic Candidates

Advanced to general

• Rick Larsen, incumbent U.S. Representative^[6]

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• B.J. Guillot, software developer

Independent Candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Mike Lapointe

Results

General election

Results

District 3

See also: Washington's 3rd congressional district. Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, who had represented the 3rd district since 2011, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• Jaime Herrera Beutler, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Michael Delavar, former councilman for Washougal and nominee for this seat in 2008^[7]

Democratic Candidates

Advanced to general

• Bob Dingethal, businessman and former Maria Cantwell aide^{[1] [8]}

Results

General election

Results

District 4

See also: Washington's 4th congressional district. Republican Doc Hastings, who had represented the 4th district since 1995, retired.^[9]

The 4th district is a large and predominantly rural district in Central Washington that encompasses numerous counties and is dominated by the Tri-Cities and Yakima areas. The district was not considered to be competitive. The last time any Democrat running for any partisan office carried it was when State Auditor Brian Sonntag was re-elected in 2004.^[10]

Primary election

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• Clint Didier, former NFL player, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 and nominee for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands in 2012^[11]
• Dan Newhouse, former director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture under Christine Gregoire and Jay Inslee and former state representative^[12]

Eliminated in primary

• George Cicotte, attorney^{[11] [13]}
• Janéa Holmquist Newbry, state senator^[14]
• Kevin Midbust, drugstore supervisor^[15]
• Gordon Allen Pross, perennial candidate
• Gavin Seim, libertarian activist^[16]
• Glen R. Stockwell, economic development specialist^[15]

Withdrawn

• Brad Peck, Franklin County Commissioner^{[17] [18]}
• Jamie Wheeler, caregiver and candidate for this seat in 2012^{[19] [20]}

Declined

• Sharon Brown, state senator^[21]
• Micah Cawley, Mayor of Yakima^[22]
• Bruce Chandler, state representative^{[23] [24]}
• Jerome Delvin, Benton County Commissioner and former state senator^[25]
• Doc Hastings, incumbent U.S. Representative^[9]
• Curtis King, state senator^{[23] [24]}
• Brad Klippert, state representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2004 and 2006^{[23] [26]}
• Matt Manweller, state representative^[22]
• Charles Ross, state representative^[25]
• David Taylor, state representative^[22]
• Judith Warnick, state representative (running for the state senate)^[27]

Democratic Candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Estakio Beltran, former congressional policy adviser^[28]
• Tony Sandoval, businessman and activist^[29]

Withdrawn

• Joe Buchanan, mechanical engineer^[30]
• Gary Downing, artist and photographer^{[21] [20]}
• Mohammed Said, physician and candidate for this seat in 2012^[30]
• Tony Williams^[31]

Independent Candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Josh Ramirez, project control specialist at Washington River Protection Solutions^[16]
• Richard Wright, retired physical therapist

Results

For the first time in Washington state history, the winners of the top-two primary for a U.S. Congressional race were members of the same party. Although only one "serious" Democratic candidate was on the ballot, Estakio Beltran, David Wasserman of The Cook Political Report speculated that without an incumbent for Democrats to vote against and recognising that Beltran had "no hope" of winning the seat in November, 4th district Democrats might have "strategically [voted] for a Republican they may favor."^{[32] [1]}

General election

Results

District 5

See also: Washington's 5th congressional district. Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers the House Republican Conference Chair, who had represented the 5th district since 2005, ran for re-election.^[1]

Primary election

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• Cathy McMorris Rodgers, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Tom Horne

Democratic Candidates

Advanced to general

• Joseph Pakootas, chief executive officer of the Colville Tribal Federal Corporation^[34]

Results

General election

Results

District 6

See also: Washington's 6th congressional district. Democrat Derek Kilmer who had represented the 6th district since 2013, ran for re-election.^[1]

Primary election

Democratic Candidates

Advanced to general

• Derek Kilmer, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• Marty McClendon, radio host

Results

General election

Results

District 7

See also: Washington's 7th congressional district. Democrat Jim McDermott who had represented the 7th district since 1989, ran for re-election.^[1]

Primary election

Democratic Candidates

Advanced to general

• Jim McDermott, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• Craig Keller

Eliminated in primary

• Scott Sutherland, candidate for this seat in 2012

Results

General election

Results

District 8

See also: Washington's 8th congressional district. Republican Dave Reichert, who had represented the 8th district since 2005, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• Dave Reichert, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic Candidates

Advanced to general

• Jason Ritchie, small business owner^{[35] [1]}

Eliminated in primary

• Keith Arnold, accounting technician

Results

General election

Results

District 9

See also: Washington's 9th congressional district. Democrat Adam Smith, who had represented the 9th district since 1997, ran for re-election.^[1]

Primary election

Democratic Candidates

Advanced to general

• Adam Smith, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Don Rivers, human rights activist

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• Doug Basler, volunteer youth pastor

Results

General election

Results

District 10

See also: Washington's 10th congressional district. Democrat Denny Heck, who had represented the 10th district since 2013, ran for re-election.^[1]

Primary election

Democratic Candidates

Advanced to general

• Denny Heck, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican Candidates

Advanced to general

• Joyce McDonald, Pierce County Council member and former state representative^[36]

Results

General election

Results

External links

• U.S. House elections in Washington, 2014 at Ballotpedia
• Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: Federal - All Results. Washington Secretary of State. November 4, 2014 . December 8, 2014.
2. Web site: Haas. Karen L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. October 28, 2019. March 9, 2015.
3. Web site: Fellow Microsoft alum to run against DelBene for Congress . seattletimes.com . February 26, 2014 . February 28, 2014.
4. Web site: Two Republicans emerge to challenge DelBene . HeraldNet.com . February 27, 2014 . March 3, 2014.
5. http://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-profiles/publicola/articles/extra-fizz-polling-in-the-first-cd-and-october-2014 Moore Information (R-Celis)
6. Web site: Many familiar names on 2014 primary election ballot . mltnews.com . May 16, 2014 . May 22, 2014.
7. News: Mathieu. Stevie. Herrera Beutler draws Republican challenger in 2014. 13 January 2014. The Columbian. October 28, 2013.
8. News: Connelly. Joel. Rep. Herrera-Beutler gets credible challenger. 10 December 2013. SeattlePi. 10 December 2013.
9. News: Rep. Doc Hastings (R-Wash.) to retire. The Washington Post. February 13, 2014. February 13, 2014.
10. Web site: Last time a Dem carried. Twitter. Stephen Wolf. February 14, 2014. February 13, 2014.
11. Web site: Clint Didier, Tea Party ally, is running for Congress. Seattle PI. Joel Connelly. February 19, 2014. February 17, 2014.
12. Web site: Yakima Herald Republic Former state ag director Newhouse officially joins 4th District race . 2014-02-22 . https://archive.today/20140221202416/http://www.yakimaherald.com/community/lowervalley/sunnysidecontent/1944182-8/newhouse-declares-for-hastings-seat-in-congress . 2014-02-21 . dead .
13. Web site: Yakima Herald Republic Cicotte formally announces for 4th District . 2014-03-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140307201514/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestpoliticsnews/1988882-8/cicotte-formally-announces-for-4th-district . 2014-03-07 . dead .
14. Web site: Senator announces candidacy for Hastings seat . tri-cityherald.com . 2014-02-19 . 2014-02-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140220220955/http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/02/19/2837733/senator-announces-candidacy-for.html . 2014-02-20 . dead .
15. Web site: 4th Cong District: Holmquist Newbry makes 8. The Spokesman-Review. May 14, 2014. May 14, 2014.
16. Web site: Two more candidates join 4th District fray. Yakima Herald-Republic. February 19, 2014. February 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301104334/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/yhr/sunday/1932526-8/two-more-candidates-join-4th-district-fray. March 1, 2014. dead.
17. Web site: Franklin County commissioner joins Congress hopefuls. Yakima Herald-Republic. February 19, 2014. February 19, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301103814/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/1940931-8/franklin-commissioner-peck-to-run-for-congress. March 1, 2014. dead.
18. Web site: Brad Peck: ethical and financial decision to not enter race for Hastings' seat. Davis Wahlman. KEPRTV. September 1, 2014. June 4, 2014. July 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140726000420/http://www.keprtv.com/home/video/Peck-on-not-seeking-4th-District-seat-theres-good-people-in-the-race-let-them-handle-it-261912391.html. dead.
19. Web site: Jamie Wheeler to run for Hastings' seat in Congress. Tri-City Herald. February 19, 2014. March 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413143530/http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/02/28/2852789/jamie-wheeler-to-run-for-hastings.html. April 13, 2014. dead.
20. Web site: Auditor, legislative races top Wednesday election filings. Yakima Herald-Republic. Faulk. Mike. May 14, 2014. May 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517120708/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2179475-8/auditor-legislative-races-top-wednesday-election-filings. May 17, 2014. dead.
21. Web site: State Sen. Brown decides against congressional run. Yakima Herald-Republic. March 18, 2014. March 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140318195908/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2024968-8/state-sen-brown-not-running-for-congress. March 18, 2014. dead.
22. Web site: Candidates emerge for Hastings' seat in U.S. House. Yakima Herald-Republic. February 14, 2014. February 13, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301110150/http://www.yakimaherald.com/home/1929091-8/candidates-emerge-for-hastings-seat-in-us-house. March 1, 2014. dead.
23. Web site: Doc Hastings to Retire From Congress (Updated). Roll Call. Abby Livingston. February 14, 2014. February 13, 2014. February 21, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221191619/http://atr.rollcall.com/doc-hastings-to-retire-from-congress/. dead.
24. Web site: Elected officials jump on board for Newhouse's run at Congress. Sunnyside Daily Sun News. March 20, 2014. May 14, 2014. May 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517120354/http://www.dailysunnews.com/news/2014/mar/20/elected-officials-jump-board-newhouses-run-congres/. dead.
25. Web site: Benton official says he's not running for Congress. Yakima Herald-Republic. Mike Faulk. February 26, 2014. February 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140305222609/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/1961043-8/benton-commissioner-delvin-wont-run-for-congress. March 5, 2014. dead.
26. Web site: Prosser man to run for Benton County Commission. Yakima Herald-Republic. Folsom. Geoff. May 14, 2014. May 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517121654/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2179437-8/prosser-man-to-run-for-benton-county-commission. May 17, 2014. dead.
27. Web site: Warnick to seek Holmquist Newbry's state Senate seat. Yakima Herald-Republic. February 24, 2014. February 21, 2014. March 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140304043546/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/yhr/friday/1947001-8/warnick-to-seek-holmquist-newbrys-state-senate-seat. dead.
28. Web site: Democrat Beltran declares for Congress. https://archive.today/20140413014146/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2083487-8/democrat-beltran-declares-for-congress. dead. April 13, 2014. Yakima Herald-Republic. Faulk. Mike. April 11, 2014. April 12, 2014.
29. Web site: Yakima Democratic activist considers congressional bid. Yakima Herald-Republic. March 29, 2014. April 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413144740/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/yhr/saturday/2053447-8/yakima-democratic-activist-considers-congressional-bid. April 13, 2014. dead.
30. Web site: Up to 5 Democrats eye congressional run. Yakima Herald-Republic. Faulk. Mike. March 25, 2014. April 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413155424/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/yhr/tuesday/2043740-8/up-to-5-democrats-eye-congressional-run. April 13, 2014. dead.
31. Web site: 2 Democrats announce for Congress; more to come. Yakima Herald-Republic. Faulk. Mike. March 19, 2014. April 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413144926/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2026792-8/2-democrats-announce-for-congress-more-to-come. April 13, 2014. dead.
32. Web site: 4th District hopefuls in race to the Top Two. Yakima Herald-Republic. June 29, 2014. September 1, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082703/http://www.yakimaherald.com/photosandvideos/latestphotos/2269306-8/4th-district-hopefuls-in-race-to-the-top. October 6, 2014. dead.
33. http://www.freedomworks.org/content/new-poll-grassroots-backed-clint-didier-holds-lead-over-newhouse-wa-04 The Polling Company
34. News: Lucas. Roger. Joe Pakootas to run for Fifth Congressional seat. 10 January 2014. The Star of Grand Coulee. 8 January 2014.
35. Web site: State's Congress members have relatively low-key recess. Seattle Times. Kyung Song. April 23, 2014. August 31, 2013.
36. Web site: Joyce McDonald to run for U.S. House Politics The News Tribune . 2014-11-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140308012949/http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/03/07/3084263/joyce-mcdonald-to-run-for-us-house.html . 2014-03-08 . dead .