2024 Washington House of Representatives election
The 2024 Washington House of Representatives election was 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.
Partisan background
In the [2020 United States presidential election in Washington (state)|Washington (state)|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 ; majority-minority district 14 ; district 17 ; district 25 ; and district 26.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.Plaintiffs provided five remedial maps awaiting Lasnik's approval. 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.
Primary elections are scheduled for August 6.
Retirements
Eighteen incumbents did not seek re-election.Democrats
- District 3, Position 1: Marcus Riccelli is retiring to run for State Senate.
- District 5, Position 1: Bill Ramos is retiring to run for State Senate.
- District 22, Position 2: Jessica Bateman is retiring to run for State Senate.
- District 24, Position 1: Mike Chapman is retiring to run for State Senate.
- District 43, Position 2: Frank Chopp is retiring.
Republicans
- District 2, Position 2: J. T. Wilcox is retiring.
- District 4, Position 2: Leonard Christian is retiring to run for State Senate.
- District 7, Position 1: Jacquelin Maycumber is retiring to run for U.S. House.
- District 7, Position 2: Joel Kretz is retiring.
- District 12, Position 1: Keith Goehner is retiring to run for State Senate.
- District 14, Position 2: Gina Mosbrucker is retiring.
- District 15, Position 1: Bruce Chandler is retiring.
- District 15, Position 2: Bryan Sandlin is retiring.
- District 17, Position 2: Paul Harris is retiring to run for State Senate.
- District 18, Position 2: Greg Cheney is retiring to run for State Senate.
- District 25, Position 1: Kelly Chambers is retiring to run for Pierce County Executive.
- District 26, Position 1: Spencer Hutchins is retiring.
- District 31, Position 2: Eric Robertson is retiring.
District 1
Position 1
Candidates
- Mark Davies
- Davina Duerr, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Shelley Kloba, incumbent state representative
District 2
Position 1
Candidates
- Andrew Barkis, incumbent state representative
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican J. T. Wilcox, who retired.Candidates
- Matt Marshall, Eatonville School Board member and Three Percenter militia member
- John Snaza, former sheriff of Thurston County
Eliminated in primary
- Yanah G. Cook, local business owner
- Michael Holloman, supportive-living provider director
Endorsements
State legislators- J. T. Wilcox, incumbent state representative
- ''The News Tribune''
District 3
Position 1
The incumbent is Democrat Marcus Riccelli, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Andy Billig.Candidates
- Tony Kiepe, insurance professional
- Natasha Hill, attorney and runner-up for U.S. representative in 2022
Eliminated in primary
- Ben Stuckart, former president of Spokane City Council and runner-up for mayor of Spokane in 2019
Position 2
Candidates
- Timm Ormsby, incumbent state representative
District 4
Position 1
Candidates
- Kristopher Pockell, software engineer
- Suzanne Schmidt, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Kitten Wildes Beeler, rage room owner
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Leonard Christian, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Mike Padden.Candidates
- Rob Chase, former state representative and former treasurer of Spokane County
- Ted Cummings, union advocate
Eliminated in primary
- Stephen T. Major, former mortgage broker
- Brandi Peetz, Spokane Valley city councilor
- Michael A. Schmidt, cattle rancher
- Ed "Woody" Wood, former chair of the Spokane County Democrats
District 5
Position 1
The incumbent is Democrat Bill Ramos, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Mark Mullet.Candidates
- Mark Hargrove, retired Boeing instructor pilot
- Victoria Hunt, Issaquah city councilor
Eliminated in primary
- Kristiana de Leon, Black Diamond city councilor
- Landon Halverson, member of the Issaquah Economic Vitality Commission
- Jason Ritchie, small business owner
Position 2
Candidates
- Lisa Callan, incumbent state representative
- Patrick Peacock
District 6
Position 1
Candidates
- Steven McCray II
- Mike Volz, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Jenny Graham, incumbent state representative
- Michaela Kelso, Army veteran
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.Candidates
- Andrew Engell, volunteer firefighter
- Soo Ing-Moody, former mayor of Twisp
Eliminated in primary
- Teagan Levine, Tonasket city councilor and chair of Okanogan County Republicans
Endorsements
Federal officialsPosition 2
The incumbent is Republican Joel Kretz, who retired.Candidates
- Hunter Abell, president of the Washington State Bar Association and Ferry County District Court judge
- Paul "Rocky" Dean, Springdale town councilor
Eliminated in primary
- Pat Bell, former congressional assistant to U.S. representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers
- Ronald L. McCoy, Chewelah city councilor and former mayor of Chewelah
District 8
Position 1
Candidates
- Stephanie Barnard, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- John Christenson
- April Connors, incumbent state representative
District 9
Position 1
Candidates
- Mary Dye, incumbent state representative
- Patrick Miller
Position 2
Candidates
- Pam Kohlmeier, physician and attorney
- Joe Schmick, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Arianna Arends
Endorsements
Political partiesDistrict 10
Position 1
Candidates
- Carrie R. Kennedy, Navy veteran and candidate for U.S. representative in 2022 and 2020
- Clyde Shavers, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Arlington city councilor
Endorsements
NewspapersPosition 2
Candidates
- Dave Paul, incumbent state representative
- Gary Wray
District 11
Position 1
Candidates
- David Hackney, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Steve Bergquist, incumbent state representative
- Justin Greywolf
District 12
Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Keith Goehner, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Brad Hawkins.Candidates
- Brian Burnett, former Chelan County sheriff
- Heather Koellen, North Bend councilor
Eliminated in primary
- Jennifer Bumpus, Monroe School District board director
Position 2
Candidates
- Daniel Scott, engineer
- Mike Steele, incumbent state representative
District 13
Position 1
Candidates
- Tom Dent, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Alex Ybarra, incumbent state representative
District 14
Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Chris Corry, who was redistricted to and running in the 15th district.Candidates
- Chelsea Dimas, Washington State Human Rights commissioner
- Gloria Mendoza, mayor of Grandview and former Grandview city councilor
Eliminated in primary
- Andy Kallinen, park ranger
Endorsements
UnionsPolitical parties
- Yakima County Republican Party
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Gina Mosbrucker, who retired.Candidates
- Ana Ruiz Kennedy, business liaison
- Deb Manjarrez, farmer and public accountant
Eliminated in primary
- Eddie Perez, small business owner
Endorsements
UnionsPolitical parties
- Yakima County Republican Party
District 15
Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Bruce Chandler, who retired.Candidates
- Chris Corry, state representative
- Chase Foster
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Bryan Sandlin, who retired.Candidates
- Rich Bright
- Jeremie Dufault, former state representative
District 16
Position 1
Candidates
- Linda Gunshefski, eye physician and surgeon
- Mark Klicker, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Skyler Rude, incumbent state representative
- Craig R. Woodward, retired union electrician
District 17
Position 1
Candidates
- Kevin Waters, incumbent state representative
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Paul Harris, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Lynda Wilson.Candidates
- Terri Niles, intensive care unit nurse
- David Stuebe, mayor of Washougal and former Washougal city councilor
Eliminated in primary
- Hannah Joy, conservative activist
District 18
Position 1
Candidates
- Deken Letinich, union construction laborer
- Stephanie McClintock, incumbent state representative
Endorsements
State executive officialsPosition 2
The incumbent is Republican Greg Cheney, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Ann Rivers.Candidates
- John Ley, former reporter
- John Zingale, public school teacher
Eliminated in primary
- Philip L. Johnson, former Battle Ground mayor and former Battle Ground city councilor
District 19
Position 1
Candidates
- Mike Coverdale, candidate for U.S. representative in 2016
- Jim Walsh, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Terry Carlson
- Joel McEntire, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Justin Franks
District 20
Position 1
Candidates
- Peter Abbarno, incumbent state representative
- Melvin Kaleolani Apana
Position 2
Candidates
- Ed Orcutt, incumbent state representative
District 21
Position 1
Candidates
- Riaz Khan, former vice chair of 21st Legislative District Democrats and former Mukilteo city councilor
- Strom Peterson, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Jason Moon, Mukilteo city councilor
Endorsements
Local officials- Joe Marine, mayor of Mukilteo
Position 2
Candidates
- Kristina Mitchell, former public school teacher
- Lillian Ortiz-Self, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Bruce Guthrie, substitute teacher
District 22
Position 1
Candidates
- Beth Doglio, incumbent state representative
- Steve Owens
Position 2
The incumbent is Democrat Jessica Bateman, who retired to run for state senator following the retirement of Sam Hunt.Candidates
- Lisa Parshley, Olympia city councilor
- Syd Locke
Endorsements
State legislators- Jessica Bateman, incumbent state representative
- Dontae Payne, mayor of Olympia
- Cheryl Selby, former mayor of Olympia
District 23
Position 1
Candidates
- Kurt Robertson, businessman
- Tarra Simmons, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Tiffany Attrill, social worker
Position 2
Candidates
- Jamie Miles
- Greg Nance, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Brynn Felix, general counsel to Peninsula Community Health Services
- John Gibbons
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.Candidates
- Adam Bernbaum, former administrative assistant to State Senator Kevin Van De Wege.
- Matt Roberson, deputy prosecuting attorney for Clallam County
Eliminated in primary
- Eric Pickens, school teacher
- JR Streifel, former firefighter
- Nate Tyler, Makah Tribal Council Member and former police officer
Endorsements
State legislators- Mike Chapman, incumbent state representative '
- Kevin Van De Wege, state senator
- Mike Chapman, incumbent state representative '
- Larry Delaney, president of the Washington Education Association
- Mike Chapman, incumbent state representative ''''
Position 2
Candidates
- Terry Roberts, social services worker
- Steve Tharinger, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Hickory Grant, Forks city councilor
District 25
Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Kelly Chambers, who retired to run for Pierce County Executive.Candidates
- Michael Keaton
- Cameron Severns
Position 2
Candidates
- Cyndy Jacobsen, incumbent state representative
- Shellie Willis
District 26
Position 1
The incumbent is Republican Spencer Hutchins, who retired.Candidates
- Adison Richards, lawyer
- Jesse Young, former state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Jim Henderson, business owner
Endorsements
State legislators- Spencer Hutchins, incumbent state representative
- Michelle Caldier, state representative
State executive officials
State legislators
- Emily Randall, state senator
- Robyn Denson, Pierce County councilwoman
- 26th Legislative Republican Party
- Kitsap County Republican Party
- Pierce County Republican Party
Position 2
Candidates
- Michelle Caldier, incumbent state representative
- Tiffiny Mitchell, former Oregon state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Rachel Harter, pharmaceutical area sales manager
- Lori McPherson, radio host
- Josh Smith, former National Weather Service meteorologist
Endorsements
Political parties- Pierce County Republican Party
Unions
District 27
Position 1
Candidates
- Laurie Jinkins, incumbent state representative
- Ken Paulson
Position 2
Candidates
- Jake Fey, incumbent state representative
- Devin Rydel Kelly, activist
District 28
Position 1
Candidates
- Mari Leavitt, incumbent state representative
- Gabe Sachwitz, math teacher and firefighter
Position 2
Candidates
- Dan Bronoske, incumbent state representative
- Mark Herr, business owner
District 29
Position 1
Candidates
- Richard Miller
- Melanie Morgan, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Sharlett Mena, incumbent state representative
District 30
Position 1
Candidates
- Melissa Hamilton, data systems coordinator
- Jamila Taylor, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Quentin Morris
- Kristine Reeves, incumbent state representative
District 31
Position 1
Candidates
- Drew Stokesbary, incumbent state representative
- Sara Sutterfield, artist
Endorsements
Newspapers- ''The News Tribune''
Position 2
The incumbent is Republican Eric Robertson, who retired.Candidates
- Brian L. Gunn, software engineer
- Josh Penner, mayor of Orting
Eliminated in primary
- Brandon Benyon, realtor
- Bill Thomas
Endorsements
State legislators- Eric Robertson, incumbent state representative
- ''The News Tribune''
District 32
Position 1
Candidates
- Lisa Rezac
- Cindy Ryu, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Lauren Davis, incumbent state representative
- Lori Theis, business owner
Eliminated in primary
- Dunia Wabenga, immigrant and veteran
District 33
Position 1
Candidates
- Tina Orwall, incumbent state representative
- George Richter
Position 2
Candidates
- Casey Esmond
- Mia Su-Ling Gregerson, incumbent state representative
District 34
Position 1
Candidates
- Emily Alvarado, incumbent state representative
- Kimberly M. Cloud
Position 2
Candidates
- Joe Fitzgibbon, incumbent state representative
- Jolie Lansdowne, delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention
District 35
Position 1
Candidates
- Dan Griffey, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Travis Couture, incumbent state representative
- James DeHart, Washington State Gambling Commission employee
Eliminated in primary
- Eric Onisko
District 36
Position 1
Candidates
- Julia Reed, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Liz Berry, incumbent state representative
- Victoria Palmer
District 37
Position 1
Candidates
- Sharon Tomiko Santos, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Matt McCally
- Chipalo Street, incumbent state representative
District 38
Position 1
Candidates
- Julio Cortes, incumbent state representative
- Annie Fitzgerald, private investigator
Eliminated in primary
- Bryce Nickel, diversity consultant
Endorsements
OrganizationsNewspapers
Position 2
Candidates
- Marnie Claywell
- Mary Fosse, incumbent state representative
District 39
Position 1
Candidates
- Sam Low, incumbent state representative
- Robert Sutherland, former state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Zephaniah Borynack
- Kathryn Lewandowsky, retired nurse
Endorsements
State legislators- Maralyn Chase, former state senator
Political parties
- 39th Legislative Republican Party
- Skagit County Republican Party
- Snohomish County Republican Party
Position 2
Candidates
- Carolyn Eslick, incumbent state representative
- Jackie Huey, volunteer
Endorsements
OrganizationsPolitical parties
- 39th Legislative Republican Party
- Skagit County Republican Party
- Snohomish County Republican Party
District 40
Position 1
Candidates
- Debra Lekanoff, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Alex Ramel, incumbent state representative
District 41
Position 1
Candidates
- Tana Senn, incumbent state representative
- Emily Tadlock
Eliminated in primary
- Stan Lippmann, perennial candidate
Position 2
Candidates
- Al Rosenthal
- My-Linh Thai, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Pamela J. Randolph
District 42
Position 1
Candidates
- Raymond Pelletti, real estate broker
- Alicia Rule, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Janet Melman, voice actor and comic book author
Endorsements
Organizations- Washington Stonewall Democrats
- 42nd Legislative Democrats
Position 2
Candidates
- Kamal Bhachu, hospital engineer
- Joe Timmons, incumbent state representative
Endorsements
State legislators- Luanne Van Werven, former state representative
Political parties
- 42nd Legislative Democrats
District 43
Position 1
Candidates
- Nicole Macri, incumbent state representative
Position 2
The incumbent is Democrat Frank Chopp, who retired.Candidates
- Shaun Scott, lobbyist
- Andrea Suarez, executive director of We Heart Seattle
Eliminated in primary
- Daniel Carusello, tech account manager and former intern for the Washington Republican Party
Withdrawn
- Stephanie LLoyd-Agnew
Endorsements
NewspapersThe Seattle TimesState legislators
- Frank Chopp, incumbent state representative
- ''The Stranger''
District 44
Position 1
Candidates
- Brandy Donaghy, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- April Berg, incumbent state representative
- Sam Sim, entrepreneur and ordained deacon
Endorsements
Political parties- Snohomish County Republicans
- 38th Legislative Republicans
- 39th Legislative Republicans
- 44th Legislative Republicans
- Washington Young Republicans
District 45
Position 1
Candidates
- Roger Goodman, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Melissa Demyan, activist
- Larry Springer, incumbent state representative
District 46
Position 1
Candidates
- Beth Daranciang
- Gerry Pollet, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Ahndylyn Kinney
Endorsements
NewspapersPosition 2
Candidates
- Simone Barron
- Darya Farivar, incumbent state representative
District 47
Position 1
Candidates
- Debra Entenman, incumbent state representative
- Kyle Lyebyedyev
Position 2
Candidates
- Ted Cooke
- Chris Stearns, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Brian Lott
Endorsements
NewspapersDistrict 48
Position 1
Candidates
- Vandana Slatter, incumbent state representative
- Lynn Trinh
Position 2
Candidates
- Amy Walen, incumbent state representative
District 49
Position 1
Candidates
- Brett Graham
- Sharon Wylie, incumbent state representative
Position 2
Candidates
- Russell Barber, software engineer
- Monica Stonier, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Justin Forsman, perennial candidate