2016 Washington elections

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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Washington on November 8, 2016. The primary was held on August 2.[1]

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2016 Washington Statewide Executive Office elections
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Last election 8 1
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Seat change Decrease 1 Increase 1
Percentage 53.67% 42.42%
Swing Decrease 4.75% Increase 0.89%
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At the time of the filing deadline of May 20, 2016, 682 candidates had filed for 345 offices statewide.[1][2]

Federal

President of the United States

Main article: 2016 United States presidential election in Washington (state)
See also: 2016 United States presidential election

Washington had 12 electoral votes for the presidential election, which were awarded to Hillary Clinton.[3]

Statewide party caucuses and primaries were held in the spring of 2016 to determine the allocation of state delegates to the respective Democratic and Republican party national conventions. Bernie Sanders won the Democratic caucus in March, defeating Hillary Clinton and taking 73 percent of delegates;[4] Donald Trump won the Republican primary, taking 76 percent of delegates. A non-binding primary for the Democratic party held in May resulted in a victory for Hillary Clinton.[5][6]

United States House of Representatives

Main article: 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
See also: 2016 United States House of Representatives elections

All 10 of Washington's seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for re-election. All but one of the incumbents ran for re-election, the exception being Jim McDermott (D) of the 7th district.[7] McDermott's seat was won by Pramila Jayapal (D).[8] The remaining seats were retained by the incumbents.[3]

United States Senate

Main article: 2016 United States Senate election in Washington
See also: 2016 United States Senate elections

Incumbent Democratic senior Senator Patty Murray ran for re-election to a fifth term in office,[9] defeating Republican challenger Chris Vance by 18 points.[10]

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United States Senate election in Washington, 2016[11][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Patty Murray (incumbent) 745,421 53.8
Republican Chris Vance 381,004 27.5
Republican Eric John Makus 57,825 4.2
Democratic Phil Cornell 46,460 3.4
Republican Scott Nazarino 41,542 3.0
Libertarian Mike Luke 20,988 1.5
Democratic Mohammad Said 13,362 1.0
Independent Donna Rae Lands 11,472 0.8
Independent Ted Cummings 11,028 0.8
Independent Sam Wright 10,751 0.8
Republican Uncle Mover 8,569 0.6
Independent Jeremy Teuton 7,991 0.6
Democratic Thor Amundson 7,906 0.6
Independent Chuck Jackson 6,318 0.5
Independent Pano Churchill 5,150 0.4
Independent Zach Haller 5,092 0.4
Independent Alex Tsimerman 4,117 0.3
Total votes 1,384,996 100.0
General election
Democratic Patty Murray (incumbent) 1,913,979 59.0
Republican Chris Vance 1,329,338 41.0
Total votes 3,243,317 100.0
Democratic hold
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Statewide

Governor

Main article: 2016 Washington gubernatorial election

Incumbent Governor Jay Inslee was re-elected to his second term over Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant.[13][14]

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Washington gubernatorial election, 2016[15][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jay Inslee (incumbent) 687,412 49.3
Republican Bill Bryant 534,519 38.3
Republican Bill Hirt 48,382 3.5
Democratic Patrick O'Rourke 40,572 2.9
Independent Steve Rubenstein 22,582 1.6
Democratic James Robert Deal 14,623 1.1
Democratic Johnathan Dodds 14,152 1.0
Republican Goodspaceguy 13,191 0.9
Socialist Workers Mary Martin 10,374 0.7
Independent David Blomstrom 4,512 0.3
Independent Christian Joubert 4,103 0.3
Total votes 1,394,422 100.0
General election
Democratic Jay Inslee (incumbent) 1,760,520 54.2
Republican Bill Bryant 1,476,346 45.5
Write-in 8,416 0.3
Total votes 3,245,282 100.0
Democratic hold
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Lieutenant governor

Main article: 2016 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election

Incumbent lieutenant governor Brad Owen, first elected to the office in 1996, announced that he would not seek a sixth term.[16][17]

Democratic state Senator Cyrus Habib defeated Republican radio host Marty McClendon by nine points to succeed Owen.[18]

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Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2016[15][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cyrus Habib 294,641 22.3
Republican Marty McClendon 253,714 19.2
Democratic Karen Fraser 207,271 15.7
Democratic Steve Hobbs 202,427 15.3
Republican Phillip Yin 141,680 10.7
Democratic Karen Wallace 59,175 4.5
Republican Javier Figueroa 56,214 4.2
Republican Bill Penor 52,986 4.0
Libertarian Paul Addis 26,304 2.0
Independent Daniel Davies 16,491 1.2
Independent Mark Greene 12,692 1.0
Total votes 1,323,595 100.0
General election
Democratic Cyrus Habib 1,698,297 54.4
Republican Marty McClendon 1,424,277 45.6
Total votes 3,122,574 100.0
Democratic hold
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Attorney general

Main article: 2016 Washington Attorney General election

Incumbent attorney general Bob Ferguson, elected in 2012 as a Democrat, sought reelection, opposed by Joshua B. Trumbull, who ran as a Libertarian.[1]

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Washington Attorney General election, 2016[15][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bob Ferguson (incumbent) 906,493 72.6
Libertarian Joshua Trumbull 341,932 27.4
Total votes 1,248,425 100.0
General election
Democratic Bob Ferguson (incumbent) 2,000,804 67.1
Libertarian Joshua Trumbull 979,105 32.9
Total votes 2,979,909 100.0
Democratic hold
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Secretary of State

Main article: 2016 Washington Secretary of State election

Incumbent Secretary of State Kim Wyman, elected in 2012 as the only Republican to hold a statewide office on the West Coast, sought reelection.[19] Former Seattle City Councilmember Tina Podlodowski announced her bid in January 2016, seeking to become the first Democrat to hold the office since 1965.[20] Wyman retained her seat with 55% of the vote.[21]

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Washington Secretary of State election, 2016[15][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kim Wyman (incumbent) 645,614 47.9
Democratic Tina Podlodowski 621,732 46.1
Libertarian Tim Turner 80,570 6.0
Total votes 1,347,916 100.0
General election
Republican Kim Wyman (incumbent) 1,713,004 54.7
Democratic Tina Podlodowski 1,416,299 45.3
Total votes 3,129,303 100.0
Republican hold
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State Auditor

Main article: 2016 Washington State Auditor election

Incumbent state auditor Troy Kelley, elected as a Democrat in 2012, did not file to run for a second term.[22]

Democratic Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy defeated Republican state Senator Mark Miloscia to succeed Kelley.[23]

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Washington State Auditor election, 2016[15][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Miloscia 481,910 36.7
Democratic Pat McCarthy 381,828 29.1
Democratic Jeff Sprung 314,290 23.9
Independent Mark Wilson 96,972 7.4
Independent David Golden 37,727 2.9
Total votes 1,312,727 100.0
General election
Democratic Pat McCarthy 1,597,011 52.3
Republican Mark Miloscia 1,455,771 47.7
Total votes 3,052,782 100.0
Democratic hold
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State Treasurer

Main article: 2016 Washington State Treasurer election

Incumbent James McIntire announced on December 16, 2015, that he would not seek a third term as Washington State Treasurer.[24] Benton County Treasurer Duane Davidson was elected to succeed him.[25]

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Washington State Treasurer election, 2016[15][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Duane Davidson 322,374 25.1
Republican Michael Waite 299,766 23.3
Democratic Marko Liias 261,633 20.4
Democratic John Paul Comerford 230,904 18.0
Democratic Alec Fisken 170,117 13.2
Total votes 1,284,794 100.0
General election
Republican Duane Davidson 1,576,580 58.1
Republican Michael Waite 1,134,843 41.9
Total votes 2,711,423 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic
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Public Lands Commissioner

Main article: 2016 Washington Public Lands Commissioner election

Incumbent Public Lands Commissioner Peter J. Goldmark, elected in 2008 and reelected in 2012, announced his intention to not seek a third term in office.[26]

Democrat Hilary Franz was elected, defeating Republican Steve McLaughlin with 53% of the vote.[27]

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Washington Public Lands Commissioner election, 2016[15][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve McLaughlin 494,416 37.9
Democratic Hilary Franz 297,074 22.8
Democratic Dave Upthegrove 183,976 14.1
Democratic Mary Verner 159,564 12.2
Libertarian Steven Nielson 63,056 4.8
Democratic Karen Porterfield 61,710 4.7
Democratic John Stillings 43,129 3.3
Total votes 1,302,925 100.0
General election
Democratic Hilary Franz 1,630,369 53.2
Republican Steve McLaughlin 1,436,817 46.8
Total votes 3,067,186 100.0
Democratic hold
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Superintendent of Public Instruction

Main article: 2016 Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction election

Incumbent Randy Dorn declined to run for a third term as Superintendent of Public Instruction.[28] Nine candidates ran in the nonpartisan election. Erin Jones and Chris Reykdal finished as top two and advanced to the general election. In a close race, Reykdal edged out Jones by one point.[29] Jones conceded the election on November 22.[30]

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Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2016[15][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Erin Jones 295,330 25.8
Nonpartisan Chris Reykdal 240,194 21.0
Nonpartisan Ron Higgins 190,886 16.7
Nonpartisan Robin Fleming 154,991 13.5
Nonpartisan David Spring 97,702 8.5
Nonpartisan John Patterson Blair 64,064 5.6
Nonpartisan KumRoon Maksirisombat 43,491 3.8
Nonpartisan Al Runte 37,386 3.3
Nonpartisan Grazyna Prouty 22,265 1.9
Total votes 1,146,309 100.0
General election
Nonpartisan Chris Reykdal 1,337,547 50.5
Nonpartisan Erin Jones 1,309,896 49.5
Total votes 2,647,443 100.0
Democratic hold
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Insurance Commissioner

Main article: 2016 Washington Insurance Commissioner election

Mike Kreidler was reelected to his fifth term.

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Washington Insurance Commissioner election, 2016[15][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Kreidler (incumbent) 772,569 58.4
Republican Richard Schrock 450,830 34.1
Libertarian Justin Murta 99,181 7.5
Total votes 1,322,580 100.0
General election
Democratic Mike Kreidler (incumbent) 1,763,134 58.3
Republican Richard Schrock 1,258,827 41.7
Total votes 3,021,961 100.0
Democratic hold
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Legislative

State Senate

Main article: Washington State Senate election, 2016

Twenty-five of the forty-nine seats in the Washington State Senate were up for election. Republicans held a narrow majority in the Senate, taking 26 seats compared to 23 for the Democrats.[1] Seven incumbent senators retired, creating vacancies that had the potential to swing the split of party votes.[31] A Democrat defeated the Republican incumbent in District 41, leaving Republicans with a one-seat majority.

State House of Representatives

Main article: Washington House of Representatives election, 2016

All 98 seats in the Washington House of Representatives were up for election. The outgoing House had a narrow Democratic majority, with 50 seats compared to the Republicans' 48.[1] Both parties picked up seats from the other party, resulting in the same overall composition.

Ballot measures

  • Washington Initiative 732 proposed a revenue-neutral carbon tax to fight global warming. The measure would have imposed a fee on carbon dioxide emissions within the state, decreased the state's sales tax and business tax, and expanded the state's version of the earned income tax credit. It was rejected by voters on November 8.[32]
  • Voters approved a minimum wage increase by a 57% vote. The initiative calls for increasing the state's minimum wage to $13.50 an hour by 2020 from $9.47.[33]
  • Voters approved Sound Transit 3, building 62 Miles of Light Rail.[34]
  • Voters approved a firearms access ballot measure; the initiative calls for allowing courts to issue “extreme risk protection orders” to temporarily prevent people from owning or obtaining firearms if there is a risk of harm to themselves or others.[35]
  • Voters repealed a dental insurance tax.[36]
  • Voters repealed Advisory Vote 15 for alternative fuel vehicles.[37]
  • Voters rejected a campaign finance initiative, Initiative 1464.[38]
  • Voters approved a measure to increase fines for fraud.[39]
  • Voters voted against an effort to create a carbon emissions tax.[40]
  • Voters approved an initiative to denounce Citizen's United.[41]
  • Voters approved a redistricting deadline.[42]
Initiative 1433 Results by county
Yes:
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
Initiative 1491 Results by county
Yes:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   50–60%
Advisory Vote 14 Results by county
No:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
Advisory Vote 15 Results by county
No:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
Yes:
  •   50–60%
Initiative 1464 Results by county
No:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
Yes:
  •   50–60%
Initiative 1501 Results by county
Yes:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
Initiative 732 Results by county
No:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
Yes:
  •   50–60%
Initiative 735 Results by county
Yes:
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
No:
  •   50–60%
Initiative 8210 Results by county
Yes:
  •   80–90%
  •   70–80%
  •   60–70%

Local elections

  • John Blom defeated Tanisha L. Harris for Clark City Council District 3.[43]
  • Eileen Quiring defeated Roman Battan for Clark City Council District 4.[43]
  • Nancy Barnes defeated Mike Lyons for Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County Commissioner in District No. 2.[43]
  • City of Vancouver Proposition No. 1 was approved.[43]
  • City of Woodland Transportation Benefit District Proposition No. 1 was approved.[43]
  • Battle Ground School District No. 119 Proposition No. 1 was approved.[43]

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