The 2022 Washington State Senate elections took place as part of the biennial
United States elections
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Washington
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state voters elected state senators in 26 of the state's
49 Senate districts. The other 23 state senators were not up for re-election until the next biennial election in 2024. State senators served four-year terms in the
Washington State Senate
The Washington State Senate is the upper house of the Washington State Legislature. The body consists of 49 members, each representing a district with a population of nearly 160,000. The State Senate meets at the Legislative Building in Olympi ...
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top two primary election in August 2022 determined which candidates appear on the November 6 general election ballot. Each candidate was allowed to write in their party preference so that it appeared as they desired on the ballot.
Following the 2020 state senate elections,
Democrats maintained control of the Senate, 28–21. Senators
Sharon Brown (R),
Reuven Carlyle (D),
Mona Das
Mona Das (born 1971) is an American politician who served a member of the Washington State Senate from the 47th district. Elected in 2018, she assumed office on January 14, 2019.
Early life and education David Frockt
David S. Frockt (born July 14, 1969) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the Washington State Senate for the 46th legislative district, which includes North Seattle, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore.
Early life and ed ...
(D),
Jim Honeyford (R), and
Tim Sheldon (D-MCC) are not seeking re-election. Additionally, Senator
Jeannie Darneille
Jeanne L. Darneille (born July 9, 1949) is an American politician and educator who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 27th district from 2013 until her resignation in 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she p ...
(D) retired early and her seat will be up for election this cycle.
Predictions
Summary of Results by State Senate District
*Districts not listed were not up for election in 2022.
** Incumbent did not seek re-election.
Source:
Detailed Results
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 13
District 15
District 21
District 26
District 27
District 29
District 30
District 31
District 32
District 33
District 34
District 35
District 36
District 37
District 38
District 42
District 43
District 44
District 45
District 46
District 47
District 48
See also
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2022 United States elections
The 2022 United States elections were held on November 8, 2022, with the exception of absentee balloting. During this U.S. midterm election, which occurred during the first term of incumbent president Joe Biden of the Democratic Party, all 435 ...
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2022 United States Senate election in Washington
The 2022 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the U.S. state, state of Washington (state), Washington. Incumbent Patty Murray of the Democratic Part ...
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2022 Washington House of Representatives election
References
External links
Map of Legislative Districts{{Washington elections
Washington State Senate elections
2022 Washington (state) elections
Washington State Senate
The Washington State Senate is the upper house of the Washington State Legislature. The body consists of 49 members, each representing a district with a population of nearly 160,000. The State Senate meets at the Legislative Building in Olympi ...