WA State Election Results for 2026 Midterm
- On Tuesday, Washington state voters cast ballots in legislative races, with early results showing Democrats leading in key contests across the state and positioning the party to strengthen its existing 59-39 majority in the state House.
- Democrats aimed to secure a two-thirds supermajority in the state House, requiring seven pickups to reach 66 seats, while Republicans sought to capitalize on anti-tax sentiment following the passage of an income tax earlier this year.
- Republican-Aligned political action committees spent nearly $600,000 defending incumbents in the 17th and 18th Legislative Districts, but Democrat Ben Christly and Diana Perez currently lead against Republican incumbents Kevin Waters and David Stuebe.
- In the 26th Legislative District, Democrat Renee Hernandez Greenfield leads Republican Katy Cornell for an open seat; Democratic Rep. Cindy Ryu holds a narrow lead over incumbent Democratic Sen. Jesse Salomon in the 32nd District.
- With more than 2 million ballots counted statewide, election officials will continue processing remaining mail-in ballots over the coming days, with final certification expected later this month.
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Slog AM: Washington Dems Poised to Gain Supermajority, Trans Ban Will Face Legal Challenge, People Were Smoking Chronic 2,800 Years Ago
Supermajority watch: Thursday’s ballot drop confirmed that Washington state Democrats are on the verge of unseating seven House Republicans. That would give them a supermajority in the House. Reps. Kevin Waters and David Stuebe of the 17th legislative district are among the down-and-out Republican incumbents. Waters conceded to and congratulated his opponent Democrat Ben Christly, who was beating him 55.5 percent to 44.3 percent. He also congrat…
Democratic candidates leading in four seats in Southwest Washington’s competitive 17th and 18th Legislative Districts
The House races were among the most competitive in the state in 2026. Democrats hoped to flip the four seats, while Republican groups spent big to defend incumbents.
Rough election night for Republicans in Washington state Legislature
Buoyant Democrats were on course Tuesday to strengthen their grip on power in the Washington state House. But the caucus is poised to lose its longest-serving member, and a series of intraparty battles could unseat incumbents in both legislative chambers. Meanwhile several incumbent Republicans are staving off stiff challenges. Numerous races deserve a close eye through the week as votes continue to be counted. Democrats are seeking to widen the…
Rough election night for Republicans in Washington state Legislature - The Daily Chronicle
Buoyant Democrats were on course Tuesday to strengthen their grip on power in the Washington state House. But the caucus is poised to lose its longest-serving member, and a series of intraparty battles could unseat incumbents in both legislative chambers. Meanwhile several incumbent Republicans are staving off stiff challenges. Numerous races deserve a close eye through the week as votes continue to be counted. Democrats are seeking to widen the…
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