2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
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The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the 10 U.S. Representatives from the state of Washington, one from each of the state's 10 congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
This will be the first elections to the House of Representatives held in Washington state after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Redistricting[]
Process[]
Washington state has used a bipartisan redistricting commission to draw its districts since the passage of a ballot initiative in 1983. The Democratic and Republican parties each appoint two people to the commission, and the four appointees select a fifth member to serve as the nonvoting chair of the commission. For the 2020 redistricting cycle, the Democrats appointed April Sims, secretary treasurer of the Washington State Labor Council, and Brady Piñero Walkinshaw, CEO of Grist and a former member of the Washington House of Representatives. The Republicans chose Paul Graves, a lawyer and former member of the Washington House of Representatives, and Joe Fain, president and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the Washington Senate. They selected Sarah Augustine, executive director of the Dispute Resolution Center for Yakima and Kittitas counties, as chair.[1]
Failure of the commission[]
The commission was required to approve a final set of district maps by 11:59 PM on November 15, 2021. However, for the first time since the process was enacted in 1983, the deadline was not met. Although the commission approved a set of maps with seconds to go before midnight, they did not vote to transmit those maps until after the deadline had passed.[2] The members of the commission faced widespread criticism for missing the deadline and for making negotiations behind closed doors rather than in front of the public. Some speculated that the actions of the commission may have violated Washington's Open Public Meetings Act, which generally prohibits public commissions from making decisions in private, and the Washington Supreme Court demanded that the redistricting commission produce a detailed timeline of what occurred in the hours before the deadline. Because the commission failed to meet the deadline, the Washington Supreme Court took over responsibility for the state's maps.[3][4]
Several Washington politicians expressed disappointment that the commission failed and that the supreme court would be drawing the state's maps. Republican former state senator Ann Rivers claimed that it was "fair to wonder" if some members of the commission wanted to miss the deadline so that the majority-liberal supreme court could take over redistricting.[5] The League of Women Voters called for the entire process to be reformed, believing it should be more transparent and that the commissioners should be given more time and training.[6] And Washington Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig said his caucus would introduce legislation to require that the final version of the commission's map be released to the public before the final vote, to prevent future commissions from missing the deadline.[7]
Supreme Court[]
Some speculated that maps drawn by the supreme court may have been more favorable to the Democratic Party compared to those drawn by the bipartisan commission, as five out of the court's nine justices were originally appointed by Democratic governors (three by Jay Inslee and two by Christine Gregoire).[3][4][5][8] The members of the commission urged the supreme court to adopt the maps that it drew but did not approve in time. However, commissioner Walkinshaw acknowledged that there may be questions about whether the maps' handling of the Yakima River Valley may have violated the Voting Rights Act due to its distribution of Latinos. The UCLA Voting Rights Project claimed that the maps demonstrated "racially polarized voting patterns" in the region and urged the supreme court to address these issues.[9] The supreme court granted the commission's request and adopted its maps, but it emphasized that its decision to use the commission's maps "does not render any opinion on the plan’s compliance with any statutory and constitutional requirements," meaning that the maps could still be challenged in court.[10]
New maps[]
Washington's new congressional map leaves the districts largely the same, though it makes the 1st and 10th districts somewhat more liberal. The most notable change was to the 1st district, which previously reached up to the Canada–US border. Under the new map, it is more compact, with Medina and Bellevue in the south and Arlington in the north.[11] Much of the areas cut out from the 1st district were added to the 2nd district. Previously a primarily coastal district, the 2nd now reaches further inland, taking in Skagit and Whatcom counties. The 8th district was also extended. It now reaches into Snohomish County, taking in the city of Sultan, and northern King County, taking in the city of Skykomish. Although both Snohomish and King are liberal counties, giving 58.5% and 75.0% of their vote respectively to Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, the 8th district is expected to remain highly competitive.[9]
District 1[]
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Before redistricting, the 1st congressional district spanned the northeastern Seattle suburbs, including Redmond and Kirkland, along the Cascades to the Canada–US border. The incumbent is Democrat Suzan DelBene, who was re-elected with 58.6% of the vote in 2020.[12]
Candidates[]
Democratic Party[]
Filed paperwork[]
- Suzan DelBene, incumbent U.S. Representative[13]
Republican Party[]
Declared[]
- Vincent Cavaleri, Mill Creek councilman and Snohomish County Sherrif's deputy[14]
Filed paperwork[]
- Jeffrey Beeler, member of the Sultan city council and runner-up for this district in 2018 and 2020[15]
District 2[]
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Before redistricting, the 2nd congressional district encompassed the northern Puget Sound area, including Everett and Bellingham. The incumbent is Democrat Rick Larsen, who was re-elected with 63.1% of the vote in 2020.[12]
Candidates[]
Democratic Party[]
Declared[]
Filed paperwork[]
- Rick Larsen, incumbent U.S Representative[17]
Republican Party[]
Declared[]
- Leif Johnson, businessman[18][15]
- Bill Wheeler, businessman, U.S. Air Force veteran, and write in candidate for Everett Mayor in 2021[19][15]
Filed paperwork[]
- Carrie Kennedy, conservative activist and candidate for this district in 2020[20]
Potential[]
- Cody Hart, engineering firm owner, U.S. Navy veteran, and candidate for this district in 2020[15]
- Tim Hazelo, aircraft simulator operator, U.S. Navy veteran, and runner-up for this district in 2020[15]
- Kari Ilonummi, blogger and perennial candidate[15]
Teacher
Jason Call
from
Marysville
Businessman
Bill Wheeler
from
Everett
Endorsements[]
- Individuals
- Marianne Williamson, political activist and columnist for Newsweek, candidate for California's 33rd congressional district in 2014, candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 2020[21]
- Organizations
- Sierra Club[22]
District 3[]
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Before redistricting, the 3rd district encompassed the southernmost portion of western and central Washington. It included the counties of Lewis, Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat, as well as a small sliver of southern Thurston county. The incumbent is Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, who was re-elected with 56.4% of the vote in 2020.[12]
Candidates[]
Democratic Party[]
Declared[]
Filed paperwork[]
Withdrew[]
Republican Party[]
Declared[]
- Jaime Herrera Beutler, incumbent U.S. Representative[29]
- Heidi St. John, author and speaker[30][15]
- Joe Kent, technology project manager, former U.S. Army chief warrant officer, and former Green Beret[30][15]
- Vicki Kraft, state representative[31]
- Matthew Overton, U.S. Army veteran[32][15]
Filed paperwork[]
- Leslie Leigh French[33]
Potential[]
Withdrew[]
- Wadi Yakhour, former special assistant to the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Navy veteran[34]
Incumbent
Jaime Herrera Beutler
from Ridgefield
Technology project manager
Joe Kent
from Yacolt
Endorsements[]
- Local Officials
- Royce Pollard, former Mayor of Vancouver (1996-2010)[35]
- Individuals
- Carolyn Long, Democratic Nominee for Washington's 3rd congressional district, 2018 and 2020[35]
- Mark Hamill, Actor [36]
- Dr. Vin Gupta, American physician, IHME at University of Washington, professor, and health policy expert [37][38]
- Executive Branch Officials
- Christopher C. Miller, Acting United States Secretary of Defense (2020-2021)[39]
- Donald Trump, President of the United States (2017-2021)[40]
- U.S. Representatives
- Paul Gosar, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 4th congressional district (2011-present)[41]
- Matt Gaetz, U.S. Representative from Florida's 1st congressional district (2017-present)[42]
- Local Officials
- Wendy Rogers, Member of the Arizona Senate from the 6th district (2021-present)[43]
- Organizations
- Executive Branch officials
- Miles Taylor, Chief of Staff to the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (2019)[45]
- Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2001–2003) and Governor of New Jersey (1994–2001)[45]
- U.S. Representatives
- Elise Stefanik, U.S. Representative from New York's 21st congressional district (2015-present)[46]
- Kevin McCarthy, U.S. Representative from California's 23rd congressional district (2005-present)[47]
- María Elvira Salazar, U.S. Representative from Florida's 27th congressional district (2021-present)[47]
- Steve Scalise, U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 1st congressional district (2008-present)[47]
- Organizations
- Renew America Movement[48]
- Executive Branch Officials
- William G. Boykin, Retired Lieutenant General and United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence (2002-2007) [49]
- Local Officials
- Rick Green, member of the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 45th Legislative District (1999-2003)[50]
- Organizations
- Eagle Forum[51]
Primary election[]
Polling[]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Brent Hennrich (D) |
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R) |
Chris Jenkins (D) |
Joe Kent (R) |
Lucy Lauser (D) |
Matthew Overton (R) |
Heidi St. John (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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| The Trafalgar Group (R) | October 30 – November 1, 2021 | 682 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 25% | 23% | – | 31% | – | – | 10% | 10%[c] | 2% |
| The Trafalgar Group (R) | June 5–7, 2021 | 841 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 13% | 30% | 3% | 23% | 7% | 2% | 13% | 0%[d] | 8% |
District 4[]
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Before redistricting, the 4th congressional district encompassed rural central Washington, including Yakima and Tri-Cities area. The incumbent is Republican Dan Newhouse, who was re-elected with 66.2% of the vote in 2020.[12]
Candidates[]
Republican Party[]
Declared[]
- Loren Culp, former Republic police chief, U.S. Army veteran, and runner-up for Governor of Washington in 2020[52]
- Benancio Garcia III[53]
- Corey Gibson, business owner[54]
- Brad Klippert, state representative for the 8th district and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2004 and 2006[55]
- Dan Newhouse, incumbent U.S. Representative[52]
- Jerrod Sessler, former NASCAR driver and U.S. Navy veteran[56][15]
Potential[]
- Clint Didier, Franklin County commissioner, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010, runner-up for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands in 2012, and runner-up for this district in 2014 and 2016[15]
Democratic Party[]
Declared[]
- Doug White, farmer[57]
Independents[]
Declared[]
- Evan Jones, consultant and candidate for this district in 2020[15]
Former Republic Police Chief
Loren Culp
from Republic
Incumbent
Dan Newhouse
from
Sunnyside
Endorsements[]
- Organizations
- Renew America Movement[48]
- Locals Officials
- Wendy Rogers, Member of the Arizona Senate from the 6th district (2021-present)[58]
Primary election[]
Polling[]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Dan Newhouse (R) |
Loren Culp (R) |
Doug White (D) |
Brad Klippert (R) |
Jerrod Sessler (R) |
Benancio Garcia (R) |
Corey Gibson (R) |
Undecided |
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| Spry Strategies (R)[A] | December 9–11, 2021 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 16% | 30% | 15% | 8% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 26% |
General election[]
Polling[]
- Dan Newhouse vs. Loren Culp
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Dan Newhouse (R) |
Loren Culp (R) |
Undecided |
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| Spry Strategies (R)[A] | December 9–11, 2021 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 31% | 38% | 31% |
District 5[]
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Before redistricting, the 5th district encompassed eastern Washington, and included the city of Spokane. The incumbent is Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who was re-elected with 61.3% of the vote in 2020.[12]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Filed paperwork[]
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers, incumbent U.S. Representative[59]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
District 6[]
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Before redistricting, the 6th district was based on the Olympic Peninsula, and included western Tacoma. The incumbent is Democrat Derek Kilmer, who was re-elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2020.[12]
Candidates[]
Democratic Party[]
Declared[]
- Rebecca Parson, member of the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities and candidate for this district in 2020[62]
Filed paperwork[]
- Derek Kilmer, incumbent U.S. Representative[63]
Republican Party[]
Declared[]
Filed paperwork[]
Potential[]
- Stephen Brodhead, businessman and perennial candidate[15]
Disabilities Commissioner
Rebecca Parson
from Tacoma
Endorsements[]
- Organizations
- Sierra Club[22]
- Organizations
District 7[]
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Before redistricting, the 7th congressional district encompassed most of Seattle, as well as Edmonds, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Vashon Island, and Burien. The incumbent is Democrat Pramila Jayapal, who was re-elected with 83.0% of the vote in 2020.[12]
Candidates[]
Democratic Party[]
Filed paperwork[]
- Pramila Jayapal, incumbent U.S Representative[68]
Republican Party[]
Potential[]
- Craig Keller, businessman and perennial candidate[15]
- Scott Sutherland, computer programmer and perennial candidate[15]
Endorsements[]
- Organizations
- Indivisible[69]
- NARAL Pro-Choice America[70]
- Sierra Club[22]
District 8[]
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Before redistricting, the 8th district encompassed the eastern suburbs of Seattle including Sammamish, Maple Valley, Covington, Hobart, Issaquah, and Auburn and stretched into rural central Washington, including Chelan County and Kittitas County, as well as taking in eastern Pierce County. The incumbent is Democrat Kim Schrier, who was re-elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2020.[12]
Candidates[]
Democratic Party[]
Declared[]
- Kim Schrier, incumbent U.S. Representative[71]
Republican Party[]
Declared[]
- Reagan Dunn, King County Councilmember and son of former U.S. Representative Jennifer Dunn[72]
- Jesse Jensen, U.S. Army veteran, Amazon senior project manager, and runner-up for this district in 2020[71][73]
- Matt Larkin, manufacturing executive and runner-up for Washington Attorney General in 2020[71]
Independents[]
Declared[]
- Justin Greywolf, activist[74]
Endorsements[]
- U.S. Representatives
- Dave Reichert, former U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district[75]
Primary election[]
Polling[]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Kim Schrier (D) |
Reagan Dunn (R) |
Justin Greywolf (I) |
Jesse Jensen (R) |
Matt Larkin (R) |
Matthew Overton (R) |
Other/Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Information Group (R)[B] | November 18, 20–21, 2021 | 400 (RV) | ± 5.0% | 30% | 11% | 7% | 5% | 5% | 1% | 41% |
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[77] | Tossup | December 23, 2021 |
Polling[]
- Kim Schrier vs. Reagan Dunn
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Kim Schrier (D) |
Reagan Dunn (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Information Group (R)[B] | November 18, 20–21, 2021 | 400 (RV) | ± 5.0% | 36% | 40% | 25% |
- Kim Schrier vs. Jesse Jensen
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Kim Schrier (D) |
Jesse Jensen (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Information Group (R)[B] | November 18, 20–21, 2021 | 400 (RV) | ± 5.0% | 38% | 37% | 25% |
District 9[]
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Before redistricting, the 9th congressional district stretched from small parts of northeastern Tacoma up to southeastern Seattle, taking in the surrounding suburbs, including Federal Way, Des Moines, Kent, SeaTac, Renton, Mercer Island, and Bellevue. The incumbent is Democrat Adam Smith, who was re-elected with 67.9% of the vote in 2020.[12]
Candidates[]
Democratic Party[]
Declared[]
- Stephanie Gallardo, teacher and Washington Education Association board member[78]
- David Ishi, retired postal worker and perennial candidate[15]
- Amelia Paz, attorney[78]
- Adam Smith, incumbent U.S. Representative[78]
Withdrew[]
- Krystal Marx, deputy mayor of Burien and executive director of Seattle Pride (running for re-election, endorsed Gallardo)[78][79]
Declined[]
- Sarah Smith, runner-up for this district in 2018 (endorsed Gallardo)[80]
Republican Party[]
Declared[]
- Sea Chan, maritime professional and environmental researcher[81]
Potential[]
- Doug Basler, video production company owner and perennial candidate[15]
Teacher
Stephanie Gallardo
from
Seattle
Endorsements[]
- Organizations
- Brand New Congress[82]
- Democratic Socialists of America[80]
- Organizations
- Sierra Club[22]
District 10[]
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Before redistricting, the 10th district included Olympia and the Tacoma suburbs, including Puyallup, Lakewood, and University Place. The incumbent is Democrat Marilyn Strickland, who was elected with 49.3% of the vote in 2020 against fellow Democrat Beth Doglio.[12]
Candidates[]
Democratic Party[]
Filed paperwork[]
- Marilyn Strickland, incumbent U.S. Representative[83]
Potential[]
- Sam Wright, environmental scientist and perennial candidate[15]
Republican Party[]
Filed paperwork[]
- Dan Gordon, candidate for this district in 2020[84][85]
- Don Hewett[86]
- Keith Swank, former Seattle police officer, candidate for the 8th district in 2012 and 2020, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018[15][87]
Potential[]
- Nancy Slotnick, human resources executive and candidate for this district in 2018 and 2020[15]
Endorsements[]
- Organizations
- NARAL Pro-Choice America[70]
Notes[]
- ^ a b c d e f The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
- ^ a b c d e f Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ "Other Democrat" with 6%, Wouldn't vote with 4%
- ^ Yakhour with 0%
- Partisan clients
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