Washington State House District 16
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mark Klicker Republican, Skyler Rude Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Mark Klicker (Republican) won by 1.1 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
Pos. 1
- Mark KlickerIncumbentRepublican
- Kyle PalmerDemocratic
Pos. 2
- Skyler RudeIncumbentRepublican
- Derek SarleyDemocratic
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 141,070
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSkyler RudeWon Republican 45,91965.6% RepublicanMark KlickerWon Republican 45,84864.5% DemocraticLinda Gunshefski Democratic 25,22835.5% DemocraticCraig R. Woodard Democratic 24,00034.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 400.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,780
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSkyler RudeWon(incumbent) Republican 38,91671.0% RepublicanMark KlickerWon(incumbent) Republican 37,79268.7% DemocraticJeff Strickler Democratic 17,12831.1% DemocraticJan Corn Democratic 15,81628.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 650.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 630.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,031
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSkyler RudeWon(incumbent) Republican 41,14268.2% RepublicanMark KlickerWon Republican 38,57063.6% DemocraticFrances Chvatal Democratic 22,05636.4% DemocraticCarly Coburn Democratic 19,16331.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 640.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,602
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam JenkinWon(incumbent) Republican 29,91462.7% RepublicanSkyler RudeWon Republican 29,15760.9% DemocraticRebecca Francik Democratic 18,70539.1% DemocraticEverett Maroon Democratic 17,82637.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,431
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. NealeyWon(incumbent) Republican 32,86067.9% RepublicanWilliam JenkinWon Republican 29,81262.0% DemocraticRebecca Francik Democratic 18,25238.0% DemocraticGary Downing Democratic 15,50732.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,864
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. NealeyWon(incumbent) Republican 24,49773.2% RepublicanMaureen S. WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 19,15259.1% RepublicanMary Ruth Edwards Republican 13,24840.9% DemocraticFrank Blair Democratic 8,96726.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,141
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. NealeyWon(incumbent) Republican 37,331100.0% RepublicanMaureen WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 25,50358.2% RepublicanMary Ruth Edwards Republican 18,30741.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,934
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry R. NealeyWon Republican 36,405100.0% RepublicanMaureen WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 33,79377.6% OtherBrenda High Other 9,73622.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,903
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMaureen WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 36,69772.5% DemocraticBill GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,64853.9% RepublicanTerry R. Nealey Republican 23,67346.1% DemocraticDante Lee Montoya Democratic 13,88527.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,277
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMaureen S. WalshWon(incumbent) Republican 23,95865.8% DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,19260.2% RepublicanKevin A. Young Republican 14,68239.8% DemocraticGeorge B. Fearing Democratic 12,44534.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,780
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMaureen S. WalshWon Republican 27,48563.8% DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,51458.4% RepublicanNathan Brook Republican 18,17741.6% DemocraticJames A. Barnett Democratic 15,60436.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,550
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,867100.0% RepublicanDave MastinWon(incumbent) Republican 20,28468.3% DemocraticJody Clark Democratic 9,39931.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,213
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,71775.7% RepublicanDave MastinWon(incumbent) Republican 28,27770.2% DemocraticYolanda Cortinas Trout Democratic 12,00829.8% OtherLorne Blackman Other 9,21124.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,945
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave MastinWon(incumbent) Republican 24,307100.0% DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,638100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,053
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave MastinWon(incumbent) Republican 23,86864.6% DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,63961.0% RepublicanAllen A. Panasuk Republican 14,48739.0% DemocraticDel Lathim Democratic 13,05935.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,079
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave MastinWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,98858.5% DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,65657.2% RepublicanDennis J. Schilling Republican 13,95342.8% RepublicanBob Hershman Republican 13,48241.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,918
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,54464.5% DemocraticDave MastinWon Democratic 18,93052.0% RepublicanBayne Republican 17,45548.0% RepublicanReidt Republican 12,98935.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,685
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,55169.1% RepublicanDick NeherWon Republican 12,62956.9% DemocraticPeterson Democratic 9,56343.1% RepublicanMildon Republican 6,94230.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,109
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter T. BrooksWon(incumbent) Republican 22,173100.0% DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,77664.9% RepublicanMartonick Republican 10,16035.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,796
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter T. BrooksWon(incumbent) Republican 18,20879.6% DemocraticWilliam A. GrantWon Democratic 13,10754.8% RepublicanFisher Republican 10,81645.2% DemocraticDevine Democratic 4,66520.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,610
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter T. BrooksWon Republican 17,77957.7% RepublicanRichard HastingsWon(incumbent) Republican 16,65152.4% DemocraticBill Grant Democratic 15,14247.6% DemocraticMiles King Democratic 13,03842.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,544
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene StruthersWon(incumbent) Republican 15,06563.5% RepublicanRichard HastingsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,52654.5% DemocraticDodd Democratic 11,28845.5% DemocraticShenefield Democratic 8,66536.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,264
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene StruthersWon(incumbent) Republican 22,725100.0% RepublicanRichard HastingsWon(incumbent) Republican 19,94269.9% DemocraticDorothy M. Miller Democratic 8,59730.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,257
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene StruthersWon(incumbent) Republican 12,75773.0% RepublicanRichard HastingsWon Republican 11,73762.5% DemocraticCharles Kilbury(incumbent) Democratic 7,05137.5% DemocraticScott Larsen Democratic 4,71227.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,754
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene StruthersWon Republican 15,44758.9% DemocraticCharles KilburyWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,84755.9% RepublicanJanice Dorman Republican 11,69544.1% DemocraticGordon Timmons Democratic 10,76541.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,900
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles KilburyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,33155.7% RepublicanJeannette C. HaynerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,32056.2% RepublicanLarry T. Pepin Republican 8,20644.3% DemocraticDavid A. Gallant Democratic 8,04343.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,634
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 16, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeannette C. HaynerWon Republican 14,12151.8% DemocraticCharles KilburyWon Democratic 14,10851.5% RepublicanEd Hendler Republican 13,28848.5% DemocraticSam Hunt Democratic 13,11748.2%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1972 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
2 seats.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:wa/sldl:16
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026