Washington State House District 17
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dave Stuebe Republican, Kevin Waters Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Kevin Waters (Republican) won by 42.9 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
Pos. 1
- Ben ChristlyDemocratic
- Kevin WatersIncumbentRepublican
Pos. 2
- Diana H. PerezDemocratic
- Dave StuebeIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 145,362
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin WatersWon Republican 55,95293.3% RepublicanDave StuebeWonName as filed: David Stuebe Republican 43,02250.4% DemocraticTerri Niles Democratic 42,19549.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4,0456.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1480.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,826
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 37,86054.6% RepublicanKevin WatersWon Republican 36,90153.1% DemocraticTerri Niles Democratic 32,42346.7% DemocraticJoe Kear Democratic 31,40745.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1250.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1100.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,330
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 48,39268.0% RepublicanVicki KraftWon(incumbent) Republican 41,90851.0% DemocraticTanisha L. Harris Democratic 40,13748.9% RepublicanBryan White Republican 20,02028.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2,7733.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1000.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,021
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 33,58057.6% RepublicanVicki KraftWon(incumbent) Republican 29,80750.7% DemocraticTanisha Harris Democratic 28,94849.3% DemocraticDamion E. Jiles Sr. Democratic 24,68642.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,675
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 36,93663.1% RepublicanVicki KraftWon Republican 30,55251.7% IndependentSam Kim Independent 28,58548.3% DemocraticMartin Hash Democratic 21,60236.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,719
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 22,21261.6% RepublicanLynda WilsonWon Republican 18,92051.6% DemocraticMonica Stonier(incumbent) Democratic 17,74748.4% DemocraticRichard McCluskey Democratic 13,84038.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,635
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 30,09555.9% DemocraticMonica StonierWon Democratic 27,44850.1% RepublicanJulie Olson Republican 27,30949.9% DemocraticJim Gizzi Democratic 23,78344.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,833
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul HarrisWon Republican 25,34253.6% DemocraticTim ProbstWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,29853.2% RepublicanBrian Peck Republican 22,26946.8% DemocraticMonica Stonier Democratic 21,92446.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,103
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,04661.3% DemocraticTim ProbstWon Democratic 31,79155.8% RepublicanJoseph James Republican 25,14744.2% RepublicanMicheline Doan Republican 22,11938.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,711
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,36157.7% RepublicanJim DunnWon(incumbent) Republican 18,50350.5% DemocraticPatrick W. Campbell Democratic 18,17349.5% RepublicanPaul Harris Republican 15,67442.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 103,588
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunnWon Republican 28,40554.9% DemocraticDeb WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,52653.1% RepublicanRoy L. Rhine Republican 24,34046.9% DemocraticPatrick W. Campbell Democratic 23,31745.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,382
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc BoldtWon(incumbent) Republican 21,432100.0% DemocraticDeb WallaceWon Democratic 14,66350.6% RepublicanJim Dunn(incumbent) Republican 14,28749.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,433
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunnWon(incumbent) Republican 31,65454.9% RepublicanMarc BoldtWon(incumbent) Republican 30,49152.7% DemocraticJeanne Harris Democratic 25,96145.1% DemocraticCarl Dugger Democratic 24,11641.7% LibertarianLori Loranger Libertarian 3,2115.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,274
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc BoldtWon(incumbent) Republican 22,55254.0% RepublicanJim DunnWon(incumbent) Republican 22,52654.3% DemocraticBob Watrous Democratic 19,20246.0% DemocraticMike Carmichael Democratic 18,99445.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,286
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc BoldtWon(incumbent) Republican 26,19255.6% RepublicanJim DunnWon Republican 24,43451.8% DemocraticMike Carmichael Democratic 22,73948.2% DemocraticGary Akizuki Democratic 20,92144.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,562
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon BentonWon Republican 17,89355.9% RepublicanMarc BoldtWon Republican 16,79951.6% DemocraticW. Kim Peery(incumbent) Democratic 15,77148.4% DemocraticJim Davis Democratic 14,09944.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,580
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Kim PeeryWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,01660.4% DemocraticHolly MyersWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,26657.5% RepublicanBrad Quinn Republican 16,39939.6% RepublicanLucia Republican 16,21838.5% LibertarianBecker Libertarian 1,6814.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,292
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHolly MyersWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,934100.0% DemocraticW. Kim PeeryWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,55062.8% RepublicanBrad Quinn Republican 9,80837.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,674
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Kim PeeryWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,118100.0% DemocraticHolly MyersWon Democratic 19,43961.6% RepublicanFred Doney Republican 12,11738.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,168
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDean SutherlandWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,71974.0% DemocraticW. Kim PeeryWon Democratic 16,03371.0% RepublicanChuck Doney Republican 6,55429.0% RepublicanFred Doney Republican 5,86226.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,296
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis HeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,13066.5% DemocraticDean SutherlandWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,44364.9% RepublicanWaddington Republican 11,07835.1% RepublicanMoore Republican 10,64533.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,584
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis HeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,08064.5% DemocraticDean SutherlandWon Democratic 13,94160.1% RepublicanRobert L. Chamberlain(incumbent) Republican 9,25539.9% RepublicanTaylormoore Republican 8,30835.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,847
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis HeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,30271.6% RepublicanRobert L. ChamberlainWon Republican 20,08851.1% DemocraticKen Blankenship Democratic 19,25548.9% RepublicanElizabeth G. Spires Republican 11,20228.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,168
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis HeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,48669.4% RepublicanHarold S. ZimmermanWon(incumbent) Republican 13,36654.8% DemocraticDarlene Thompson Democratic 11,03845.2% RepublicanDavid H. Miller Republican 7,27830.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,913
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold S. ZimmermanWon(incumbent) Republican 23,487100.0% DemocraticDennis HeckWon Democratic 17,99859.1% RepublicanEddie McAninch Republican 12,42840.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,828
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene LaughlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,76470.1% RepublicanHarold S. ZimmermanWon(incumbent) Republican 11,88954.6% DemocraticJim Bowen Democratic 9,89145.4% RepublicanMargaret Clauson Republican 6,28429.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,971
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold S. ZimmermanWon(incumbent) Republican 15,84055.3% DemocraticGene LaughlinWon Democratic 15,55955.0% DemocraticJ. M. Pearce Democratic 12,82644.7% RepublicanStan Bishoprick Republican 12,74645.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,904
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold S. ZimmermanWon(incumbent) Republican 9,49657.1% DemocraticAlbert BauerWon Democratic 9,24753.5% RepublicanRobert Odell(incumbent) Republican 8,02346.5% DemocraticJames Worthington Democratic 7,13842.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,645
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold S. ZimmermanWon(incumbent) Republican 11,60162.1% RepublicanRobert OdellWon(incumbent) Republican 11,49860.6% DemocraticJohn Dodge Democratic 7,47039.4% DemocraticJ. M. Pearce Democratic 7,07637.9%
- 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
- 1968 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:17
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