Washington State House District 21
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lillian Ortiz-Self Democratic, Strom Peterson Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
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Pos. 1
- Strom PetersonIncumbentDemocratic
- Jason MoonDemocratic
Pos. 2
- Lillian Ortiz-SelfIncumbentDemocratic
- Bruce GuthrieLibertarian
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- Last election
- Strom Peterson (Democratic) won by 0.4 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Pos. 1
- Strom PetersonIncumbentDemocratic
- Jason MoonDemocratic
Pos. 2
- Lillian Ortiz-SelfIncumbentDemocratic
- Bruce GuthrieLibertarian
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 139,187
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStrom PetersonWon Democratic 46,70566.7% DemocraticLillian Ortiz-SelfWon Democratic 46,42267.1% RepublicanRiaz Khan Republican 23,15633.1% OtherKristina Mitchell Other 22,57932.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1690.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1560.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,154
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStrom PetersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,52267.4% DemocraticLillian Ortiz-SelfWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,97466.7% RepublicanPetra Bigea Republican 18,94233.3% RepublicanAmy Schaper Republican 18,60732.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 550.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 540.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 156,984
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLillian Ortiz-SelfWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,61965.9% DemocraticStrom PetersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,79364.6% RepublicanBrian Thompson Republican 27,80135.3% RepublicanAmy Schaper Republican 26,60734.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 920.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 720.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,381
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStrom PetersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,00765.8% DemocraticLillian Ortiz-SelfWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,62665.4% RepublicanPetra Bigea Republican 20,43934.6% RepublicanAmy Schaper Republican 20,30934.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,459
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStrom PetersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,18472.2% DemocraticLillian Ortiz-SelfWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,17061.9% RepublicanJeff Scherrer Republican 23,46638.1% LibertarianAlex Hels Libertarian 16,63927.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,813
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStrom PetersonWon Democratic 22,22160.0% DemocraticLillian Ortiz-SelfWon Democratic 21,55458.6% RepublicanJeff Scherrer Republican 15,23941.4% RepublicanAllen McPheeters Republican 14,79940.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,078
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Helen RobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,616100.0% DemocraticMarko LiiasWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,23160.6% RepublicanKevin Morrison Republican 22,23139.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,255
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Helen RobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,61256.3% DemocraticMarko LiiasWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,49154.2% RepublicanElizabeth Scott Republican 21,51945.8% RepublicanEd Borey Republican 20,63343.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,200
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Helen RobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,35267.6% DemocraticMarko LiiasWon Democratic 34,15663.9% RepublicanAndrew Funk Republican 19,25936.1% RepublicanBrian M. Travis Republican 17,43332.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,582
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,947100.0% DemocraticMary Helen RobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,635100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,185
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,74366.5% DemocraticMary Helen RobertsWon Democratic 32,80065.0% RepublicanAlan D. Tagle Republican 17,00233.5% RepublicanRoger S. Wilson Republican 16,41932.5% LibertarianStephen Cornell Libertarian 1,2212.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,497
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike CooperWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,39160.8% DemocraticBrian SullivanWon Democratic 18,21660.2% RepublicanMichael J. Huisman Republican 12,02939.8% RepublicanJeff Thorp Republican 11,86139.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,063
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike CooperWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,97959.2% RepublicanRenee RadcliffWon(incumbent) Republican 24,54852.4% DemocraticNed Daniels Democratic 20,86644.6% RepublicanStan Monlux Republican 17,29936.6% LibertarianErica Merkley Libertarian 1,9614.2% LibertarianGordy Bohnke Libertarian 1,4103.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,278
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike CooperWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,95256.8% RepublicanRenee RadcliffWon(incumbent) Republican 19,31351.3% DemocraticMike Eckart Democratic 18,31448.7% RepublicanJerry A. Blanton Republican 16,69943.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,929
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee RadcliffWon(incumbent) Republican 34,356100.0% DemocraticMike CooperWon Democratic 23,16050.8% RepublicanJerry A. Blanton(incumbent) Republican 22,41349.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,273
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry A. BlantonWon Republican 19,72459.4% RepublicanRenee RadcliffWon Republican 17,97454.3% DemocraticMike Cooper Democratic 15,10645.7% DemocraticChapman Democratic 13,46940.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,307
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeannette WoodWon(incumbent) Republican 26,32157.5% DemocraticPaull H. ShinWon Democratic 23,17549.8% RepublicanJohn Beck(incumbent) Republican 19,88542.8% DemocraticAllen Democratic 19,48342.5% IndependentLoretta Jackson Independent 3,4437.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,147
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeannette WoodWon(incumbent) Republican 16,62261.4% RepublicanJohn BeckWon(incumbent) Republican 16,49360.9% DemocraticNorton Democratic 10,58139.1% DemocraticReedy Democratic 10,45138.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,471
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BeckWon(incumbent) Republican 24,23462.3% RepublicanJeannette WoodWon Republican 21,45552.9% DemocraticDwyer Democratic 19,13347.1% DemocraticLaughlin Democratic 14,64937.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,070
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKatherine AllenWon(incumbent) Republican 17,72767.1% RepublicanJohn BeckWon Republican 14,80855.6% DemocraticMargaret Bernard Democratic 11,83044.4% DemocraticReedy Democratic 8,70532.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,531
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 23,61063.5% RepublicanKatherine AllenWon(incumbent) Republican 22,75161.0% DemocraticJohn Fischer Democratic 14,57239.0% DemocraticPeale Democratic 13,59836.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,511
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,21258.7% RepublicanKatherine AllenWon Republican 13,32552.1% DemocraticRussell Democratic 12,26147.9% DemocraticLaughlin Democratic 10,71341.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,036
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 22,87672.8% RepublicanWalt SpragueWon(incumbent) Republican 21,22565.1% DemocraticMargaret Bernard Democratic 11,38434.9% DemocraticJohn Vernon Kamm Democratic 8,55127.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,883
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,58868.9% RepublicanWalt SpragueWon Republican 9,17259.1% DemocraticJohn Fischer(incumbent) Democratic 6,34040.9% DemocraticMargaret Bernard Democratic 4,78331.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,798
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,58159.5% DemocraticJohn FischerWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,40352.8% RepublicanDan Coulter Republican 12,89947.3% DemocraticVera W. Fredrickson Democratic 9,91540.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,902
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,79757.5% DemocraticJohn FischerWon Democratic 8,79652.1% RepublicanWayne Hall Republican 8,07247.9% DemocraticPat Brendle Democratic 7,23742.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,945
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary NelsonWon Republican 14,19554.3% RepublicanDale E. HogginsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,28749.6% DemocraticHarry Borylla Democratic 11,94345.7% DemocraticJohn Fischer Democratic 11,85644.2% IndependentJames Diemert Independent 1,6646.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,648
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill KiskaddonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,53052.9% RepublicanDale E. HogginsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,44153.6% DemocraticArt Clemente Democratic 12,04247.1% DemocraticDon McDonald Democratic 11,63546.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,998
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill KiskaddonWon(incumbent) Republican 18,66965.8% RepublicanDale E. HogginsWon(incumbent) Republican 17,17860.0% DemocraticDon McDonald Democratic 11,19939.1% DemocraticHarvey K. Spencer Democratic 9,71934.2% OtherJohn G. Myers Other 2330.8%
- 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:21
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