Washington State House District 24
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Adam Bernbaum Democratic, Steve Tharinger Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
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Pos. 1
- Adam BernbaumIncumbentDemocratic
- Eric W. PrattRepublican
Pos. 2
- Marcia KelbonIndependent
- Kaylee KuehnDemocratic
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- Last election
- Adam Bernbaum (Democratic) won by 0.4 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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1 of 2 current holders are not on the candidate list.
Pos. 1
- Adam BernbaumIncumbentDemocratic
- Eric W. PrattRepublican
Pos. 2
- Marcia KelbonIndependent
- Kaylee KuehnDemocratic
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 189,310
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve TharingerWon Democratic 52,45055.4% DemocraticAdam BernbaumWon Democratic 51,98155.0% RepublicanMatthew "Matt" Roberson Republican 42,47444.9% RepublicanTerry Roberts Republican 42,16844.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1300.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1070.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,642
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike ChapmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,05056.5% DemocraticSteve TharingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,91055.3% RepublicanBrian Pruiett Republican 36,20244.6% RepublicanSue Forde Republican 35,35443.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 730.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 530.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 184,082
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike ChapmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,96554.2% DemocraticSteve TharingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,26253.6% RepublicanBrian Pruiett Republican 42,51546.3% RepublicanSue Forde Republican 42,20745.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 670.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 660.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,700
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike ChapmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,50458.0% DemocraticSteve TharingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,63055.8% RepublicanJim McEntire Republican 33,04144.3% RepublicanJodi Wilke Republican 31,52542.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 143,596
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike ChapmanWon Democratic 43,84760.9% DemocraticSteve TharingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,70456.9% RepublicanJohn D. Alger Republican 30,89543.1% RepublicanGeorge Vrable Republican 28,15039.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,074
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin Van De WegeWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,758100.0% DemocraticSteve TharingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,08756.4% RepublicanThomas W. Greisamer Republican 23,22943.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 135,580
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin Van De WegeWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,08564.2% DemocraticSteve TharingerWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,04558.5% RepublicanSteve Gale Republican 28,47041.5% IndependentCraig Durgan Independent 23,98035.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,981
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin Van De WegeWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,97756.2% DemocraticSteve TharingerWon Democratic 32,30052.3% RepublicanJim McEntire Republican 29,42747.7% RepublicanDan Gase Republican 27,27743.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 136,371
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,33864.6% DemocraticKevin Van De WegeWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,25665.3% RepublicanRobert Dutton Republican 24,27435.4% RepublicanThomas Thomas Republican 23,50334.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 99,371
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,752100.0% DemocraticKevin Van De WegeWon Democratic 29,85352.7% RepublicanJames Buck(incumbent) Republican 26,76647.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,099
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,728100.0% RepublicanJames BuckWon(incumbent) Republican 32,93951.2% DemocraticKevin Van De Wege Democratic 31,43248.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,714
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,512100.0% RepublicanJim BuckWon(incumbent) Republican 28,90260.0% DemocraticBill Thomas Democratic 19,30040.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,099
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,40866.0% RepublicanJim BuckWon(incumbent) Republican 32,47861.3% DemocraticPat Slaten Democratic 20,51938.7% RepublicanTeri Schwiethale Republican 17,69434.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,695
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,631100.0% RepublicanJim BuckWon(incumbent) Republican 27,00858.6% DemocraticHugh Haffner Democratic 19,05641.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,839
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,49966.5% RepublicanJim BuckWon(incumbent) Republican 26,72152.9% DemocraticDiane Ellison Democratic 23,78247.1% RepublicanJan Christensen Republican 15,83733.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,190
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,51360.3% RepublicanJim BuckWon Republican 22,24252.3% DemocraticEvan Jones(incumbent) Democratic 20,29247.7% RepublicanRay W. Freeman Republican 16,14339.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,298
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEvan JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,98452.8% DemocraticLynn KesslerWon Democratic 25,86854.9% RepublicanEllen C. Pickell Republican 23,20347.2% RepublicanJim Buck Republican 21,24345.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,875
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim HargroveWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,452100.0% DemocraticEvan JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,21350.0% RepublicanAnn Goos Republican 16,21050.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,284
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim HargroveWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,866100.0% DemocraticEvan JonesWon Democratic 20,71055.4% RepublicanCummins Republican 16,70844.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,679
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim HargroveWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,29868.0% DemocraticRichard E. FischWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,11158.4% RepublicanRiensche Republican 12,17641.6% RepublicanAndrew Nisbet Republican 9,09432.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,967
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim HargroveWon Democratic 21,10957.6% DemocraticRichard E. FischWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,34154.5% RepublicanRiensche Republican 16,99945.5% RepublicanLydiard Republican 15,51842.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,409
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney McClureWon Democratic 16,87755.4% DemocraticRichard E. FischWon Democratic 15,12150.5% RepublicanHarper Republican 14,81049.5% RepublicanAndrew Nisbet(incumbent) Republican 13,60144.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,363
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndrew NisbetWon(incumbent) Republican 27,31764.2% DemocraticBrad OwenWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,50660.5% RepublicanPhilip G. Sutherland Republican 17,30139.5% DemocraticEdward E. Claplanhoo Democratic 15,23935.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,511
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrad OwenWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,563100.0% RepublicanAndrew NisbetWon Republican 15,71163.0% DemocraticDon McDonald Democratic 9,23737.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,263
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul ConnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,11076.3% DemocraticBrad OwenWon Democratic 22,04262.9% RepublicanIrene Conca Republican 12,97937.1% RepublicanFara E. Hoshor Republican 8,13223.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,775
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul ConnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,54787.4% DemocraticCharles R. SavageWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,52751.3% RepublicanIrene Conca Republican 11,88648.7% LibertarianH. W. Barron Libertarian 2,81512.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,651
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul ConnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,39876.7% DemocraticCharles R. SavageWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,61150.1% RepublicanRod Culp Republican 15,54449.9% RepublicanSteven D. Kimball Republican 7,09823.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,397
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul ConnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,427100.0% DemocraticCharles R. SavageWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,95552.0% RepublicanVirginia Clocksin Republican 11,01548.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,447
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul ConnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,38469.2% DemocraticCharles R. SavageWon Democratic 13,74454.3% RepublicanElisabeth Johnson Republican 11,58245.7% RepublicanLarry E. McHugh Republican 7,73730.8%
- 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:24
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026