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Washington House District 26
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Adison Richards Democratic, Michelle Valdez Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Adison Richards (Democratic) won by 2.8 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
1 of 2 seats open
1 of 2 current holders are not on the candidate list.
Pos. 1
- David OlsonRepublican
- Adison RichardsIncumbentDemocratic
Pos. 2
- Katy CornellRepublican
- Renee Hernandez GreenfieldDemocratic
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 178,749
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichelle CaldierWon Republican 48,65954.6% DemocraticAdison RichardsWon Democratic 46,39851.8% RepublicanJesse L. Young Republican 43,12148.1% DemocraticTiffiny Mitchell Democratic 40,25945.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1840.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1280.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,835
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichelle CaldierWon(incumbent) Republican 42,08756.2% RepublicanSpencer HutchinsWon Republican 37,81650.5% DemocraticAdison Richards Democratic 37,08149.5% DemocraticMatt Macklin Democratic 32,74143.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 650.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 450.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 178,758
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichelle CaldierWon(incumbent) Republican 48,97354.8% RepublicanJesse L. YoungWon(incumbent) Republican 47,17152.8% DemocraticCarrie Hesch Democratic 42,11347.1% DemocraticJoy Stanford Democratic 40,18945.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1830.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1290.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,205
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichelle CaldierWon(incumbent) Republican 38,33955.1% RepublicanJesse L. YoungWon(incumbent) Republican 36,12051.9% DemocraticConnie Fitzpatrick Democratic 33,51348.1% DemocraticJoy Stanford Democratic 31,23344.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,223
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichelle CaldierWon(incumbent) Republican 40,75558.9% RepublicanJesse L. YoungWon(incumbent) Republican 39,85756.9% DemocraticLarry Seaquist Democratic 30,22443.1% IndependentRandy Spitzer Independent 28,38741.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,247
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse YoungWon Republican 26,39153.7% RepublicanMichelle CaldierWon Republican 24,84750.6% DemocraticLarry Seaquist(incumbent) Democratic 24,24649.4% DemocraticNathan Schlicher Democratic 22,76346.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 132,457
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJan AngelWon(incumbent) Republican 39,23459.1% DemocraticLarry SeaquistWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,38453.6% RepublicanDoug Richards Republican 30,67546.4% DemocraticKarin Ashabraner Democratic 27,16440.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,978
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJan AngelWon(incumbent) Republican 33,71660.8% DemocraticLarry SeaquistWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,94252.2% RepublicanDoug Richards Republican 26,53547.8% DemocraticSumner Schoenike Democratic 21,78539.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,251
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry SeaquistWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,18358.1% RepublicanJan AngelWon Republican 33,60253.3% DemocraticKim Abel Democratic 29,40746.7% RepublicanMarlyn Jensen Republican 26,05941.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,409
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia LantzWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,61756.7% DemocraticLarry SeaquistWon Democratic 25,54255.0% RepublicanRonald P. Boehme Republican 20,92045.0% RepublicanBeckie B. Krantz Republican 20,33043.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,802
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDerek C. KilmerWon Democratic 30,24549.7% DemocraticPatricia LantzWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,78848.8% RepublicanMatthew M. Rice Republican 29,42748.2% RepublicanLois McMahan(incumbent) Republican 29,23648.1% LibertarianTed Haley Libertarian 1,7822.9% LibertarianEd Jurkovskis Libertarian 1,3242.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,290
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia LantzWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,56852.2% RepublicanLois McMahanWon Republican 20,76250.6% DemocraticBrock Jackley(incumbent) Democratic 20,24049.4% RepublicanEdward B. Mitchell Republican 18,15744.0% IndependentTed Haley Independent 1,5633.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,920
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia LantzWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,32853.5% DemocraticBrock JackleyWon Democratic 27,58951.0% RepublicanLois McMahan Republican 26,52549.0% RepublicanRandy Boss Republican 23,82743.5% LibertarianDon Vandervelde Libertarian 1,6513.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,378
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom HuffWon(incumbent) Republican 26,42257.8% DemocraticPatricia LantzWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,65955.0% RepublicanLois McMahan Republican 20,98045.0% DemocraticJames Shea Democratic 19,31742.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,904
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom HuffWon(incumbent) Republican 29,63561.6% DemocraticPatricia LantzWon Democratic 24,48950.2% RepublicanLois McMahan(incumbent) Republican 24,32849.8% DemocraticSandy Arndt Democratic 18,45238.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,980
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom HuffWon Republican 22,20361.1% RepublicanLois McMahanWon Republican 19,74953.9% DemocraticRon Meyers(incumbent) Democratic 16,87146.1% DemocraticMary Ann Huntington Democratic 14,15738.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,274
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWes PruittWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,97557.7% DemocraticRon MeyersWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,81357.0% RepublicanSchneider Republican 19,46743.0% RepublicanColeman Republican 15,32334.1% LibertarianAllard Libertarian 3,6968.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,719
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWes PruittWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,306100.0% DemocraticRon MeyersWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,40560.5% RepublicanDuke Republican 12,00839.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,162
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon MeyersWon Democratic 22,61054.8% DemocraticWes PruittWon Democratic 21,36051.0% RepublicanBob Oke Republican 20,52649.0% RepublicanGeorganne Talcott Republican 18,66645.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,524
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWes PruittWon Democratic 15,33552.4% DemocraticRon MeyersWon Democratic 15,01651.3% RepublicanOke Republican 13,90747.6% RepublicanShaffer Republican 13,47946.0% LibertarianAllard Libertarian 7872.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,288
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill SmithermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,28560.0% RepublicanLinda Craig ThomasWon Republican 18,75149.1% DemocraticCarolyn Powers(incumbent) Democratic 18,28347.9% RepublicanHill Republican 14,83340.0% LibertarianAllard Libertarian 1,1363.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,205
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarolyn PowersWon Democratic 15,38254.0% DemocraticBill SmithermanWon Democratic 14,54150.6% RepublicanDaniel L. Dawson(incumbent) Republican 14,19849.4% RepublicanShaffer Republican 13,08446.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,633
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbara GranlundWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,63754.2% RepublicanDaniel L. DawsonWon(incumbent) Republican 22,62354.1% DemocraticRon Hanna Democratic 19,21245.9% RepublicanBerva Luce Republican 19,16145.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,139
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbara GranlundWon Democratic 11,93955.8% RepublicanDaniel L. DawsonWon Republican 11,01150.6% DemocraticRon Hanna(incumbent) Democratic 10,74949.4% RepublicanDana Dyer Republican 9,44044.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,453
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon HannaWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,84661.6% DemocraticJohn R. HawkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,46052.5% RepublicanNora Schultheis Republican 15,76347.5% RepublicanDaniel L. Dawson Republican 12,38438.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,045
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn R. HawkinsWon Democratic 14,23564.9% DemocraticRon HannaWon Democratic 13,01156.3% RepublicanJohn A. Honan Republican 10,08743.7% RepublicanKarl D. Peterson Republican 7,71235.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,645
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. W. BeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,83556.9% RepublicanThomas A. Swayze Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 14,67148.8% DemocraticJohn R. Hawkins Democratic 14,37947.8% RepublicanJohn A. Honan Republican 12,73143.1% IndependentDarlene Adams Independent 1,0293.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,056
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. A. AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,97354.1% RepublicanThomas A. Swayze Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 13,51753.5% RepublicanJames Wilhelmi Jr. Republican 11,83445.9% DemocraticAl Brisbois Democratic 11,73246.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,807
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas A. Swayze Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 17,61763.3% DemocraticA. A. AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,05352.0% RepublicanHomer Humiston(incumbent) Republican 13,91848.0% DemocraticJohn P. Gruber Democratic 10,21936.7%
- 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.
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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:26
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026