Washington State House District 27
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jake Fey Democratic, Laurie Jinkins Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Laurie Jinkins (Democratic) won by 3.8 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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1 of 2 seats uncontested
1 of 2 seats have one candidate on the printed ballot.
Pos. 1
- Laurie JinkinsIncumbentDemocratic
- Carole Sue BraatenRepublican
Pos. 2
- Jake FeyIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 137,397
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurie JinkinsWon Democratic 51,62871.7% DemocraticJake FeyWon Democratic 49,31175.5% RepublicanKen Paulson Republican 20,30128.2% DemocraticDevin Rydel Kelly Democratic 14,82522.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,2101.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1220.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,314
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurie JinkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,55371.5% DemocraticJake FeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,25770.9% RepublicanJanet Large Republican 16,84228.9% RepublicanJalonnie Givens Jackson Republican 16,45728.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1090.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 960.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,428
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurie JinkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,77078.8% DemocraticJake FeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,08171.4% OtherBarry Knowles Other 20,17727.7% DemocraticRyan Talen Democratic 12,15817.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2,5473.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6950.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,548
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurie JinkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,10871.2% DemocraticJake FeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,24372.3% RepublicanKyle Paskewitz Republican 16,19828.8% IndependentDonald Golden Independent 14,99927.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,416
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurie JinkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,263100.0% DemocraticJake FeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,153100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,220
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurie JinkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,02767.5% DemocraticJake FeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,99267.5% RepublicanRodger Deskins Republican 11,11032.5% RepublicanSteven T. Cook Republican 11,09132.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,331
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurie JinkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,29071.4% DemocraticJake FeyWon Democratic 32,44463.3% DemocraticLauren Walker Democratic 18,82736.7% RepublicanSteven T. Cook Republican 15,77028.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,773
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeannie DarneilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,29662.9% DemocraticLaurie JinkinsWon Democratic 19,50354.0% DemocraticJake Fey Democratic 16,61146.0% RepublicanJon M. Higley Republican 14,36337.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,161
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeannie DarneilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,53374.1% DemocraticDennis FlanniganWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,82270.7% DemocraticJessica Smeall Democratic 12,75929.3% RepublicanWilliam Edward Chovil Republican 12,04725.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,624
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis FlanniganWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,44771.2% DemocraticJeannie DarneilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,12470.7% RepublicanBret Edensword Republican 9,58329.3% RepublicanStan Barker Republican 9,47028.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,259
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis FlanniganWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,661100.0% DemocraticJeannie DarneilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,95470.1% RepublicanIan Foraker Republican 13,64429.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,003
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis FlanniganWon Democratic 22,868100.0% DemocraticJeannie DarneilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,10069.0% RepublicanWilliam E. Chovil Republican 9,03531.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,672
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,625100.0% DemocraticJeannie DarneilleWon Democratic 22,82067.0% RepublicanLarry Stetson Republican 11,22733.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,053
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie RegalaWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,631100.0% DemocraticRuth FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,34974.2% OtherEugene P. Weltzer Other 7,07325.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,823
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,01382.3% DemocraticDebbie RegalaWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,99166.2% RepublicanMatt Philichi Republican 11,20833.8% OtherPaul W. Sporich Other 5,61117.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,380
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,69660.8% DemocraticDebbie RegalaWon Democratic 14,33256.1% RepublicanJensen Republican 11,22443.9% RepublicanSpence Anderson Republican 10,12839.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,621
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt WangWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,21184.0% DemocraticRuth FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,64472.7% RepublicanDearinger Republican 10,02027.3% LibertarianRichard Shepard Libertarian 5,74616.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,038
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,52680.3% DemocraticArt WangWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,73070.0% LibertarianHorrigan Libertarian 3,31619.7% RepublicanLovelace Republican 2,96816.3% LibertarianRichard Shepard Libertarian 2,49813.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,239
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt WangWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,84074.9% DemocraticRuth FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,14469.8% RepublicanDebbie Day Republican 7,53427.5% RepublicanSouza Republican 6,44623.2% LibertarianRichard Shepard Libertarian 7472.7% LibertarianWilliam E. Chovil Libertarian 5281.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,483
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt WangWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,75575.3% DemocraticRuth FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,75772.8% RepublicanMontgomery Republican 5,13827.2% RepublicanDonaldson Republican 4,83324.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,879
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt WangWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,03470.1% DemocraticRuth FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,878100.0% RepublicanKinsman Republican 8,96729.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,748
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt WangWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,94979.7% DemocraticRuth FisherWon Democratic 14,30366.6% RepublicanRonald M. Wilson Republican 7,16833.4% RepublicanJames L. King Republican 4,32820.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,296
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt WangWon Democratic 16,77869.5% DemocraticJim SalatinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,70669.2% RepublicanRonald M. Wilson Republican 7,43130.8% RepublicanDonald J. Lynch Republican 7,38130.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,642
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SalatinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,63869.4% DemocraticA. A. AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,24164.7% RepublicanAlvin Carlson Republican 3,95835.3% RepublicanGordon H. Wharton Republican 3,36927.1% OtherBrian Lantz Other 4363.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,219
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SalatinoWon Democratic 18,27879.1% DemocraticA. A. AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,28661.8% RepublicanDoug Sutherland Republican 8,55637.0% RepublicanKen Mullinax Republican 4,60419.9% OtherNorma Rader Other 2691.2% OtherMichael Hodgkiss Other 2261.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,027
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorraine WojahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,02075.0% DemocraticA. A. AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,07066.4% RepublicanDoug Sutherland Republican 5,59733.6% RepublicanAlvin Carlson Republican 3,97022.9% OtherEugene L. Sizemore Other 3702.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,012
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorraine WojahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,05975.1% DemocraticA. A. AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,85067.0% RepublicanMichael Huisman Republican 7,79833.0% RepublicanAlvin Carlson Republican 6,30524.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,617
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorraine WojahnWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,63086.3% DemocraticFrank MarzanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,28482.0% RepublicanDale N. Bickenbach Republican 2,70618.1% RepublicanChief Satiacum Republican 1,99713.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,398
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank MarzanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,87575.4% DemocraticLorraine WojahnWon Democratic 12,28768.3% RepublicanH. H. Howell Republican 5,71131.7% RepublicanBetty Chennault Redmond Republican 4,52524.6%
- 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:27
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