Washington State House District 36
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Liz Berry Democratic, Julia Reed Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Liz BerryDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first winJulia ReedDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
Liz Berry 98.5Julia Reed 98.5
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Julia Reed (Democratic) won by 9.7 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BerryRight column: Reed
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- LiberalCentristConservativeBerryReed
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- 6
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
Uncontested
2 candidates on the printed ballot for 2 seats.
Pos. 1
- Julia ReedIncumbentDemocratic
Pos. 2
- Liz BerryIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 171,364
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLiz BerryWon Democratic 82,20188.8% DemocraticJulia ReedWonName as filed: Julia Grant Reed Democratic 77,61698.5% RepublicanVictoria Palmer Republican 10,27711.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,1571.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 135,580
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLiz BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,79798.5% DemocraticJulia ReedWon Democratic 55,25175.8% DemocraticJeff Manson Democratic 17,07723.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 9341.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 5210.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 183,114
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoel Christina FrameWon(incumbent) Democratic 86,09098.5% DemocraticLiz BerryWon Democratic 55,71758.2% DemocraticSarah Reyneveld Democratic 39,13140.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,3231.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 8530.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 175,124
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoel Christina FrameWon(incumbent) Democratic 77,57188.6% DemocraticGael TarletonWon(incumbent) Democratic 75,39086.1% LibertarianMatt Dubin Libertarian 12,20513.9% LibertarianSydney Gillman Wissel Libertarian 9,95811.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 141,520
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoel Christina FrameWon Democratic 71,028100.0% DemocraticGael TarletonWon(incumbent) Democratic 70,492100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,126
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReuven CarlyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,80886.7% DemocraticGael TarletonWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,51586.2% LibertarianPaul Addis Libertarian 7,47213.8% RepublicanLeslie Klein Republican 7,33113.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 146,637
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReuven CarlyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,10588.5% DemocraticGael TarletonWon Democratic 39,56455.9% DemocraticNoel Christina Frame Democratic 31,27344.1% RepublicanLeslie Klein Republican 8,69511.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,058
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Lou DickersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,77881.3% DemocraticReuven CarlyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,821100.0% RepublicanJill England Republican 11,45918.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,071
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Lou DickersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,58984.5% DemocraticReuven CarlyleWon Democratic 44,91665.5% DemocraticJohn Burbank Democratic 23,65234.5% RepublicanLeslie Klein Republican 10,91415.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,523
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,311100.0% DemocraticMary Lou DickersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,212100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 135,788
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Lou DickersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,18889.7% DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,92178.7% RepublicanFloyd Loomis Republican 11,79116.9% LibertarianDon Zeek Libertarian 6,79710.3% LibertarianJohn Palmer Libertarian 3,0914.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,583
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Lou DickersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,22680.4% DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,66378.3% RepublicanAngela Brink Republican 9,86321.7% RepublicanRudy McCoy Republican 8,83119.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,134
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,19679.5% DemocraticMary Lou DickersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,02777.8% RepublicanMike Lewis Republican 9,92018.4% RepublicanLeslie R. Klein Republican 8,83116.6% LibertarianDon Zeek Libertarian 2,0933.9% LibertarianAndrew Rogers Libertarian 2,0673.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,188
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,103100.0% DemocraticMary Lou DickersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,77181.6% RepublicanMike Lewis Republican 8,31418.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,880
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,32678.5% DemocraticMary Lou DickersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,70474.5% RepublicanEric Berger Republican 11,62121.5% RepublicanRudy McCoy Republican 11,35821.9% OtherBonita Carol Brett Other 1,8713.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,014
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,313100.0% DemocraticMary Lou DickersonWon Democratic 29,59669.3% RepublicanCantrell Republican 13,10530.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,751
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,71979.2% DemocraticJeanne KohlwellesWon Democratic 44,42277.9% RepublicanFlores Republican 12,58822.1% RepublicanBlake Republican 12,02220.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,771
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,99170.6% DemocraticLarry PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,10562.4% RepublicanPat Olson Republican 11,53737.6% RepublicanDunham Republican 9,13829.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,654
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,01272.1% DemocraticLarry PhillipsWon Democratic 27,01664.8% RepublicanBarger Republican 14,64835.2% RepublicanKahler Republican 11,03625.7% OtherAvery Garrett Other 9422.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,085
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSeth ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,465100.0% DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,620100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,900
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,81270.7% DemocraticSeth ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,48265.8% RepublicanMcWhorter Republican 14,26734.2% RepublicanJohn Lynch Republican 12,33929.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,507
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,65065.3% DemocraticSeth ArmstrongWon Democratic 21,34266.0% RepublicanLance Robinson Republican 10,98734.0% RepublicanAspen Republican 10,62532.0% LibertarianTrossrarig Libertarian 9032.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,073
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe TallerWon(incumbent) Republican 21,14466.6% DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,06954.3% RepublicanJay Lane Republican 15,23945.8% DemocraticScott Lewis Democratic 10,62133.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,830
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe TallerWon(incumbent) Republican 15,89971.0% DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,74262.9% RepublicanRichard Dollarhide Republican 8,69337.1% DemocraticRich Nordstrand Democratic 6,49629.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,551
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,72852.7% RepublicanJoe TallerWon Republican 15,90449.8% RepublicanKenneth O. Eikenberry(incumbent) Republican 15,62546.5% DemocraticRay Moore Democratic 15,20547.6% LibertarianRichard R. Dyment Libertarian 5231.6% OtherRobert Turney Other 2990.9% OtherKen Arnoldi Other 2670.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,836
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,01564.6% RepublicanKenneth O. EikenberryWon(incumbent) Republican 11,99656.7% DemocraticRay Moore Democratic 9,14843.3% RepublicanEdward Lubin Republican 6,98032.2% LibertarianRichard R. Dyment Libertarian 6973.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,990
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen SommersWon Democratic 15,92552.9% RepublicanKenneth O. EikenberryWon(incumbent) Republican 15,00752.0% DemocraticIan Macgowan Democratic 13,88148.0% RepublicanGladys Kirk(incumbent) Republican 13,78145.8% OtherGlenn Young Other 2420.8% LibertarianDavid Odden Libertarian 1540.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,272
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth O. EikenberryWon Republican 9,79770.5% RepublicanGladys KirkWon(incumbent) Republican 9,76559.6% DemocraticJames A. Rafferty Democratic 6,60740.4% DemocraticHarry E. Lee Democratic 4,10329.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,671
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGladys KirkWon(incumbent) Republican 14,609100.0% RepublicanJohn MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 14,02773.6% DemocraticNorah Vantassel Democratic 5,03526.4%
- 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:36
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