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Washington House District 39
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Carolyn Eslick Republican (not a candidate in 2026), Sam Low Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Sam Low (Republican) won by 3.7 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
- Kathryn LewandowskyDemocratic
- Sam LowIncumbentRepublican
Pos. 2
- Ida KeeleyDemocratic
- Steve EwingRepublican
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (24 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 147,340
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarolyn EslickWon Republican 45,25962.6% RepublicanSam LowWon Republican 44,16358.9% RepublicanRobert J. Sutherland Republican 29,69839.6% RepublicanJackie Huey Republican 25,61035.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,4702.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,1401.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,553
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarolyn EslickWon(incumbent) Republican 38,51959.5% RepublicanSam LowWon Republican 31,99754.4% DemocraticJessica Wadhams Democratic 26,08240.3% RepublicanRobert J. Sutherland(incumbent) Republican 24,97642.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,8563.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1230.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,161
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarolyn EslickWon(incumbent) Republican 51,06763.0% RepublicanRobert J. SutherlandWon(incumbent) Republican 48,71660.0% DemocraticClaus Joens Democratic 32,34939.9% DemocraticRyan Johnson Democratic 29,83336.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1000.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 960.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,109
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarolyn EslickWon Republican 34,27858.1% RepublicanRobert J. SutherlandWon Republican 33,39956.5% DemocraticIvan Lewis Democratic 25,68243.5% DemocraticEric Halvorson Democratic 24,75041.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,913
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan KristiansenWon(incumbent) Republican 37,50361.7% RepublicanJohn KosterWon Republican 37,25061.0% DemocraticRonda Metcalf Democratic 23,85439.0% DemocraticLinda M. Wright Democratic 23,30638.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,363
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan KristiansenWon(incumbent) Republican 30,832100.0% RepublicanElizabeth ScottWon(incumbent) Republican 24,75362.6% DemocraticCharles Jensen Democratic 14,77837.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,215
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan KristiansenWon(incumbent) Republican 32,04455.4% RepublicanElizabeth ScottWon Republican 30,66753.5% DemocraticEleanor Walters Democratic 26,70546.5% DemocraticLinda Wright Democratic 25,79944.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,906
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk PearsonWon(incumbent) Republican 41,784100.0% RepublicanDan KristiansenWon(incumbent) Republican 31,57859.4% DemocraticEleanor Walters Democratic 21,54440.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,347
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk PearsonWon(incumbent) Republican 37,45561.9% RepublicanDan KristiansenWon(incumbent) Republican 33,62955.3% DemocraticScott Olson Democratic 27,17544.7% DemocraticDavid E. Personius Democratic 23,08838.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,392
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk PearsonWon(incumbent) Republican 30,912100.0% RepublicanDaniel KristiansenWon(incumbent) Republican 22,44454.1% DemocraticScott R. Olson Democratic 19,03645.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,418
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk PearsonWon(incumbent) Republican 32,34459.6% RepublicanDaniel KristiansenWon(incumbent) Republican 30,44356.3% DemocraticJoel Selling Democratic 23,67143.7% DemocraticPedro J. Gonzales Democratic 21,96040.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,865
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk PearsonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,36359.0% RepublicanDan KristiansenWon Republican 18,22555.2% DemocraticBob Quarterman Democratic 14,79244.8% DemocraticJohn A. Painter Democratic 13,48541.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,381
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHans DunsheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,01250.6% RepublicanKirk PearsonWon Republican 27,16448.5% DemocraticLiz Loomis Democratic 26,86647.9% RepublicanDan Kristiansen Republican 26,56446.4% LibertarianChristine Lawniczak Libertarian 2,0393.6% LibertarianRobert Donat Libertarian 1,7363.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,192
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHans DunsheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,50557.5% RepublicanJohn KosterWon(incumbent) Republican 21,58251.9% DemocraticPatricia Patterson Democratic 20,03048.1% RepublicanKen Estes Republican 18,07542.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,524
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHans DunsheeWon Democratic 25,63153.2% RepublicanJohn KosterWon(incumbent) Republican 25,00652.8% RepublicanKeith Groen Republican 22,51546.8% DemocraticJeff Soth Democratic 22,37247.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,870
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVal StevensWon(incumbent) Republican 21,93663.8% RepublicanJohn KosterWon Republican 18,18552.7% DemocraticHans Dunshee(incumbent) Democratic 16,32447.3% DemocraticSteve Hobbs Democratic 12,42536.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,475
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVal StevensWon Republican 23,01752.4% DemocraticHans DunsheeWon Democratic 22,42352.7% DemocraticLebow Democratic 20,87647.6% RepublicanKirk Pearson Republican 20,15947.3% - No results on file 1981 to 1991
- Votes for listed candidates
- 73,283
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MitchellWon(incumbent) Republican 24,36066.3% DemocraticGary ScottWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,90965.4% RepublicanHarold C. Boreson Republican 12,65734.6% DemocraticJohn Beck Democratic 12,35733.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,445
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary ScottWon Democratic 11,54362.7% RepublicanJim MitchellWon Republican 10,96160.8% DemocraticVern Anderson Democratic 7,08039.2% RepublicanPaul Shinoda(incumbent) Republican 6,86137.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,860
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt ClementeWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,27862.0% RepublicanPaul ShinodaWon Republican 16,27256.1% DemocraticCharles Moon(incumbent) Democratic 12,73643.9% RepublicanClement H. Hayes Republican 10,57438.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,822
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt ClementeWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,88966.8% DemocraticCharles MoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,40852.2% RepublicanPaul Shinoda Republican 8,62247.8% RepublicanPat Ward Republican 5,90333.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,989
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles MoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,84355.6% DemocraticArt ClementeWon Democratic 12,67450.5% RepublicanJames Mitchell Republican 12,43549.5% RepublicanJ. L. Chandler Republican 11,03744.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,513
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles MoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,89264.6% DemocraticHenry BackstromWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,65957.5% RepublicanDon Regan Republican 9,35942.5% RepublicanB. A. Ferguson Republican 7,60335.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,558
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles MoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,981100.0% DemocraticHenry BackstromWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,53665.9% RepublicanStuart H. Peckham Republican 8,04134.1%
- 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:39
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026