Washington State House District 4
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rob Chase Republican, Suzanne Schmidt Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Suzanne Schmidt (Republican) won by 4.9 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
- Hillary Q. PhamRepublican
- Trent MaierRepublican
Pos. 2
- Rob ChaseIncumbentRepublican
- Rob TupperDemocratic
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 163,412
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanne SchmidtWon Republican 54,79268.4% RepublicanRob ChaseWon Republican 52,90263.5% DemocraticTed Cummings Democratic 30,20836.3% NonpartisanKristopher Pockell Other 24,81731.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 5450.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1480.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,231
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanne SchmidtWon Republican 41,27563.3% RepublicanLeonard ChristianWon Republican 29,07750.1% RepublicanRob Chase(incumbent) Republican 27,74847.8% DemocraticTed Cummings Democratic 23,79736.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,2432.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 910.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 178,648
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob ChaseWon Republican 55,12462.0% RepublicanBob McCaslinWon(incumbent) Republican 54,11960.3% DemocraticLori Feagan Democratic 35,48639.5% DemocraticLance Gurel Democratic 33,55437.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2220.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1430.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,402
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob McCaslinWon(incumbent) Republican 42,61361.9% RepublicanMatt SheaWon(incumbent) Republican 39,57257.7% DemocraticTed Cummings Democratic 28,96342.3% DemocraticMary May Democratic 26,25438.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,690
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob McCaslinWon(incumbent) Republican 55,755100.0% RepublicanMatt SheaWon(incumbent) Republican 43,91464.6% DemocraticScott V. Stucker Democratic 24,02135.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,055
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob McCaslinWon Republican 25,26858.0% RepublicanMatt SheaWon(incumbent) Republican 25,11457.8% RepublicanJosh Arritola Republican 18,37242.3% RepublicanDiana Wilhite Republican 18,30142.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,113
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry CrouseWon(incumbent) Republican 48,609100.0% RepublicanMatt SheaWon(incumbent) Republican 36,57856.7% DemocraticAmy C. Biviano Democratic 27,92643.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,764
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt SheaWon(incumbent) Republican 43,425100.0% RepublicanLarry CrouseWon(incumbent) Republican 43,339100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 126,650
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt SheaWon Republican 37,03258.5% RepublicanLarry CrouseWon(incumbent) Republican 35,70356.4% DemocraticLinda J. Thompson Democratic 27,61443.6% DemocraticTim Hattenburg Democratic 26,30141.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,992
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry CrouseWon(incumbent) Republican 36,391100.0% RepublicanLynn SchindlerWon(incumbent) Republican 29,66165.0% DemocraticEdward Foote Democratic 15,94035.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,655
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SchindlerWon(incumbent) Republican 37,32365.8% RepublicanLarry CrouseWon(incumbent) Republican 35,07161.5% DemocraticJames Peck Democratic 21,90538.5% DemocraticEd Foote Democratic 19,35634.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,179
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry CrouseWon(incumbent) Republican 29,640100.0% RepublicanLynn SchindlerWon(incumbent) Republican 29,539100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,136
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry CrouseWon(incumbent) Republican 28,09462.7% RepublicanLynn SchindlerWon(incumbent) Republican 25,53160.3% DemocraticJohn Kallas Democratic 16,80939.7% DemocraticCarol Fordduncan Democratic 16,70237.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,340
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry CrouseWon(incumbent) Republican 22,24263.9% RepublicanLynn SchindlerWon Republican 19,28855.8% DemocraticJohn Kallas Democratic 15,26344.2% DemocraticRichard Reed Democratic 12,54736.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,621
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark K. SterkWon Republican 36,937100.0% RepublicanLarry CrouseWon(incumbent) Republican 25,85359.2% DemocraticFrank Galizia Democratic 17,83140.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,457
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PaddenWon(incumbent) Republican 34,287100.0% RepublicanLarry CrouseWon Republican 20,89152.0% DemocraticGeorge Orr(incumbent) Democratic 19,27948.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,664
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge OrrWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,20557.1% RepublicanMike PaddenWon(incumbent) Republican 25,25555.2% DemocraticShirley Rector Democratic 20,53344.8% RepublicanCharlie Wolfe Republican 19,67142.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,341
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PaddenWon(incumbent) Republican 15,18153.1% DemocraticGeorge OrrWon Democratic 14,86251.7% RepublicanCharlie Wolfe(incumbent) Republican 13,86648.3% DemocraticRon Jackson Democratic 13,43246.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,402
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PaddenWon(incumbent) Republican 22,48364.7% RepublicanCharlie WolfeWon Republican 18,21851.1% DemocraticSally Jackson Democratic 17,41048.9% DemocraticMcLeod Democratic 12,29135.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,757
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenwick TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 17,61867.2% RepublicanMike PaddenWon(incumbent) Republican 14,24453.7% DemocraticJackson Democratic 12,27946.3% DemocraticCompton Democratic 8,61632.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,937
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRen TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 23,85166.1% RepublicanMike PaddenWon(incumbent) Republican 22,62763.1% DemocraticKinnune Democratic 13,25036.9% DemocraticMcLeod Democratic 12,20933.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,392
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRen TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 15,67259.0% RepublicanMike PaddenWon(incumbent) Republican 14,37553.6% DemocraticJackson Democratic 12,43146.4% DemocraticKinnune Democratic 10,91441.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,316
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRen TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 24,53265.4% RepublicanMike PaddenWon Republican 20,95255.4% DemocraticDennis Dellwo Democratic 16,84744.6% DemocraticDale Cleod Democratic 12,98534.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,560
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalt O. KnowlesWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,99652.8% RepublicanRen TaylorWon Republican 12,83151.5% DemocraticJack Grier(incumbent) Democratic 12,10848.5% RepublicanMark Waller Republican 11,62547.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,555
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalt O. KnowlesWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,69155.5% DemocraticJack GrierWon Democratic 16,35551.6% RepublicanMarcine D. Deife Republican 15,34448.4% RepublicanEdward J. Mertens Republican 14,16544.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,847
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames KuehnleWon(incumbent) Republican 11,28156.3% DemocraticWalt O. KnowlesWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,24651.8% RepublicanEdward J. Mertens Republican 9,55448.3% DemocraticWalter H. Lindgren Democratic 8,76643.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,575
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim KuehnleWon(incumbent) Republican 17,65458.8% DemocraticWalt O. KnowlesWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,34651.9% RepublicanGordon W. Richardson Republican 14,22848.1% DemocraticHelen E. Drumheller Democratic 12,34741.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,452
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim KuehnleWon(incumbent) Republican 9,14554.8% DemocraticWalt O. KnowlesWon Democratic 8,58651.3% RepublicanGordon W. Richardson(incumbent) Republican 8,16648.8% DemocraticJohn D. Alexander Democratic 7,55545.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,134
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim KuehnleWon Republican 11,41956.6% RepublicanGordon W. RichardsonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,36551.9% DemocraticWalt O. Knowles Democratic 9,60748.1% DemocraticDonald C. Scott Democratic 8,74343.4%
- 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:4
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