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Washington House District 40
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Debra Lekanoff Democratic, Alex Ramel Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
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Pos. 1
- Debra LekanoffIncumbentDemocratic
- Cindy CarterRepublican
Pos. 2
- Alex RamelIncumbentDemocratic
- Joseph SegaultIndependent
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- Last election
- Debra Lekanoff (Democratic) won by 0.5 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Pos. 1
- Debra LekanoffIncumbentDemocratic
- Cindy CarterRepublican
Pos. 2
- Alex RamelIncumbentDemocratic
- Joseph SegaultIndependent
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 132,601
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebra LekanoffWon Democratic 63,99396.2% DemocraticAlex RamelWon Democratic 63,21595.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2,8284.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2,5653.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 140,014
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebra LekanoffWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,48869.2% DemocraticAlex RamelWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,32673.7% RepublicanShannon Perkes Republican 23,20830.6% DemocraticTrevor Smith Democratic 14,97823.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,8722.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1420.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,291
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebra LekanoffWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,89895.7% DemocraticAlex RamelWon Democratic 58,91568.1% RepublicanRuss Dzialo Republican 27,40831.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2,9154.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1550.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 124,692
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeff MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,847100.0% DemocraticDebra LekanoffWon Democratic 48,15367.0% RepublicanMichael Petrish Republican 23,69233.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,805
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKristine LyttonWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,429100.0% DemocraticJeff MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,376100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,933
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeff MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,864100.0% DemocraticKristine LyttonWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,30565.1% RepublicanDaniel R. Miller Republican 16,76434.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,124
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKristine LyttonWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,11373.6% DemocraticJeff MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,86875.4% IndependentBrandon Robinson Independent 15,81026.4% GreenHoward A. Pellett Green 14,33324.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,259
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKristine LyttonWon Democratic 33,30457.3% DemocraticJeff MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,06456.9% RepublicanJohn Swapp Republican 25,07943.1% RepublicanMike Newman Republican 24,81242.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,419
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave QuallWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,568100.0% DemocraticJeff MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,16876.3% GreenHoward Pellett Green 13,68323.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,187
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeffrey MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,962100.0% DemocraticDavid QuallWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,95376.6% RepublicanDouglas S. Revelle Republican 11,27223.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,849
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid QuallWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,630100.0% DemocraticJeffery MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,219100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,891
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeff MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,92962.1% DemocraticDave QuallWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,74260.4% RepublicanDan Bartolovic Republican 14,62137.9% RepublicanRoger E. Pederson Republican 14,04335.7% LibertarianBrian J. Rosenau Libertarian 1,5564.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 103,304
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave QuallWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,97677.7% DemocraticJeff MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,88758.1% RepublicanBruce Ayers Republican 19,12236.0% LibertarianMark G. Leigh Libertarian 11,16022.3% LibertarianCharles Manning Libertarian 3,1595.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,890
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave QuallWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,552100.0% DemocraticJeff MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,03359.1% RepublicanSteve Chronister Republican 17,30540.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,691
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave QuallWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,85059.9% DemocraticJeff MorrisWon Democratic 27,60756.5% RepublicanDaniel R. Miller Republican 21,26343.5% RepublicanBob Brown Republican 19,97140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,386
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave QuallWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,96956.6% RepublicanCheryl HymesWon Republican 21,19651.9% DemocraticKris Molesworth Democratic 19,64048.1% RepublicanMark L. Hulst Republican 17,58143.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,494
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave QuallWon Democratic 28,15158.4% DemocraticRob JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,45456.8% RepublicanWheeler Republican 20,84943.2% RepublicanMilnor Republican 20,04041.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,818
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarriet A. SpanelWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,77858.6% DemocraticRob JohnsonWon Democratic 20,19857.1% RepublicanJim Youngsman(incumbent) Republican 15,16342.9% RepublicanKribs Republican 14,67941.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,488
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarriet A. SpanelWon Democratic 27,62562.9% RepublicanJim YoungsmanWon Republican 22,66550.9% DemocraticJim Fox Democratic 21,88449.1% RepublicanWard Republican 16,31437.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,945
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick McMullenWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,03056.3% DemocraticHarriet SpanelWon Democratic 17,21250.4% RepublicanHomer Lundquist(incumbent) Republican 16,95449.6% RepublicanMenish Republican 14,74943.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,780
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick McMullenWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,78362.3% RepublicanHomer LundquistWon Republican 21,57349.7% DemocraticBrainard Democratic 20,76247.8% RepublicanLindstrom Republican 15,57837.7% LibertarianBrittain Libertarian 1,0842.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,647
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick McMullenWon Democratic 17,09952.1% RepublicanPat FiskeWon(incumbent) Republican 16,48950.2% DemocraticDahl Democratic 15,41546.9% RepublicanHomer Lundquist(incumbent) Republican 14,79745.1% LibertarianBrittain Libertarian 9362.9% LibertarianSpanos Libertarian 9112.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,272
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPat FiskeWon Republican 24,02558.2% RepublicanHomer LundquistWon Republican 22,29754.4% DemocraticJohn Boynton Democratic 18,70945.6% DemocraticJerry L. Vrooman(incumbent) Democratic 17,24141.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,427
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDuane BerentsonWon(incumbent) Republican 17,01563.6% DemocraticJerry L. VroomanWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,72255.2% RepublicanM. Paul Matthew Republican 11,93544.8% DemocraticJames Desermeaux Democratic 9,75536.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,692
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDuane BerentsonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,05557.6% DemocraticJerry L. VroomanWon Democratic 17,73550.9% RepublicanDon Hansey(incumbent) Republican 17,11749.1% DemocraticDana McBarron Democratic 14,78542.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,304
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon HanseyWon(incumbent) Republican 13,26353.8% RepublicanDuane BerentsonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,58751.0% DemocraticMaria Petrish Democratic 12,08049.0% DemocraticDon Pierson Democratic 11,37446.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,874
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDuane BerentsonWon(incumbent) Republican 16,50651.1% RepublicanDon HanseyWon(incumbent) Republican 15,82950.1% DemocraticDonna Kjargaard Democratic 15,78148.9% DemocraticBen G. Edlund Democratic 15,75849.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,671
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames CostantiWon Republican 10,66351.3% RepublicanDuane BerentsonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,54450.5% DemocraticDonna Kjargaard Democratic 10,32949.5% DemocraticMack Johnson Democratic 10,13548.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,815
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDuane BerentsonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,48460.0% RepublicanDon EldridgeWon(incumbent) Republican 12,67654.3% DemocraticMack Johnson Democratic 10,68545.7% DemocraticW. R. Wilcox Democratic 8,97040.0%
- 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:40
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026