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Washington House District 42
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Alicia Rule Democratic, Joe Timmons Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Alicia Rule (Democratic) won by 2.1 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
Pos. 1
- Alicia RuleIncumbentDemocratic
- Misty FlowersRepublican
Pos. 2
- Joe TimmonsIncumbentDemocratic
- Justin PikeRepublican
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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- Legislative (House) District 42· Alicia Rule, Joe Timmons
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 179,891
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlicia RuleWon Democratic 49,80255.4% DemocraticJoe TimmonsWon Democratic 47,94753.3% RepublicanKamal Bhachu Republican 41,89446.6% RepublicanRaymond Pelletti Republican 40,09044.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 860.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 720.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 150,071
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlicia RuleWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,87151.7% DemocraticJoe TimmonsWon Democratic 38,38151.3% RepublicanDan Johnson Republican 36,42948.6% RepublicanTawsha Thompson Republican 36,22048.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 990.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 710.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 184,738
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon ShewmakeWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,70251.7% DemocraticAlicia RuleWon Democratic 47,26051.1% RepublicanLuanne VanWerven(incumbent) Republican 45,10448.8% RepublicanJennifer Sefzik Republican 44,50148.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 930.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 780.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,831
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon ShewmakeWon Democratic 36,70450.7% RepublicanLuanne VanWervenWon(incumbent) Republican 36,24250.1% DemocraticJustin Boneau Democratic 36,16249.9% RepublicanVincent Buys(incumbent) Republican 35,72349.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,656
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVincent BuysWon(incumbent) Republican 41,05457.9% RepublicanLuanne VanWervenWon(incumbent) Republican 39,18454.6% DemocraticSharlaine Laclair Democratic 32,56545.4% DemocraticTracy Atwood Democratic 29,85342.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,359
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVincent BuysWon(incumbent) Republican 29,65058.1% RepublicanLuanne VanWervenWon Republican 28,58155.7% DemocraticSatpal Sidhu Democratic 22,74044.3% DemocraticJoy Monjure Democratic 21,38841.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,316
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason OverstreetWon(incumbent) Republican 35,22554.0% RepublicanVincent BuysWon(incumbent) Republican 34,96753.7% DemocraticMatthew Krogh Democratic 30,15246.3% DemocraticNatalie McClendon Democratic 29,97246.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,505
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason OverstreetWon Republican 31,88552.8% RepublicanVincent BuysWon Republican 30,60850.1% DemocraticKelli Linville(incumbent) Democratic 30,45449.9% DemocraticAl Jensen Democratic 28,55847.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,369
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelli LinvilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,34859.9% RepublicanDoug EricksenWon(incumbent) Republican 39,15558.4% DemocraticMark Flanders Democratic 27,85541.6% RepublicanJere Hawn Republican 27,01140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,339
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelli LinvilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,58367.4% RepublicanDouglas EricksenWon(incumbent) Republican 26,67655.0% DemocraticJasper D. Macslarrow Democratic 21,79845.0% RepublicanCraig L. Mayberry Republican 15,28232.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,976
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelli LinvilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,59657.9% RepublicanDouglas EricksenWon(incumbent) Republican 33,45257.8% DemocraticRobin E. Bailey Democratic 24,47142.3% RepublicanJohn W. Hobberlin Republican 24,45742.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,142
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug EricksenWon(incumbent) Republican 21,32857.6% DemocraticKelli LinvilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,95056.5% RepublicanGene Goldsmith Republican 16,13843.5% DemocraticJim Boyle Democratic 15,72642.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,019
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug EricksenWon(incumbent) Republican 29,98457.5% DemocraticKelli LinvilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,83148.9% RepublicanMarta Guevara Republican 22,89343.3% DemocraticRobert Imhof Democratic 15,14029.0% IndependentKenneth L. Wilcox Independent 5,45210.4% IndependentKaren Durham Independent 2,7395.2% LibertarianTom Spanos Libertarian 1,5943.1% LibertarianJoan B. Hansen Libertarian 1,3862.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,389
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelli LinvilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,78758.1% RepublicanDoug EricksenWon Republican 20,93750.1% DemocraticAl Jensen Democratic 20,82949.9% RepublicanWayne R. Tomlinson Republican 17,83641.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,023
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelli LinvilleWon Democratic 24,50750.9% DemocraticGeorgia Anne GardnerWon Democratic 23,38848.9% RepublicanGene Goldsmith(incumbent) Republican 22,89147.9% RepublicanKaren Frederick Republican 22,34246.4% OtherLonnie Schang Other 1,5463.2% OtherJasmin Liepa Other 1,3492.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,316
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPete KremenWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,10271.5% RepublicanGene GoldsmithWon Republican 19,78853.8% DemocraticKelli Linville(incumbent) Democratic 17,01146.2% RepublicanPullar Republican 10,41528.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,912
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPete KremenWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,809100.0% DemocraticKelli LinvilleWon Democratic 24,95954.1% RepublicanKaren Frederick Republican 21,14445.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,494
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPete KremenWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,21462.6% DemocraticDennis BraddockWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,56656.4% RepublicanLouri Republican 12,81243.6% RepublicanLarson Republican 10,90237.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,761
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPete KremenWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,393100.0% DemocraticDennis BraddockWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,21756.8% RepublicanScholten Republican 16,15143.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,986
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis BraddockWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,08770.9% DemocraticPete KremenWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,22067.1% RepublicanUhrig Republican 9,43532.9% RepublicanPullar Republican 8,24429.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,594
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis BraddockWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,27562.5% DemocraticPete KremenWon Democratic 19,17950.0% RepublicanRoger Vandyken(incumbent) Republican 19,16950.0% RepublicanPost Republican 13,97137.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,067
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger VandykenWon(incumbent) Republican 16,33859.8% DemocraticDennis BraddockWon Democratic 15,16454.6% RepublicanBosman Republican 11,57741.7% DemocraticHummel Democratic 9,49434.8% LibertarianPullar Libertarian 1,4885.5% LibertarianMcCord Libertarian 1,0063.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,307
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger VandykenWon(incumbent) Republican 21,38858.3% DemocraticMary Kay BeckerWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,42551.7% RepublicanJoe Elenbaas Republican 18,17348.3% DemocraticGreg T. Mowat Democratic 14,16138.6% LibertarianThomas Sand Libertarian 1,1603.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,248
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Kay BeckerWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,49758.5% RepublicanRoger VandykenWon Republican 13,31157.4% DemocraticArt Moreau(incumbent) Democratic 9,88142.6% RepublicanCharles Lind Republican 9,55941.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,012
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Kay BeckerWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,08258.6% DemocraticArt MoreauWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,65558.0% RepublicanHugh Pottle Republican 13,47741.4% RepublicanHugh Foulke Republican 12,79842.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,471
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt MoreauWon Democratic 11,84754.1% DemocraticMary K. BeckerWon Democratic 11,72451.9% RepublicanMark Nelson Republican 10,86748.1% RepublicanPhyllis Entriken Republican 10,03345.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,583
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan VandykWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,45858.3% DemocraticH. A. GoltzWon Democratic 17,11157.8% RepublicanCaswell Farr(incumbent) Republican 12,51742.3% RepublicanCraig Hayes Republican 12,49741.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,413
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCas FarrWon(incumbent) Republican 16,30162.9% DemocraticDan VandykWon Democratic 14,54853.6% RepublicanDon HanseyWon Republican 14,41852.8% DemocraticDick J. Kink(incumbent) Democratic 12,91547.3% RepublicanFred A. Veroske(incumbent) Republican 12,61546.4% DemocraticAlbert A. Weivoda Democratic 9,61637.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,692
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred A. VeroskeWon(incumbent) Republican 15,62953.8% DemocraticDick J. KinkWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,58552.9% RepublicanCas FarrWon(incumbent) Republican 14,79152.5% RepublicanDon Hansey Republican 13,89647.1% DemocraticW. O. Redcliffe Democratic 13,40646.2% DemocraticPaul Roley Democratic 13,38547.5%
- 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:42
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026