Washington State House District 46
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Darya Farivar Democratic, Gerry Pollet Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
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Pos. 1
- Gerry PolletIncumbentDemocratic
- Will DreherDemocratic
Pos. 2
- Darya FarivarIncumbentDemocratic
- Rodney 'Star' ThornleyOther(Independent Party)
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- Last election
- Gerry Pollet (Democratic) won by 0.9 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
Pos. 1
- Gerry PolletIncumbentDemocratic
- Will DreherDemocratic
Pos. 2
- Darya FarivarIncumbentDemocratic
- Rodney 'Star' ThornleyOther(Independent Party)
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 165,229
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerry PolletWon Democratic 72,72787.4% DemocraticDarya FarivarWon Democratic 70,95286.5% RepublicanSimone Barron Republican 10,83213.2% RepublicanBeth Daranciang Republican 10,35312.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2480.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1170.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 127,676
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerry PolletWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,17985.1% DemocraticDarya FarivarWon Democratic 38,60259.2% DemocraticLelach Rave Democratic 26,13940.1% DemocraticHadeel Jeanne Democratic 8,82914.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4640.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4630.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 182,543
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerry PolletWon(incumbent) Democratic 76,56383.8% DemocraticJavier ValdezWon(incumbent) Democratic 74,37781.6% RepublicanBeth Daranciang Republican 16,70518.3% RepublicanEric J. Brown Republican 14,70416.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1020.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 920.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 157,175
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJavier ValdezWon Democratic 65,38383.5% DemocraticGerry PolletWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,20682.7% RepublicanJeff Patton Republican 13,61517.3% RepublicanJerry Zeiger-Buccola Republican 12,97116.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,089
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJessyn FarrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,887100.0% DemocraticGerry PolletWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,83184.9% LibertarianStephanie Heart Viskovich Libertarian 11,37115.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,405
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJessyn FarrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,00482.3% DemocraticGerry PolletWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,389100.0% RepublicanBranden Curtis Republican 9,01217.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 128,739
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerry PolletWon Democratic 42,95265.4% DemocraticJessyn FarrellWon Democratic 40,22863.8% DemocraticSarajane Siegfriedt Democratic 22,83836.2% DemocraticSylvester Cann Democratic 22,72134.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,998
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis G. KenneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,97984.0% DemocraticDavid FrocktWon Democratic 39,018100.0% OtherBeau Gunderson Other 8,00116.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,733
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis G. KenneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,94382.9% DemocraticScott WhiteWon Democratic 42,41071.6% DemocraticGerry Pollet Democratic 16,84228.4% RepublicanJohn Sweeney Republican 10,53817.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,568
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames McIntireWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,04283.7% DemocraticPhyllis G. KenneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,34483.1% RepublicanKeith Nils Ljunghammar Republican 8,17916.9% RepublicanSeptember S. Secrist Republican 8,00316.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,762
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhyllis G. KenneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,00787.8% DemocraticJames McIntireWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,41071.8% RepublicanBrien L. Downie Republican 10,43816.9% LibertarianGary Stute Libertarian 6,92712.2% GreenChris Laroche Green 5,7009.2% LibertarianMack J. Barnette Libertarian 1,2802.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,190
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim McIntireWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,258100.0% DemocraticPhyllis G. KenneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,932100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,638
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim McIntireWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,19386.0% DemocraticPhyllis G. KenneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,70478.7% RepublicanTim Grove Republican 10,22621.3% LibertarianJohn Sample Libertarian 4,4719.6% OtherPennie Stasik Ogrady Other 2,0444.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,399
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim McIntireWon Democratic 32,92576.9% DemocraticPhyllis G. KenneyWon Democratic 32,70776.8% RepublicanDon Arnold Republican 9,88423.2% RepublicanNick Slepko Republican 8,62220.1% OtherA. J. Skurdal Other 1,2613.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,894
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarlin AppelwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,369100.0% DemocraticKen JacobsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,525100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,280
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarlin AppelwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,144100.0% DemocraticKen JacobsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,136100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,947
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen JacobsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,33374.4% DemocraticMarlin AppelwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,62472.8% RepublicanFulmer Republican 11,91622.5% RepublicanKleschen Republican 11,74622.1% IndependentStubbs Independent 2,7005.1% IndependentWyrick Independent 1,6283.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,229
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen JacobsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,311100.0% DemocraticMarlin AppelwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,21071.8% RepublicanJohn Gibbons Republican 8,70828.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,805
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarlin AppelwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,38371.8% DemocraticKen JacobsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,10667.3% RepublicanYoder Republican 14,62632.7% RepublicanJohn Gibbons Republican 11,21424.9% LibertarianCornell Libertarian 1,4763.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,075
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen JacobsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,76070.5% DemocraticMarlin AppelwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,70570.7% RepublicanYoder Republican 10,34829.5% RepublicanIllman Republican 10,26229.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,624
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen JacobsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,25858.0% DemocraticMarlin AppelwickWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,84055.8% RepublicanIrv Greengo Republican 20,50144.2% RepublicanBond Republican 19,02542.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,644
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarlin AppelwickWon Democratic 19,11052.8% DemocraticKen JacobsenWon Democratic 19,04952.3% RepublicanWilliam H. Ellis(incumbent) Republican 17,36547.7% RepublicanCharles Robinson Republican 17,12047.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,503
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanIrv GreengoWon(incumbent) Republican 20,41859.5% RepublicanWilliam H. EllisWon Republican 19,91158.2% DemocraticVirginia Bishop Democratic 14,29841.8% DemocraticMarlin Appelwick Democratic 13,87640.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,890
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott BlairWon(incumbent) Republican 18,910100.0% RepublicanIrv GreengoWon(incumbent) Republican 12,16950.8% DemocraticJim Todd Democratic 11,81149.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,839
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott BlairWon(incumbent) Republican 19,26258.0% RepublicanIrv GreengoWon Republican 17,93953.4% DemocraticJim Cochrane Democratic 15,67846.6% DemocraticJim Mundt Democratic 13,96042.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,701
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul KraabelWon(incumbent) Republican 14,47360.8% RepublicanScott BlairWon(incumbent) Republican 13,04954.6% DemocraticVirginia Bishop Democratic 10,86345.4% DemocraticAllen Noel Democratic 9,31639.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,648
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul KraabelWon(incumbent) Republican 20,24367.8% RepublicanE. Scott BlairWon(incumbent) Republican 18,22063.3% DemocraticLes Wood Democratic 10,56736.7% DemocraticJohn McDonald Democratic 9,61832.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,235
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul KraabelWon Republican 11,99365.2% RepublicanScott BlairWon Republican 10,86154.7% DemocraticPauline Cramer Democratic 8,98845.3% DemocraticEd Kamai Democratic 6,39334.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,939
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAudley F. MahaffeyWon(incumbent) Republican 16,13664.4% RepublicanGeorge ScottWon Republican 16,08367.4% DemocraticTim Stander Democratic 8,92635.6% DemocraticJohn R. Hawkins Democratic 7,79432.6%
- 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:46
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