Washington State House District 48
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Osman Salahuddin Democratic, Amy Walen Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Vandana Slatter (Democratic) won by 27.4 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
Pos. 1
- Osman SalahuddinIncumbentDemocratic
- Jeffery PoppeRepublican
Pos. 2
- Jessica ForsytheDemocratic
- Amy WalenIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 103,678
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAmy WalenWon Democratic 43,66495.7% DemocraticVandana SlatterWon Democratic 39,64568.3% RepublicanLynn Trinh Republican 18,33031.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,9454.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 940.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,028
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVandana SlatterWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,91496.4% DemocraticAmy WalenWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,55796.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,2873.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,2703.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,743
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVandana SlatterWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,42671.3% DemocraticAmy WalenWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,21370.9% RepublicanTim J. Hickey Republican 20,11529.0% RepublicanVictor H. Bishop Republican 19,88428.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 620.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 430.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,179
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVandana SlatterWon Democratic 40,408100.0% DemocraticAmy WalenWon Democratic 34,14373.0% DemocraticCindi Bright Democratic 12,62827.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,231
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan McBrideWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,63372.6% DemocraticPatty KudererWon Democratic 39,47270.1% LibertarianMichelle Darnell Libertarian 16,82429.9% LibertarianBenjamin Judah Phelps Libertarian 15,30227.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,505
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,16869.5% DemocraticJoan McBrideWon Democratic 24,81569.2% RepublicanBill Hirt Republican 11,47330.5% LibertarianTim Turner Libertarian 11,04930.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,974
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,36269.3% DemocraticCyrus HabibWon Democratic 35,07861.4% RepublicanHank Myers Republican 22,07138.6% RepublicanBill Hirt Republican 17,46330.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,526
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb EddyWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,94157.3% DemocraticRoss HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,98154.0% RepublicanDiane Tebelius Republican 21,28346.0% RepublicanPhilip L. Wilson Republican 19,32142.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,348
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,58664.3% DemocraticDeb EddyWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,56059.5% RepublicanRonald G. Fuller Republican 20,12840.5% RepublicanCharles A. Lapp Republican 18,07435.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,844
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,87767.3% DemocraticDeborah H. EddyWon Democratic 23,01557.6% RepublicanBret A. Olson Republican 16,91342.4% RepublicanNancy Potts Republican 13,03932.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,192
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss HunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,09557.1% RepublicanRodney TomWon(incumbent) Republican 26,65051.8% DemocraticDebi Golden Democratic 24,83448.2% RepublicanJames E. Whitfield Republican 22,61342.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,572
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss HunterWon Democratic 18,54152.8% RepublicanRodney TomWon Republican 18,10652.6% RepublicanGeorge Aiton Republican 16,58947.2% DemocraticConnie Espe Democratic 14,39141.8% LibertarianJeff Jared Libertarian 1,9455.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,614
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLuke EsserWon(incumbent) Republican 24,66358.9% RepublicanSteve VanluvenWon(incumbent) Republican 24,24856.8% DemocraticRandy Johnson Democratic 17,22741.1% DemocraticKaren Marchioro Democratic 17,17840.2% LibertarianRichard Gallegos Libertarian 1,2983.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,021
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve VanluvenWon(incumbent) Republican 25,726100.0% RepublicanLuke EsserWon Republican 20,75258.8% DemocraticKaren Howard Democratic 14,54341.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,196
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill ReamsWon(incumbent) Republican 28,21565.9% RepublicanSteve VanluvenWon(incumbent) Republican 27,409100.0% DemocraticMax Henry Democratic 14,57234.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,995
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill ReamsWon(incumbent) Republican 25,918100.0% RepublicanSteve VanluvenWon(incumbent) Republican 21,23062.3% DemocraticStu Jacobson Democratic 12,84737.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,467
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve VanluvenWon(incumbent) Republican 29,33963.3% RepublicanBill ReamsWon Republican 29,20860.7% DemocraticTobiason Democratic 17,00836.7% DemocraticTilley Democratic 14,58330.3% LibertarianPatricia Isenberg Libertarian 2,4705.1% IndependentHedegard Independent 1,8593.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,207
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy FergusonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,462100.0% RepublicanSteve VanluvenWon(incumbent) Republican 17,19664.3% DemocraticTim Brown Democratic 7,60528.4% LibertarianTom Isenberg Libertarian 1,9447.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,573
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy FergusonWon(incumbent) Republican 29,09871.0% RepublicanSteve VanluvenWon Republican 28,62870.5% DemocraticDorothy Hill King Democratic 11,85928.9% DemocraticMarian Hatch Democratic 10,51425.9% LibertarianTom Isenberg Libertarian 1,4743.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,009
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy FergusonWon Republican 20,28274.0% RepublicanPaul SandersWon(incumbent) Republican 17,82164.6% DemocraticStock Democratic 9,76135.4% DemocraticKriloff Democratic 7,14526.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,618
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve VanluvenWon Republican 26,49769.9% RepublicanPaul SandersWon(incumbent) Republican 26,15267.6% DemocraticWeiss Democratic 12,54932.4% DemocraticSnyder Democratic 11,42030.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,917
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan McDonaldWon(incumbent) Republican 19,23869.2% RepublicanPaul SandersWon(incumbent) Republican 18,66366.4% DemocraticMirsepasy Democratic 9,45733.6% DemocraticEdward Ekstedt Democratic 8,55930.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,933
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan McDonaldWon(incumbent) Republican 26,617100.0% RepublicanPaul SandersWon(incumbent) Republican 24,316100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,455
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan McDonaldWon Republican 12,099100.0% RepublicanPaul SandersWon Republican 11,356100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,266
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemper FreemanWon(incumbent) Republican 20,71467.5% RepublicanJames GillelandWon(incumbent) Republican 19,61964.2% DemocraticWilliam R. Reynolds Democratic 10,93635.8% DemocraticRobert Salopek Democratic 9,99732.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,455
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames GillelandWon(incumbent) Republican 13,25071.7% RepublicanKemper FreemanWon Republican 13,01568.6% DemocraticEdward Ekstedt Democratic 5,95531.4% DemocraticCarl H. Schwartz Democratic 5,23528.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,505
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. JonesWon Republican 20,91870.6% RepublicanJames GillelandWon(incumbent) Republican 20,25867.8% DemocraticAlexander M. Unwin Democratic 9,63532.2% DemocraticKenneth W. Day Democratic 8,69429.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,667
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames GillelandWon Republican 12,15363.4% RepublicanRichard U. ChapinWon(incumbent) Republican 12,00964.9% DemocraticG. P. Hanson Democratic 7,02136.6% DemocraticFred Meitzer Democratic 5,87331.8% IndependentHenry G. Washkuhn Independent 6113.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,089
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard U. ChapinWon Republican 15,25165.0% RepublicanAl LelandWon(incumbent) Republican 14,89160.5% DemocraticRalph M. Mero Jr. Democratic 9,41838.2% DemocraticCharles S. Peterson Democratic 8,20735.0% OtherH. G. Washkuhn Other 3221.3%
- 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:48
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