Washington State House District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Hunter Abell Republican, Andrew Engell Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Hunter AbellRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winAndrew EngellRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
Hunter Abell 70.7Andrew Engell 70.7
Last result · 2024 general
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
Side by side
Left column: AbellRight column: Engell
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- Won 1 of 1
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 159,115
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHunter AbellWon Republican 58,07170.7% RepublicanAndrew EngellWon Republican 48,78563.4% RepublicanSoo Ing-Moody Republican 27,49635.7% DemocraticPaul "Rocky" Dean Democratic 23,92929.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 7150.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,170
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 51,07497.1% RepublicanJacquelin MaycumberWon(incumbent) Republican 42,61172.8% RepublicanLonny Ray Williams Republican 14,77125.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,5342.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,1802.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 169,196
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 62,61574.9% RepublicanJacquelin MaycumberWon(incumbent) Republican 61,48571.9% DemocraticGeorgia D. Davenport Democratic 23,97328.0% OtherJj Wandler Other 20,73524.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2880.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1000.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,489
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJacquelin MaycumberWon Republican 47,36568.4% RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 46,98767.8% DemocraticMike Bell Democratic 22,27032.2% DemocraticRandall Michaelis Democratic 21,86731.6%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 159,115
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHunter AbellWon Republican 58,07170.7% RepublicanAndrew EngellWon Republican 48,78563.4% RepublicanSoo Ing-Moody Republican 27,49635.7% DemocraticPaul "Rocky" Dean Democratic 23,92929.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 7150.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,170
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 51,07497.1% RepublicanJacquelin MaycumberWon(incumbent) Republican 42,61172.8% RepublicanLonny Ray Williams Republican 14,77125.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,5342.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,1802.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 169,196
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 62,61574.9% RepublicanJacquelin MaycumberWon(incumbent) Republican 61,48571.9% DemocraticGeorgia D. Davenport Democratic 23,97328.0% OtherJj Wandler Other 20,73524.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2880.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1000.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,489
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJacquelin MaycumberWon Republican 47,36568.4% RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 46,98767.8% DemocraticMike Bell Democratic 22,27032.2% DemocraticRandall Michaelis Democratic 21,86731.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,170
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShelly ShortWon(incumbent) Republican 56,589100.0% RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 49,63576.9% LibertarianMike Foster Libertarian 14,94623.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,042
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 38,93483.1% RepublicanShelly ShortWon(incumbent) Republican 37,64879.8% LibertarianJames R. Apker Libertarian 9,52820.2% OtherRonnie Rae Other 7,93216.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,905
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShelly ShortWon(incumbent) Republican 50,821100.0% RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 36,74764.4% RepublicanRobert Wilson Republican 20,33735.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,837
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 41,998100.0% RepublicanShelly ShortWon(incumbent) Republican 41,839100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 99,386
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 46,486100.0% RepublicanShelly ShortWon Republican 30,35657.4% RepublicanSue Lani Madsen Republican 22,54442.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,007
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel A. KretzWon(incumbent) Republican 34,543100.0% RepublicanRobert SumpWon(incumbent) Republican 28,70263.1% DemocraticJack Miller Democratic 16,76236.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,811
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert SumpWon(incumbent) Republican 33,86364.1% RepublicanJoel A. KretzWon Republican 32,57865.2% DemocraticYvette Joseph Democratic 17,42234.8% DemocraticJack Miller Democratic 17,32732.8% LibertarianDave Wordinger Libertarian 1,6213.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,222
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCathy McMorrisWon(incumbent) Republican 28,31274.1% RepublicanBob SumpWon(incumbent) Republican 25,84868.0% DemocraticRonald Lloyd McCoy Democratic 12,14632.0% DemocraticJack McLean Democratic 9,91625.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,331
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob SumpWon(incumbent) Republican 35,36667.6% RepublicanCathy McMorrisWon(incumbent) Republican 34,48270.3% DemocraticRonald Lloyd McCoy Democratic 16,93932.4% DemocraticGary E. McKinney Democratic 14,54429.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,568
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCathy McMorrisWon(incumbent) Republican 32,947100.0% RepublicanBob SumpWon(incumbent) Republican 31,621100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,522
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCathy McMorrisWon(incumbent) Republican 30,30964.5% RepublicanBob SumpWon Republican 27,30557.5% DemocraticKurt Matter Democratic 20,22042.5% DemocraticBrad Lyons Democratic 16,68835.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,004
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve FuhrmanWon(incumbent) Republican 31,57374.6% RepublicanCathy McMorrisWon Republican 28,47068.3% DemocraticJohn McLaughlin Democratic 13,20031.7% IndependentJack McLean Independent 10,76125.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,625
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve FuhrmanWon(incumbent) Republican 27,54261.6% RepublicanBob MortonWon(incumbent) Republican 26,04862.1% DemocraticStone Democratic 15,87837.9% DemocraticJohn McLaughlin Democratic 15,10533.8% IndependentJack McLean Independent 2,0524.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,140
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve FuhrmanWon(incumbent) Republican 17,17461.6% RepublicanBob MortonWon Republican 16,11059.1% DemocraticJohn McLaughlin Democratic 11,15940.9% DemocraticRichard Reed Democratic 10,69738.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,224
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve FuhrmanWon(incumbent) Republican 19,48858.2% DemocraticTom BristowWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,99358.0% DemocraticGray Democratic 13,99941.8% RepublicanMcClanahan Republican 13,74442.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,599
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom BristowWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,79862.9% RepublicanSteve FuhrmanWon(incumbent) Republican 15,98356.5% DemocraticPatterson Democratic 12,33243.5% RepublicanMcClanahan Republican 10,48637.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,086
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve FuhrmanWon(incumbent) Republican 21,97562.0% DemocraticTom BristowWon Democratic 17,30251.4% RepublicanMcCombs Republican 16,35248.6% DemocraticBruce A. Wilson Democratic 13,45738.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,857
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis M. EggerWon Democratic 16,17855.3% RepublicanSteve FuhrmanWon Republican 15,91053.8% DemocraticBetty Clarke Democratic 13,66446.2% RepublicanMcCombs Republican 13,10544.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,299
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott BarrWon(incumbent) Republican 26,44370.1% RepublicanHelen FancherWon(incumbent) Republican 26,19467.9% DemocraticDennis R. Scott Democratic 12,40532.1% DemocraticJohn D. Linder Democratic 11,25729.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,649
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHelen FancherWon(incumbent) Republican 18,06168.2% RepublicanScott BarrWon(incumbent) Republican 15,53657.2% DemocraticLouis M. Egger Democratic 11,63142.8% DemocraticJohn D. Linder Democratic 8,42131.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,514
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott BarrWon Republican 17,77658.0% RepublicanHelen FancherWon Republican 16,94153.2% DemocraticRon Schmidt Democratic 14,90546.8% DemocraticJohn D. Linder Democratic 12,89242.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,644
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe D. HausslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,76961.8% RepublicanWilliam SchumakerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,05755.9% DemocraticDouglas Lambarth Democratic 10,30744.1% RepublicanWendell V. George Republican 7,62834.2% OtherRichard R. Miehls Other 8834.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,235
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe D. HausslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,41662.4% RepublicanWilliam SchumakerWon(incumbent) Republican 17,35461.3% DemocraticCarl V. Putman Democratic 10,98038.8% RepublicanJames G. Swinyard Republican 10,48537.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,005
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarlton A. GladderWon(incumbent) Republican 9,81765.2% RepublicanEdward F. HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 9,17861.4% DemocraticHarry Hennessey Democratic 5,76638.6% DemocraticElizabeth Kunz Democratic 5,24434.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,489
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward F. HarrisWon(incumbent) Republican 10,506100.0% RepublicanCarlton A. GladderWon(incumbent) Republican 9,90858.3% DemocraticGerald L. Cunningham Democratic 7,07541.7%
- 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
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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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026