Washington State Senate District 34
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Emily Alvarado Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Joe Nguyen (Democratic) won by 72.3 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Emily AlvaradoIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sos.wa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 21
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History (16 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 69,388
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe NguyenWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,71386.1% RepublicanJohn Potter Republican 9,57013.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1050.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,512
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe NguyenWon Democratic 40,51658.3% DemocraticShannon Braddock Democratic 28,99641.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,436
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon K. NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,436100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,309
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon K. NelsonWon Democratic 37,309100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,203
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe McDermottWon Democratic 49,203100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,739
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErik PoulsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,71379.8% RepublicanPaul Byrne Republican 9,02620.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,719
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErik PoulsenWon Democratic 29,719100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,741
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDow ConstantineWon Democratic 34,28173.3% RepublicanFrank Bradley Republican 12,46026.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,271
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael HeaveyWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,271100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,687
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael HeaveyWon Democratic 25,30567.2% RepublicanSnelling Republican 12,38232.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,795
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil TalmadgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,71668.7% RepublicanP. J. Gallagher Republican 8,07931.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,670
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil TalmadgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,74776.7% RepublicanGahn Republican 6,92323.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,381
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil TalmadgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,08562.0% RepublicanSchmitz Republican 12,29638.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,434
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil TalmadgeWon Democratic 11,35953.0% RepublicanSid Porter Jr. Republican 10,07547.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,546
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy BuffingtonWon Republican 11,04451.3% DemocraticR. R. Greive(incumbent) Democratic 10,50248.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,088
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Washington Senate District 34, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. R. GreiveWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,56373.5% RepublicanHarry C. Fraser Republican 4,03623.6% IndependentKen Chriswell Independent 4892.9%
1970 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
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:wa/sldu:34
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026