The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 10 U.S. representatives from the state of Washington , one from each of the state's 10 congressional districts . The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election , as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections .
Overview
Popular vote
Democratic
59.34%
Republican
39.18%
Other
1.48%
House seats
Democratic
70.00%
Republican
30.00%
District 1
The 1st congressional district spans the northeastern Seattle suburbs , including Redmond and Kirkland , along the Cascades to the Canada–US border. The incumbent was Democrat Suzan DelBene , was re-elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
Jeffrey Beeler Sr. (Republican), Sultan city councilman and candidate for Washington's 1st congressional district in 2018 [2]
Derek Chartrand (Republican), sales executive[2]
Suzan DelBene (Democratic), incumbent U.S Representative
Matthew Heines (independent), educator[2]
Robert Mair (independent), candidate for Washington's 1st congressional district in 2018 [2]
Steve Skelton (Libertarian), office manager[2]
Justin Smoak (independent), mining engineer[2]
Debate
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 2
The 2nd congressional district encompasses the northern Puget Sound area, including Everett and Bellingham . The incumbent was Democrat Rick Larsen , who was re-elected with 71.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
Jason Call (Democratic), progressive activist[11]
James Golder (Republican), former Idaho state representative (1977–1985)[11]
Cody Hart (Republican), U.S. Navy veteran[11]
Timothy Hazelo (Republican), U.S. Navy veteran[11]
Kari Ilonummi (Republican), blogger[11]
Carrie Kennedy (Republican), activist[11]
Rick Larsen (Democratic), incumbent U.S Representative
Tim Uy (Republican), volunteer firefighter[11]
Endorsements
Debate
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 3
The 3rd district encompasses the southernmost portion of western and central Washington. It includes the counties of Lewis , Pacific , Wahkiakum , Cowlitz , Clark , Skamania , and Klickitat , as well as a small sliver of southern Thurston County . The incumbent was Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler , who was re-elected with 52.7% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Peter Khalil (Democratic), legal mediator[20]
Endorsements
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R)
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 4
The 4th congressional district encompasses rural central Washington , including Yakima and Tri-Cities area. The incumbent was Republican Dan Newhouse , was re-elected with 62.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Primary election
Candidates
Ryan Cooper (Libertarian), Libertarian candidate for Washington State Senate in 2018 [27]
Evan Jones (independent), community activist[28]
Doug McKinley (Democratic), attorney[27]
Dan Newhouse (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
Sarena Sloot (Republican), nurse practitioner[28]
Tracy Wright (Republican), computer programmer[27]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 5
The 5th district encompasses eastern Washington , and includes the city of Spokane . The incumbent was Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers , who was re-elected with 54.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
Stephen Major (Republican), former mortgage broker[29]
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[30]
Brendan O'Regan (independent)[31]
Dave Wilson (Democratic), community activist[31]
Withdrawn
Chris Armitage (Democratic), comedian and U.S. Air Force veteran[32] (remained on ballot)
Rob Chase (Republican)[33]
Endorsements
Chris Armitage (D)
U.S. representatives
Organizations
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R)
Federal officials
Organizations
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 6
The 6th district is based on the Olympic Peninsula , and includes western Tacoma . The incumbent was Democrat Derek Kilmer , who was re-elected with 63.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
Johny Alberg (Republican)[37]
Stephen Brodhead (Republican), businessman[37]
Derek Kilmer (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Elizabeth Kreiselmaier (Republican), psychologist[37]
Rebecca Parson (Democratic), Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities commissioner[38]
Chris Welton (Republican), records technician[37]
Withdrew
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 7
The 7th congressional district encompasses most of Seattle , as well Edmonds , Shoreline , Lake Forest Park , Vashon Island , and Burien . The incumbent was Democrat Pramila Jayapal , who was reelected with 83.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
Jack Hughes-Hageman (Democratic)[45]
Pramila Jayapal (Democratic) incumbent U.S Representative
Craig Keller (Republican)[45]
Rick Lewis (independent)[45]
Scott Sutherland (Republican)[45]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 8
The 8th district encompasses the eastern suburbs of Seattle including Sammamish , Maple Valley , Covington , Hobart , Issaquah , and Auburn and stretches into rural central Washington , including Chelan County and Kittitas County , as well as taking in eastern Pierce County . The incumbent was Democrat Kim Schrier , who flipped the district and was elected with 52.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
Declined
Primary results
Endorsements
Jesse Jensen (R)
U.S. representatives
Organizations
Kim Schrier (D)
U.S. presidents
Barack Obama , 44th president of the United States (2009-2017), U.S. Senator from Illinois (2005-2008)[51]
U.S. vice presidents
Joe Biden , 47th vice president of the United States (2009-2017), U.S. Senator from Delaware (1973-2009), 2020 Presidential nominee[51]
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State and local officials
Organizations
Newspapers
General election
Predictions
Results
District 9
The 9th congressional district stretches from small parts of northeastern Tacoma up to southeastern Seattle , taking in the surrounding suburbs, including Federal Way , Des Moines , Kent , SeaTac , Renton , Mercer Island , and Bellevue . The incumbent was Democrat Adam Smith , who was re-elected with 67.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
Doug Basler (Republican)[45]
Jorge Besada (Libertarian)[45]
Joshua Campbell (Republican)[45]
Adam Smith (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 10
The 10th district includes Olympia and the Tacoma suburbs, including Puyallup , Lakewood , and University Place . The incumbent was Democrat Denny Heck , who was re-elected with 61.5% of the vote in 2018.[1] On December 4, 2019, Heck announced that he will retire from Congress and not seek re-election.[57]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
Mary Bacon (Democratic), environmental scientist and U.S. Army veteran[58]
Randy Bell (Democratic)[58]
Richard Boyce (Congress Sucks), Independent candidate for Washington's 10th congressional district in 2016 [58]
Todd Buckley (independent), data analyst[58]
Joshua Collins (Essential Workers), truck driver[59]
Beth Doglio (Democratic), state representative[60]
Phil Gardner (Democratic), former district director for U.S. Representative Denny Heck[61]
Don Hewett (Republican), executive engineer[60]
Rian Ingrim (Republican), businessman and U.S. Army Veteran[60]
Dean Johnson (Republican), Puyallup city councilman[62]
Ralph Johnson (Republican)[58]
Eric LeMay (Democratic), businessman[58]
Jackson Maynard (Republican), attorney[58]
Gordon Press (Republican)[58]
Kristine Reeves (Democratic), former state representative[63]
Nancy Dailey Slotnick (Republican), businesswoman and U.S. Army veteran[58]
Marilyn Strickland (Democratic), CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and former mayor of Tacoma [64]
Ryan Tate (Republican), software engineer[60]
Sam Wright (Democratic)[58]
Declined
Endorsements
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Individuals
Organizations
Debate
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[a]
Margin of error
Marilyn Strickland (D)
Beth Doglio (D)
Undecided
GQR Research [C]
August 24–28, 2020
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
43%
22%
35%
Results
Notes
^ a b Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
Partisan clients
^ The DCCC endorsed Long prior to the sampling period.
^ Poll conducted for the Long campaign.
^ Poll sponsored by Strickland's campaign
References
^ a b c d e f g h i j Wasserman, David; Flinn, Ally (November 7, 2018). "2018 House Popular Vote Tracker" . Cook Political Report. Retrieved March 25, 2019 .
^ a b c d e f "See who filed to run in the August primary" . The Northern Light . May 20, 2020.
^ a b c d e f g h i j "August 4, 2020 Primary Results" . Washington Secretary of State . Retrieved September 6, 2020 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j "2020 House Race Ratings for November 2, 2020" . The Cook Political Report . Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j "2020 House Ratings" . House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j "2020 House race ratings" . Sabato's Crystal Ball . Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j "2020 Election Forecast" . Politico . April 5, 2021.
^ a b c d e f g h i j "2020 House Race Ratings" . Daily Kos Elections . Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j "Battle for House 2020" . RCP . Retrieved April 5, 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j "November 3, 2020 General Election Results" . Washington Secretary of State . Retrieved December 4, 2020 .
^ a b c d e f g Cornfield, Jerry (May 16, 2020). "Many file for county, state and federal offices" . HeraldNet .
^ Sittenfeld, Tiernan (July 9, 2020). "LCV Action Fund Endorses Rick Larsen for Re-Election" . League of Conservation Voters . LCV Action Fund.
^ a b "2020 Endorsements" . plannedparenthoodaction.org . Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Archived from the original on November 15, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2020 .
^ a b c d e "Sierra Club #ClimateVoter Guide: Endorsements" . Sierra Club . March 19, 2021.
^ "Jason Call Campaign Kickoff at Crucible Brewery" . SnoCo DSA . December 21, 2019. Retrieved May 29, 2020 .
^ Sword, Katy (February 22, 2019). "Herrera Beutler running in 2020" . Retrieved September 8, 2019 .
^ a b Laster, Tammi (June 9, 2020). "Carolyn Long's rematch with Jaime Herrera-Beutler could be Washington's hottest race" . The Cascadia Advocate .
^ Hair, Calley (May 12, 2020). "Martin Hash files to run as independent for 3rd Congressional District" . The Columbian .
^ Hair, Calley (July 8, 2019). "Carolyn Long launches second bid for Congress" . The Columbian. Retrieved July 8, 2019 .
^ Hair, Calley (April 2, 2019). "Democrat Peter Khalil to challenge Herrera Beutler for 3rd District seat" . The Columbian . Retrieved April 2, 2019 .
^ a b "2020 Candidates" . maggieslist.org .
^ "Peter Khalil" . October 25, 2019. Archived from the original on October 29, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019 .
^ "Carolyn Long" . Archived from the original on October 23, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2019 .
^ Riley, John (June 9, 2020). "Human Rights Campaign makes congressional endorsements ahead of November's election" . www.metroweekly.com . Metro Weekly . Retrieved May 30, 2022 .
^ Sittenfeld, Tiernan (February 21, 2020). "LCV Action Fund Endorses Carolyn Long for Congress" . League of Conservation Voters . LCV Action Fund.
^ "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Jackie Gordon, Jon Hoadley, Carolyn Long, Kathy Manning, and Deborah Ross for Congress" . prochoiceamericafoundation.org . NARAL Pro-Choice America . April 15, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2022 .
^ a b c "U.S. Rep. Newhouse attracts two more challengers familiar with fighting government" . Tri-City Herald . May 14, 2020.
^ a b "Pasco Democrat jumps in race to challenge WA state Senate leader" . Tri-City Herald . May 16, 2020.
^ Camden, Jim (May 12, 2020). "Valley Republican files to challenge McMorris Rodgers" . The Spokesman-Review .
^ Walters, Daniel (March 22, 2019). "Amid speculation, McMorris Rodgers confirms that, yes, she is going to run in 2020" . Inlander . Retrieved March 25, 2019 .
^ a b Deshais, Nicholas (May 15, 2020). "Embattled Washington Legislator Matt Shea Won't Be On The Ballot This Year" . NW News Network .
^ a b Smith, Rich (July 10, 2019). "Carolyn Long Launches New Bid for Congress in Southwest Washington" . The Stranger . Retrieved August 9, 2019 .
^ Hill, Kip (February 15, 2020). "Former Spokane County Treasurer Rob Chase files as Republican to challenge Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers" . The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 23, 2020 .
^ a b c "Endorsements" . Armitage for Congress . Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020 .
^ "2020 Candidates Washington" . 90 for 90 . Archived from the original on March 29, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020 .
^ "Chris Armitage" . Brand New Congress . December 21, 2019. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019 .
^ a b c d Vosler, Christian (May 16, 2020). "November ballot begins to take shape after filing week" . Kitsap Sun .
^ "Tacoma Organizer Rebecca Parson Announces Campaign for Congress" . July 12, 2019. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019 .
^ Kelly, Brian (August 1, 2019). "Bainbridge councilman decides against primary challenge to Rep. Kilmer" . Bainbridge Island Review . Retrieved August 2, 2019 .
^ Sittenfeld, Tiernan (May 13, 2020). "LCV Action Fund Endorses Representative Derek Kilmer for Re-Election" . League of Conservation Voters . LCV Action Fund.
^ "Past endorsements" . Democratic Socialists of America .
^ "NWPC 2020 Endorsed Candidates" .
^ a b "Endorsements" . Rebecca Parson 2020 . Archived from the original on March 19, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020 .
^ "3P Endorses Rebecca Parson for Congress in WA-06" . September 19, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2020 .
^ a b c d e f g "August 2020 Primary Election: What's On The Ballot In Seattle" . Patch . July 16, 2020.
^ a b c d e Miller, Elizabeth (July 20, 2020). "What's on Your Ballot: 8th Congressional District Representative" . Auburn Examiner . Retrieved September 6, 2020 .
^ Brunner, Jim (October 1, 2019). "Amazon manager, Trump supporter says Schrier 'too liberal,' wants to flip 8th District back to Republican" . The Seattle Times . Retrieved October 2, 2019 .
^ a b Brunner, Jim (September 1, 2019). "As Washington state Republicans struggle to field 2020 candidates, Reichert eyes run for governor" . The Seattle Times . Retrieved September 3, 2019 .
^ "Media | Jesse Jensen for Congress" . Jesse Jenson . Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2020 .
^ "Jesse Jensen (WA-8) – War Veterans Fund" . warveteransfund.org .
^ a b c d e f g h i "Endorsements" . Dr. Kim Schrier .
^ "Endorsed Candidates — 314actionfund" . 314 Action . Archived from the original on April 4, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2020 .
^ "Kim Schrier for U.S. House, Washington" . emilyslist.org . Archived from the original on October 23, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2019 .
^ Sittenfeld, Tiernan (August 15, 2019). "LCV Action Fund Announces Second Round of 2020 Environmental Majority Makers" . League of Conservation Voters . LCV Action Fund.
^ The Seattle Times Editorial Board (September 14, 2020). "The Times recommends: U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier for the 8th Congressional District" . The Seattle Times .
^ The Stranger Election Control Board (October 14, 2020). "The Stranger's Endorsements for the November 2020 General Election" . The Stranger .
^ Bowman, Bridget (December 4, 2019). "Washington Democratic Rep. Denny Heck not running for reelection" . Roll Call . Retrieved December 4, 2019 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j Rosane, Eric (July 14, 2020). "Who's Running for Washington's Open 10th Congressional District Seat? The List Is Long" . Nisqually Valley News . Retrieved September 6, 2020 .
^ Kaufman, Alexander C. (May 12, 2019). "The Socialist Truck Driver Running For Congress On A Green New Deal" . HuffPost. Retrieved May 13, 2019 .
^ a b c d Drew, James (February 29, 2020). "State Rep. Doglio joins race for Denny Heck's 10th Congressional District seat" . The Olympian . Retrieved February 29, 2020 .
^ "Phil Gardner, former aide to Denny Heck, joins race to replace Heck in Congress" . The Seattle Times . January 1, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2020 .
^ Peterson, Josephine (May 18, 2020). "Three Puyallup City Council members file for state, federal offices" . The News Tribune . Retrieved September 6, 2020 .
^ Conant, Ericka (July 23, 2020). "Kristine Reeves is fighting for her district and Afro-Latinx visibility in Washington State" . Al Dia Politics . Retrieved September 6, 2020 .
^ Gutman, David (December 19, 2019). "Marilyn Strickland, Seattle Chamber CEO and ex-Tacoma mayor, running for Congress" . The Seattle Times . Retrieved December 19, 2019 .
^ a b c d e Bessex, Joshua. "Who'll succeed retiring Denny Heck in Congress? It's a crowded field of maybes" . thenewstribune . Retrieved December 5, 2019 .
^ Heck, Denny (December 4, 2019). "It has been an honor to serve you" . Medium . Retrieved December 4, 2019 .
^ a b Shepard, Steven; Mutnick, Ally (December 4, 2019). "Rep. Denny Heck, 'weary' after impeachment hearings, won't seek reelection" . Politico . Retrieved December 4, 2019 .
^ "Endorsements" . Joshua Collins for Congress . Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2019 .
^ "Endorsements" . Beth Doglio for Congress .
^ "Bernie Sanders Endorses Beth Doglio for Congress" . Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020 .
^ "Rep. Pramila Jayapal Endorses Beth Doglio for Congress" . Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020 .
^ "Doglio Raises over $332,000 in Q2 with more than 7,000 donations" . Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020 .
^ "Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC Endorses Beth Doglio (WA-10) for Congress" . Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020 .
^ "StackPath" .
^ Jamaal Bowman [@JamaalBowmanNY] (September 25, 2020). ".@BethDoglio is a community organizer, climate activist, and current State Representative who understands that we can't accept the status quo. In Congress, Beth will fight for affordable housing, Medicare for All, paid family leave, and a Green New Deal. We need Beth in WA-10!" (Tweet ). Retrieved September 25, 2020 – via Twitter .
^ Sittenfeld, Tiernan (April 16, 2020). "LCV Action Fund Endorses Beth Doglio for Congress" . League of Conservation Voters . LCV Action Fund.
^ "LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses Will Cunningham, Beth Doglio & Alex Morse for U.S. Congress" . LGBTQ Victory Fund . July 6, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2020 .
^ Golshan, Tara (September 10, 2020). "Sunrise Movement Unveils 2020 Endorsements To Defeat Climate Change Deniers" . HuffPost . Retrieved September 10, 2020 .
^ "Endorsements" . Kristine Reeves for Congress . Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020 .
^ a b "A 10th District tussle: Rep. Adam Smith backs Kristine Reeves" . Seattle Post-Intelligencer . January 7, 2020.
^ "Endorsements" . Marilyn Strickland for Congress . Retrieved July 16, 2020 .
External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
U.S. President U.S. Senate U.S. House (election ratings ) Governors Attorneys general Secretaries of state State treasurers State legislatures
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan House
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Mayors
Bakersfield, CA
Baltimore, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Clearwater, FL
Corpus Christi, TX
El Paso, TX
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fresno, CA
Honolulu, HI
Irvine, CA
Lubbock, TX
Mesa, AZ
Miami-Dade County, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
Richmond, VA
Riverside, CA
Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake County, UT
San Diego, CA
San Juan, PR
Santa Ana, CA
Stockton, CA
Tulsa, OK
Virginia Beach, VA
Wilmington, DE
Winston-Salem, NC
Local
Clearwater, FL
Cook County, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Orange County, CA
Portland, OR
San Diego, CA
San Diego County, CA
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
State-wide Related
Recent Comments