The Washington State House elections, 2012 had primaries held on August 7, 2012 and general elections held on November 6, 2012 determining who will represent each of the 49 Legislative Districts in the state of Washington in the Washington State House of Representatives. Each district elects two representatives who are elected for two-year terms.
A top two primary election on August 7, 2012, determined which two candidates would appear on the November ballot. Candidate were allowed to write in their party preference.
Overview Results Washington State House Elections, 2012 Primary election — August 7, 2012PartyVotesPercentageCandidatesAdvancing to generalSeats contestingDemocratic1,643,96152.55%13187Republican1,442,68146.11%12983Independent36,3131.16%156Green5,5680.18%100Totals3,128,523100.00%276— Washington State House Elections, 2012 General election — November 6, 2012PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–Democratic2,892,89753.33% 55 1Republican2,403,34344.30% 43 1Independent114,2992.11%0Green14,3330.26%0Totals5,424,872100.00%98—
Composition No Party Change Seats Democratic Incumbent, Uncontested 7 Two Democrats in General 6 Total Democratic 13 Republican Incumbent, Uncontested 9 Two Republicans in General 6 Total Republican 15 Total 28 Races with Democratic Incumbent Seats Uncontested 7 Contested, vs Democrat 3 Contested, vs Republican 26 Contested, vs Independent 5 Contested, vs Green 1 Contested, vs Socialist 1 Total 43 Races with Republican Incumbent Seats Uncontested 9 Contested, vs Republican 4 Contested, vs Democrat 19 Total 32 Open Races Seats Republican vs Democrat 18 Democrat vs Democrat 3 Republican vs Republican 2 Total 23
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Governing | October 24, 2012
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References
External links Public Disclosure Commission on Candidates 2010 Candidates who have filed Washington State Official 2012 Primary Results