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Bill Ramos
Bill Ramos (Democratic Party) was a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. He left office on April 19, 2025.
Ramos (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 5. He will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 7, 2028.
Ramos passed away on April 19, 2025.[1]
Biography
Bill Ramos earned a bachelor's degree from Humboldt State University. His career experience included working for the U.S. Forest Service as director of timber management, director of recreation and public services, and director of ecosystem management.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Ramos was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Ramos was assigned to the following committees:
- Rural Development, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee
- House Transportation Committee, 2nd vice chair
- Public Safety Committee
2019-2020
Ramos was assigned to the following committees:
- House Transportation Committee
- College and Workforce Development Committee
- Rural Development, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2028
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2028
There are no official candidates yet for this election.
General election
The general election will occur on November 7, 2028.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bill Ramos (D)
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 5
Bill Ramos defeated Chad Magendanz in the general election for Washington State Senate District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bill Ramos (D) | 52.0 | 44,393 |
 | Chad Magendanz (R) | 48.0 | 40,966 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 66 | ||
| Total votes: 85,425 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 5
Bill Ramos and Chad Magendanz advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 5 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Ramos (D) | 53.8 | 24,309 |
| ✔ | | Chad Magendanz (R) | 46.2 | 20,865 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 45,202 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ramos received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1
Incumbent Bill Ramos defeated Ken Moninski in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Ramos (D) | 59.4 | 41,825 |
| Ken Moninski (R) | 40.5 | 28,527 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 68 | ||
| Total votes: 70,420 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1
Incumbent Bill Ramos and Ken Moninski defeated Landon Halverson and Austin Bryant in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Ramos (D) | 58.2 | 25,231 |
| ✔ | Ken Moninski (R) | 28.9 | 12,539 | |
| Landon Halverson (R) | 11.8 | 5,125 | ||
| Austin Bryant (The Elven Way) | 0.9 | 396 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 43,335 | |||
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2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1
Incumbent Bill Ramos defeated Ken Moninski in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Ramos (D) | 60.7 | 55,109 |
| Ken Moninski (R) | 39.2 | 35,531 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 111 | ||
| Total votes: 90,751 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1
Incumbent Bill Ramos and Ken Moninski defeated Cyrus Krohn in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Ramos (D) | 59.1 | 33,297 |
| ✔ | Ken Moninski (R) | 34.8 | 19,601 | |
| Cyrus Krohn (Unity Restoration Party) | 6.0 | 3,361 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 109 | ||
| Total votes: 56,368 | |||
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2018
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1
Bill Ramos defeated Chad Magendanz in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Ramos (D) | 51.5 | 38,972 |
| Chad Magendanz (R) | 48.5 | 36,692 | |
| Total votes: 75,664 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1
Bill Ramos and Chad Magendanz advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Ramos (D) | 54.0 | 23,148 |
| ✔ | | Chad Magendanz (R) | 46.0 | 19,685 |
| Total votes: 42,833 | |||
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Campaign themes
2028
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
Bill Ramos did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
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2020
Bill Ramos did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2023
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In 2023, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 23.
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2022
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In 2022, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 10.
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2021
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In 2021, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 25.
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2020
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In 2020, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.
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See also
2028 Elections
External links
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Candidate Washington State Senate District 5 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Mark Mullet (D) |
Washington State Senate District 5 2025-2025 |
Succeeded by Victoria Hunt (D) |
| Preceded by Jay Rodne (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 2019-2025 |
Succeeded by Victoria Hunt (D) |
