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John Lovick
2021 - Present
2027
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John Lovick (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 44. He assumed office on December 15, 2021. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Lovick (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 44. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Lovick previously served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007 and 2016 to 2021.[1] He was appointed to the state House on June 8, 2016, to replace Hans Dunshee (D), who was appointed to the Snohomish County Council.[2] Lovick left the state House on December 15, 2021, after being appointed to the state Senate to replace Steve Hobbs (D).[3]
Biography
John Lovick served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 13 years. Lovick's career experience includes working as a Washington State Trooper and the Snohomish County Sheriff.[4][5]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Lovick was assigned to the following committees:
- Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee
- Environment, Energy & Technology Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
- Joint Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Lovick was assigned to the following committees:
- Community & Economic Development Committee
- Public Safety Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
- Joint Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Lovick was assigned to the following committees:
- Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning Committee
- Public Safety Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Early Learning and Human Services |
| • Education |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 44
Incumbent John Lovick is running in the primary for Washington State Senate District 44 on August 4, 2026.
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2022
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 44
Incumbent John Lovick defeated Jeb Brewer in the general election for Washington State Senate District 44 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Lovick (D) | 58.8 | 37,226 |
 | Jeb Brewer (R) | 41.1 | 26,062 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 59 | ||
| Total votes: 63,347 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 44
Incumbent John Lovick and Jeb Brewer advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 44 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Lovick (D) | 58.3 | 21,773 |
| ✔ | | Jeb Brewer (R) | 41.6 | 15,542 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 37,357 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Frederick Heater (R)
2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1
Incumbent John Lovick defeated John Kartak in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Lovick (D) | 57.2 | 50,729 |
| John Kartak (R) | 42.8 | 37,962 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 68 | ||
| Total votes: 88,759 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1
Incumbent John Lovick and John Kartak advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Lovick (D) | 55.5 | 30,314 |
| ✔ | John Kartak (R) | 44.3 | 24,194 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 68 | ||
| Total votes: 54,576 | |||
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2018
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1
Incumbent John Lovick defeated Jeff Sax in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Lovick (D) | 57.1 | 38,194 |
| Jeff Sax (R) | 42.9 | 28,742 | ||
| Total votes: 66,936 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1
Incumbent John Lovick and Jeff Sax advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Lovick (D) | 57.2 | 19,992 |
| ✔ | Jeff Sax (R) | 42.8 | 14,964 | |
| Total votes: 34,956 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016. Former Rep. Hans Dunshee (D) resigned before the filing deadline. John Lovick (D) was appointed to the seat on June 8, 2016.
Incumbent John Lovick defeated Janice Huxford in the Washington House of Representatives, District 44-Position 1 general election.[6]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 44-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Lovick Incumbent |
51.98% | 36,836 | |
| Republican | Janice Huxford | 48.02% | 34,026 | |
| Total Votes | 70,862 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent John Lovick and Janice Huxford defeated Wilberforce Agyekum in the Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1 top two primary.[7][8]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 44-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Lovick Incumbent |
50.86% | 14,833 | |
| Republican | Janice Huxford |
46.19% | 13,470 | |
| No party preference | Wilberforce Agyekum | 2.95% | 860 | |
| Total Votes | 29,163 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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2016
Lovick's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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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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2017
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In 2017, the Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the 64th Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 11 through March 10. The legislature held a special session from March 11 to March 29 to pass a supplemental budget.
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Lovick's endorsements included the following:[11]
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Noteworthy events
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| Coronavirus pandemic |
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Lovick announced on January 7, 2022, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was vaccinated at the time he contracted the virus.[12]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Elect John Lovick, "Experience," accessed July 12, 2016
- ↑ News of Mill Creek, "Mill Creek resident John Lovick appointed to Washington State House of Representatives," accessed June 15, 2016
- ↑ Senate Democrats, "Lovick appointed new senator in 44th Legislative District," December 15, 2021
- ↑ John Lovick for WA, "Meet John," accessed January 6, 2022
- ↑ Washington Senate Democrats, "Sen. John Lovick Biography," accessed January 6, 2022
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Elect John Lovick, "Issues," accessed July 11, 2016
- ↑ Elect John Lovick, "Endorsements," accessed July 11, 2016
- ↑ The Seattle Times, "Washington state Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig and Sen. John Lovick test positive for coronavirus," January 8, 2022
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Steve Hobbs (D) |
Washington State Senate District 44 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1 2016-2021 |
Succeeded by Brandy Donaghy (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 44-Position 1 1999-2007 |
Succeeded by - |
