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Liz Lovelett
2019 - Present
2029
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Liz Lovelett (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 40. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 8, 2029.
Lovelett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 40. She declared candidacy for the 2028 election.[source]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Lovelett was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, Vice Chair
- State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Joint Energy Supply & Energy Conservation Committee
- Audit Review and Oversight Committee (Decommissioned)
- Joint Water Supply During Drought Committee
2021-2022
Lovelett was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, Vice chair
- Housing & Local Government Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Joint Energy Supply & Energy Conservation Committee
2019-2020
Lovelett was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2028
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2028
General election
The general election will occur on November 7, 2028.
General election for Washington State Senate District 40
Incumbent Liz Lovelett is running in the general election for Washington State Senate District 40 on November 7, 2028.
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2024
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 40
Incumbent Liz Lovelett defeated Charles Carrell in the general election for Washington State Senate District 40 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Lovelett (D) | 69.5 | 62,064 |
| Charles Carrell (R) | 30.3 | 27,091 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 118 | ||
| Total votes: 89,273 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 40
Incumbent Liz Lovelett and Charles Carrell advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 40 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Lovelett (D) | 71.1 | 34,724 |
| ✔ | Charles Carrell (R) | 28.7 | 14,015 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 92 | ||
| Total votes: 48,831 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 40
Incumbent Liz Lovelett defeated Charles Carrell in the general election for Washington State Senate District 40 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Lovelett (D) | 69.5 | 60,871 |
| Charles Carrell (R) | 30.4 | 26,638 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 78 | ||
| Total votes: 87,587 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 40
Incumbent Liz Lovelett and Charles Carrell advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 40 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Lovelett (D) | 69.3 | 40,569 |
| ✔ | Charles Carrell (R) | 30.6 | 17,890 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 71 | ||
| Total votes: 58,530 | |||
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2019
See also: Washington state legislative special elections, 2019
General election
Special general election for Washington State Senate District 40
Incumbent Liz Lovelett defeated Daniel Miller in the special general election for Washington State Senate District 40 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Lovelett (D) | 70.1 | 35,061 |
 | Daniel Miller (R) | 29.8 | 14,908 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 51 | ||
| Total votes: 50,020 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 40
Incumbent Liz Lovelett and Daniel Miller defeated Carrie Blackwood and Greta Aitken in the special primary for Washington State Senate District 40 on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Lovelett (D) | 48.6 | 17,745 |
| ✔ | | Daniel Miller (R) | 27.9 | 10,175 |
 | Carrie Blackwood (D) | 21.8 | 7,956 | |
| Greta Aitken (D) | 1.5 | 553 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 36,489 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Petrish (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2028
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2024
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2020
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2019
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- Preserving the open spaces, beaches, and wildlife that are the cornerstones of our region; investing in clean energy and fighting for social justice as we face the existential threat of climate change; & planning for the energy and transportation needs of the neighborhoods and industries of tomorrow.
- Getting our most vulnerable neighbors the services and support they need; creating a path to affordable housing for all ages and incomes through regional collaboration and strategic land use, zoning, and financial modeling & recognizing and investing in housing as a foundation of public health and community well-being.
- Working collaboratively with the community, all levels of government, and across the aisle to come up with real solutions to our shared challenges - large and small.
- Greening our public transportation sector including electrifying our ferry system.
- Tackling our issues around waste stream management.
- Restoring our waterways to ensure adequate supply for people, ecosystems, and agriculture.
- Creating pathways to lower carbon fuels.
- Streamlining applications for DSHS, food stamps, and Medicaid.
- Working towards a universal healthcare model including full access to reproductive care and parity across racial and economic barriers.
- Enhancing public safety by addressing our gun violence epidemic, mental and behavioral health shortfalls, and working on criminal justice reform.
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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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See also
2028 Elections
External links
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Candidate Washington State Senate District 40 |
Officeholder Washington State Senate District 40 |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Washington State Senate District 40 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
