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Tina Orwall
2024 - Present
2026
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Tina Orwall (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 33. She assumed office on December 11, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2026.
Orwall (Democratic Party) is running in a special election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 33. She is on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025. She advanced from the special primary on August 5, 2025.
The King County Council appointed Orwall to the Washington State Senate District 33 on December 11, 2024, to replace Karen Keiser.
Biography
Orwall earned an M.A. in social work administration from the University of Washington and her B.S. in psychology from the University of Washington. Orwall's career experience includes working as a grant writer and as the Washington State Taking Healthcare Home Coordinator in the City of Seattle, Office of Housing. Orwall has served as an Elected Precinct Committee Officer and Former Chair of the 33rd Legislative District.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Orwall was assigned to the following committees:
- Capital Budget Committee
- Health Care and Wellness Committee
- Commerce & Gaming Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Joint Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Orwall was assigned to the following committees:
- Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee
- Finance Committee
- Public Safety Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Joint Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Orwall was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Higher Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Safety |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Orwall served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Safety, Vice-Chair |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Orwall served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Government Operations and Elections |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Orwall served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Early Learning and Human Services |
| • Education Appropriations and Oversight |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Orwall served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Capital Budget |
| • Education |
| • Human Services, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2025
See also: Washington state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Washington State Senate District 33
Incumbent Tina Orwall is running in the special general election for Washington State Senate District 33 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Tina Orwall (D) | |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 33
Incumbent Tina Orwall advanced from the special primary for Washington State Senate District 33 on August 5, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tina Orwall (D) | 95.0 | 17,783 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.0 | 942 | ||
| Total votes: 18,725 | |||
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Endorsements
Orwall received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 751
- Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates of Washington
- Washington Conservation Action
- Washington Education Association PAC
2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Tina Orwall defeated George Richter in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tina Orwall (D) | 69.0 | 38,898 |
| George Richter (R) | 30.9 | 17,423 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 56,381 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Tina Orwall and George Richter advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tina Orwall (D) | 70.3 | 19,705 |
| ✔ | George Richter (R) | 29.6 | 8,297 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 28,047 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Orwall received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Tina Orwall won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tina Orwall (D) | 95.2 | 31,945 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.8 | 1,603 | ||
| Total votes: 33,548 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Tina Orwall advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tina Orwall (D) | 93.5 | 19,401 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 6.5 | 1,343 | ||
| Total votes: 20,744 | |||
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2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Tina Orwall defeated Kerry French in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tina Orwall (D) | 71.4 | 43,397 |
| Kerry French (R) | 28.4 | 17,270 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 103 | ||
| Total votes: 60,770 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Tina Orwall and Kerry French advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tina Orwall (D) | 93.2 | 26,424 |
| ✔ | Kerry French (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 6.8 | 1,934 | ||
| Total votes: 28,358 | |||
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2018
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Tina Orwall won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tina Orwall (D) | 100.0 | 34,527 |
| Total votes: 34,527 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1
Incumbent Tina Orwall advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tina Orwall (D) | 100.0 | 18,201 |
| Total votes: 18,201 | |||
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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.
Incumbent Tina Orwall defeated John Potter in the Washington House of Representatives, District 33-Position 1 general election.[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 33-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tina Orwall Incumbent |
70.03% | 33,312 | |
| Republican | John Potter | 29.97% | 14,257 | |
| Total Votes | 47,569 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Tina Orwall and John Potter defeated Charles Schaefer in the Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 top two primary.[4][5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 33-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tina Orwall Incumbent |
68.57% | 14,207 | |
| Republican | John Potter |
27.10% | 5,616 | |
| Libertarian | Charles Schaefer | 4.33% | 897 | |
| Total Votes | 20,720 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Endorsements
In 2016, Orwall's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Washington State Labor Council (WSLC)
- Aerospace Machinists Industrial District Lodge 751
- Seattle King County Realtors
- Washington Conservation Voters
- Washington Federation of State Employees, AFSCME Council 28
- League of Education Voters (LEV)
- 33rd District Democrats
- King County Young Democrats
- Adam Smith, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th CD
- Dow Constantine, King County Executive
2014
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2014. A blanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. Incumbent Tina Orwall (D) and Michael Siefkes (R) were unopposed in the primary. Orwall defeated Siefkes in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Tina Orwall Incumbent |
64.3% | 18,776 | |
| Republican | Michael Siefkes | 35.7% | 10,431 | |
| Total Votes | 29,207 | |||
2012
Orwall won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1. Orwall was unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Will Benge (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Tina Orwall Incumbent |
71.6% | 32,698 | |
| Republican | Will Benge | 28.4% | 12,942 | |
| Total Votes | 45,640 | |||
2010
Tina Orwall was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1. She was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary and in the November 2, 2010, general election.
| Washington House of Representatives, District 33-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tina Orwall (D)
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12,306 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Tina Orwall won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 33-Position 1 receiving 62.41% of the vote (25,336 votes), defeating Republican Todd Gibson who received 37.59% of the vote (15,260 votes).
| Washington House of Representatives, District 33-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tina Orwalla (D)
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25,336 | 62.41% | ||
| Todd Gibson (R) | 24,479 | 38.06% | ||
Campaign themes
2025
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2012
Orwall's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
Education
- Excerpt: "Tina believes that every child deserves a high quality education."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Tina is committed to helping our local economy."
Affordable Housing
- Excerpt: "Tina has been advocating for homeowners and tenants."
Military and Veterans
- Excerpt: "Tina supports our troops."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Everyone deserves quality and affordable health care."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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2015
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In 2015, the 64th Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 12 through April 24. The legislature was in special session from April 29 to May 28, May 29 to June 27 and June 28 to July 10.[12]
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2014
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In 2014, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 13 to March 14.[13]
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2013
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In 2013, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 14 to April 29.
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2012
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In 2012, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 9 to March 8.[14]
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2011
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In 2011, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 10 through April 24.
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Missed Votes Report
- See also: Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate
In March 2014, Washington Votes, a legislative information website, released its annual Missed Votes Report, which provides detailed missed roll call votes on bills for every state legislator during the 2014 legislative session.[15] The 2014 regular session included a total of 515 votes in the State House and 396 in the State Senate, as well as 1,372 bills introduced total in the legislature and 237 bills passed. Out of all roll call votes, 90 individual legislators did not miss any votes. Three individual legislators missed more than 50 votes.[15] Orwall missed 40 votes in a total of 1211 roll calls. Orwall responded to the number of votes missed. “I had to leave Olympia a couple of nights this session to tend to some important family matters. As you can see from my previous voting record, I missed only 14 votes throughout the past 5 sessions since I’ve been in office. My family issues required my attention on two nights this year, but many bills went to the Floor those two evenings.”[16]
Freedom Foundation
The Freedom Foundation releases its Big Spender List annually. The Institute ranks all Washington legislators based on their total proposed taxes and fees. To find each legislator’s total, the Institute adds up the 10-year tax and fee increases or decreases, as estimated by Washington’s Office of Financial Management, of all bills sponsored or co-sponsored by that legislator.[17]
2012
Orwall proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $6.27 billion, the 12th highest amount of proposed new taxes and spending of the 93 Washington state representatives on the Freedom Foundation’s 2012 Big Spender List.
- See also: Washington Freedom Foundation Legislative Scorecard (2012)
The Freedom Foundation also issued its 2012 Informed Voter Guide for Washington State voters, including a legislative score card documenting how Washington State legislators voted upon bills the Foundation deemed important legislation. The legislation analyzed covered budget, taxation, and pension issues.[18] A 
sign indicates a bill more in line with the Foundation's stated goals, and a 
sign indicates a bill out of step with the Foundation's values. Here's how Orwall voted on the specific pieces of legislation:
| 2012 House Scorecard - Tina Orwall | |||||||||||
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| Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement)
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Bill #5967 (House Democrats budget)
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Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases)
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Bill #6378 (Pension reforms)
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| Y | Y | Y | N | ||||||||
See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Washington State Senate District 33 |
Officeholder Washington State Senate District 33 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 17, 2014
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Tina Orwall," accessed March 7, 2025
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Elect Tina Orwall, "Endorsements," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2014 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 5, 2014, Official Primary Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Official general election results, 2014," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State House of Representatives," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Washington Policy Center, "2014 Missed Votes Report for Legislators Released," March 18, 2014
- ↑ Washington Policy, "2014 Missed Votes Report," accessed April 9, 2014
- ↑ Freedom Foundation, "2012 Big Spender List," accessed April 17, 2014
- ↑ My Freedom Foundation, "Home," accessed June 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Karen Keiser (D) |
Washington State Senate District 33 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 33-Position 1 2009-2024 |
Succeeded by Edwin Obras (D) |
