All U.S. House districts, including the 9th Congressional District of Washington, held elections in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for August 2, 2022. The filing deadline was May 20, 2022.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

Washington's 9th Congressional District election, 2022 (August 2 top-two primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith defeated Douglas Michael Basler in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 9 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	D. Adam Smith (D)	71.6	171,746
	Douglas Michael Basler (R)	28.2	67,631
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	471

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 239,848
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 9

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 9 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		D. Adam Smith (D)	55.2	78,272
✔		Douglas Michael Basler (R)	20.6	29,144
		Stephanie Gallardo (D)	15.9	22,531
	Submit photo	Sea Chan (R)	3.8	5,338
		Seth Pedersen (R)	3.4	4,781
	Submit photo	David Michael Anderson (Independent)	1.1	1,541
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	153

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 141,760
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Voting information

See also: Voting in Washington

Election information in Washington: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
By mail: Received by Oct. 31, 2022
Online: Oct. 31, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

In-person: N/A
By mail: N/A by N/A
Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 21, 2022 to Nov. 7, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Inflation can be slowed and stopped by taking immediate action to strengthen the dollar.

America has vast energy reserves. I will work to bring down energy costs for all of us.

Crime and homelessness can be greatly reduced by restoring responsible police power.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

I will work to restore energy independence, and fiscal responsibility to the federal government. This will greatly reduce energy costs, food prices, and strengthen our jobs and the economy.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

I respect the great leaders of history who were able to inspire generations and positively affect history. Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill to name a few.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Honesty, integrity, and courage.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Energy, curiosity, commitment, and tenacity.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

To represent faithfully the constituents of the district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

A better America

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

The assassination of JFK it was on my fifth birthday.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

I spent my early days selling newspapers, washing dishes, and doing small engine maintenance, during my middle school and high school years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

The Hobbit- full of adventure and overcoming adversity.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Almost Paradise

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Getting it all done!

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

The US House is the most powerful branch of government and closest to the people who must elect the members every two years. It also holds the power of the budget and impeachment authority.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Some experience is helpful for procedural reasons. Life experience and integrity are even more important.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Our greatest challenge is to protect our personal freedoms and liberties from all enemies foreign and domestic. To maintain our territorial sovereignty and to restore manufacturing of all crucial and strategic industries back to the USA. It is time to "on-Shore" industry for greater national security and prosperity.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Small Business- Small businesses comprise nearly 70% of our economy and deserve a passionate voice.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Yes, keeps them accountable.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

I believe elected office should be like "Jury Duty" and that legislators should be citizens from all walks of life. I support term limits if it can promote this cause.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Abraham Lincoln

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

A woman in our district was recently assaulted standing in line at a local Fred Meyer grocery store. The assailant attempted to steal her purse. No one even tried to help. She successfully fought off her assailant, however this story and many like it show the need for new leadership that takes public safety seriously.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Top Gun Maverick is a great movie, especially since they brought back Tom Cruise, he's getting a little old though, did you notice he kept leaving the left turn signal on in the F-18?

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

Yes, compromise in policy making is critical, while maintaining moral clarity and integrity.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Douglas Michael Basler (R)

I will fight to end deficit spending and restore a balanced budget. This will greatly strengthen the dollar and seriously slow inflation.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
D. Adam Smith	Democratic Party	$1,386,776	$1,378,653	$593,951	As of December 31, 2022
Stephanie Gallardo	Democratic Party	$202,440	$202,440	$0	As of December 31, 2022
Douglas Michael Basler	Republican Party	$133,962	$141,268	$-2,516	As of December 31, 2022
Sea Chan	Republican Party	$41,866	$16,278	$6,665	As of September 30, 2022
Seth Pedersen	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	As of September 30, 2022
David Michael Anderson	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. * Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.^[1]
Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Race ratings: Washington's 9th Congressional District election, 2022
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 8, 2022	November 1, 2022	October 25, 2022	October 18, 2022
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Washington in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Washington, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Washington	U.S. House	All candidates	1,740	$1,740.00	5/20/2022	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting.
Effect of redistricting - How districts in the state changed as a result of redistricting following the 2020 census.
Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2022 U.S. House elections in the state.
Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

District map

	2024 → ← 2020
Washington's 9th Congressional District
	Top-two primary; General election
Election details
	Filing deadline: May 20, 2022
	Primary: August 2, 2022; General: November 8, 2022
How to vote
	Poll times: Poll opening hours vary; close at 8 p.m. (most voting done by mail); Voting in Washington
Race ratings
	Cook Partisan Voter Index (2022): D+21; Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic; Inside Elections: Solid Democratic; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
	U.S. Senate battlegrounds; U.S. House battlegrounds; Federal and state primary competitiveness; Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022
See also
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Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election.

Washington District 9
until January 2, 2023

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Washington District 9
starting January 3, 2023

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Effect of redistricting

See also: Redistricting in Washington after the 2020 census

The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district.^[5] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.^[6]

2020 presidential results by Congressional district, Washington
District	2022 district		Political predecessor district
District	Joe Biden	Donald Trump	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Washington's 1st	64.0%	33.3%	59.1%	38.2%
Washington's 2nd	60.1%	37.2%	62.1%	35.1%
Washington's 3rd	46.6%	50.8%	46.9%	50.6%
Washington's 4th	40.3%	57.2%	39.6%	57.8%
Washington's 5th	43.5%	53.5%	44.0%	53.0%
Washington's 6th	57.1%	39.9%	57.4%	39.6%
Washington's 7th	86.8%	11.3%	85.7%	12.3%
Washington's 8th	52.0%	45.3%	52.0%	45.5%
Washington's 9th	71.5%	26.3%	73.3%	24.6%
Washington's 10th	57.3%	39.6%	56.2%	40.7%

Competitiveness

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Washington.

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Washington in 2022. Information below was calculated on July 18, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Sixty-eight candidates filed to run in Washington's 10 U.S. House districts, including 37 Republicans, 19 Democrats, seven independents and five third-party candidates. That's 6.8 candidates per district, fewer than the 7.3 candidates in 2020, and more than the 4.9 candidates per district in 2018.

This was the first election to take place under new district lines following the 2020 census. Washington was apportioned ten districts, the same number it was apportioned after the 2010 census. All ten incumbents filed to run for re-election, meaning there were no open U.S. House seats for the first time in a decade.

There were ten contested primaries, the same number as in 2020 and two fewer than in 2018, when there were eight contested primaries. All ten incumbents who filed to run for re-election faced primary challengers. In 2020, all nine incumbents who filed for re-election faced primary challengers. In 2018, seven of the nine who filed did.

In Washington's top-two primary system, all candidates are listed on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation. Two incumbents — Rep. Suzan DelBene (D) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D) — did not face intra-party primary challengers. DelBene represented the 1st district, and Jayapal represented the 7th.

Eleven candidates filed to run in the 8th district, the most candidates who filed to run for a seat this year. Three Democrats, including incumbent Kim Schrier (D), five Republicans, one independent, one Libertarian, and one Concordia Party candidate filed to run.

At the time of the primary, no districts were guaranteed to either party. Democratic and Republican candidates filed to run in the primaries in all ten districts. However, under Washington's top-two primary system, two candidates from the same party can advance to the general election if they are the top two vote-getters in the primary.

Presidential elections

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+21. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 21 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Washington's 9th the 59th most Democratic district nationally.^[7]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Washington's 9th based on 2022 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
71.5%	26.3%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Washington, 2020

Washington presidential election results (1900-2020)

17 Democratic wins
13 Republican wins
1 other win

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	P^[8]	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

Demographics

The table below details demographic data in Washington and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.

Demographic Data for Washington
	Washington	United States
Population	6,724,540	308,745,538
Land area (sq mi)	66,454	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	75.4%	72.5%
Black/African American	3.8%	12.7%
Asian	8.5%	5.5%
Native American	1.3%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0.7%	0.2%
Other (single race)	4.5%	4.9%
Multiple	5.9%	3.3%
Hispanic/Latino	12.7%	18%
Education
High school graduation rate	91.3%	88%
College graduation rate	36%	32.1%
Income
Median household income	$73,775	$62,843
Persons below poverty level	10.8%	13.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

State party control

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Washington's congressional delegation as of November 2022.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Washington, November 2022
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	7	9
Republican	0	3	3
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	10	12

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Washington's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.

State executive officials in Washington, November 2022
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Jay Inslee
Lieutenant Governor	Denny Heck
Secretary of State	Steve Hobbs
Attorney General	Bob Ferguson

State legislature

The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Washington State Legislature as of November 2022.

Washington State Senate

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	29
	Republican Party	20
	Vacancies	0
Total		49

Washington House of Representatives

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	57
	Republican Party	41
	Vacancies	0
Total		98

Trifecta control

As of November 2022, Washington was a Democratic trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.

Washington Party Control: 1992-2022
Sixteen years of Democratic trifectas • No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R^[9]	D	D	D	D	D
House	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	S	S	S	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

District history

2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith defeated Douglas Michael Basler in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 9 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	D. Adam Smith (D)	74.1	258,771
	Douglas Michael Basler (R)	25.7	89,697
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	582

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 349,050
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith and Douglas Michael Basler defeated Joshua Campbell and Jorge Besada in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 9 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		D. Adam Smith (D)	73.6	145,601
✔		Douglas Michael Basler (R)	15.6	30,923
	Submit photo	Joshua Campbell (R)	8.1	15,983
	Submit photo	Jorge Besada (L)	2.4	4,792
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	560

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 197,859
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2018

See also: Washington's 9th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith defeated Sarah Smith in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 9 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	D. Adam Smith (D)	67.9	163,345
	Sarah Smith (D)	32.1	77,222

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 240,567
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith and Sarah Smith defeated Douglas Michael Basler in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 9 on August 7, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	D. Adam Smith (D)	48.4	71,035
✔	Sarah Smith (D)	26.9	39,409
	Douglas Michael Basler (R)	24.7	36,254

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 146,698
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2016

See also: Washington's 9th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Adam Smith (D) defeated Doug Basler (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Smith and Basler defeated Jesse Wineberry (D), Daniel Smith (D), and Jeary Flener (I) in the top-two primary on August 2, 2016.^[10]^[11]

**U.S. House, Washington District 9 General Election, 2016**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adam Smith Incumbent	72.9%	205,165
	Republican	Doug Basler	27.1%	76,317
Total Votes				281,482
Source: Washington Secretary of State

**U.S. House, Washington District 9 Primary, 2016**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adam Smith Incumbent	56.3%	67,100
	Republican	Doug Basler	23.4%	27,848
	Democratic	Jesse Wineberry	14.8%	17,613
	Democratic	Daniel Smith	3.3%	3,935
	Independent	Jeary Flener	2.3%	2,733
Total Votes				119,229
Source: Washington Secretary of State

2014

See also: Washington's 9th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 9th Congressional District of Washington held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Adam Smith (D) defeated Doug Basler (R) in the general election.

**U.S. House, Washington District 9 General Election, 2014**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adam Smith Incumbent	70.8%	118,132
	Republican	Doug Basler	29.2%	48,662
Total Votes				166,794
Source: Washington Secretary of State

**U.S. House, Washington District 9, Blanket Primary, 2014**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adam Smith Incumbent	63.1%	46,251
	Republican	Doug Basler	28.2%	20,674
	Democratic	Don Rivers	5.7%	4,190
	Citizens Party	Mark Greene	2.9%	2,136
Total Votes				73,251
Source: Results via Associated Press

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Footnotes

↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
↑ Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election.
↑ Daily Kos Elections, "Daily Kos Elections 2020 presidential results by congressional district (old CDs vs. new CDs)," accessed May 12, 2022
↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
↑ Progressive Party
↑ Democrats gained full control of the state Senate after a special election on November 7, 2017.
↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Unofficial List of Candidates in Ballot Order," accessed May 23, 2016
↑ Politico, "Washington House Primaries Results," August 2, 2016

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Washington's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Maria Cantwell (D)

Patty Murray (D)

Representatives

District 1

Suzan DelBene (D)

District 2

Rick Larsen (D)

District 3

Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D)

District 4

Dan Newhouse (R)

District 5

Michael Baumgartner (R)

District 6

Emily Randall (D)

District 7

Pramila Jayapal (D)

District 8

Kim Schrier (D)

District 9

D. Adam Smith (D)

District 10

Marilyn Strickland (D)

Democratic Party (10)

Republican Party (2)

[1] Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.

[2] Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018

[3] Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018

[4] Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018

[5] Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election.

[6] Daily Kos Elections, "Daily Kos Elections 2020 presidential results by congressional district (old CDs vs. new CDs)," accessed May 12, 2022

[7] Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023

[8] Progressive Party

[9] Democrats gained full control of the state Senate after a special election on November 7, 2017.

[list16-10] Washington Secretary of State, "Unofficial List of Candidates in Ballot Order," accessed May 23, 2016

[primaryresults16-11] Politico, "Washington House Primaries Results," August 2, 2016

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