Washington gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 4 top-two primary)
- Primary date: Aug. 4
- Primary type: Top-two
- Registration deadline(s): Aug. 3
- Online registration: Yes
- Same-day registration: Yes
- Early voting starts: July 17[1]
- Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Aug. 4 (received)
- Voter ID: Photo ID
- Poll times: Varies locally[1]
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| Filing deadline: May 15, 2020 |
| Primary: August 4, 2020 General: November 3, 2020 Pre-election incumbent(s): Gov. Jay Inslee (D) |
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Incumbent Jay Inslee (D) and Loren Culp (R) defeated 34 other candidates to advance in Washington's top-two primary for governor on August 4, 2020. Eleven Republicans, five Democrats, five unaffiliated candidates, three independents, and 12 candidates affiliated with third parties were on the ballot. Inslee received 50% of the vote followed by Culp with 17%. No other candidate received more than 10% of the vote.
Inslee, first elected in 2012, sought a third term. As of 2020, one Washington governor had served a third consecutive term: Daniel Evans (R), who left office in 1977.[2] Inslee was a 2020 Democratic presidential primary candidate. He launched his campaign in March of 2019 and suspended it in August 2019.
Inslee and four Republicans—Culp, Tim Eyman, Joshua Freed, and Raul Garcia—led the primary field in media attention and fundraising. Culp was appointed the police chief of Republic, Washington, in 2016. Eyman had worked on several ballot initiative campaigns in the state since at least 1998. Freed was a Bothell city councilmember and mayor. Garcia was a doctor as of his 2020 campaign.
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The candidates above were the top five fundraisers as of July 30 with the following reported contribution totals:[3]
- Inslee: $5,382,015.77
- Freed: $1,563,238.43
- Culp: $1,057,289.37
- Eyman: $453,269.65
- Garcia: $363,166.61
Inslee was endorsed by The Seattle Times and the King County Democrats.[4][5] The Republican parties of King, Benton, and Snohomish counties endorsed Freed.[6] Chris Daniels of King 5 wrote that Garcia, who entered the race in May, "racked up mainstream, moderate endorsements," including those of former Gov. Dan Evans (R) and former state Attorney General Rob McKenna (R).[7]
As of May 2020, three election forecasters rated the race Safe Democratic or Solid Democratic. Inslee won re-election in 2016 with 54% of the vote to Bill Bryant's (R) 45%.
This page focuses on Washington's top-two gubernatorial primary. For more in-depth information on Washington's general election, see the following page:
Election procedure changes in 2020
Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.
Washington made no changes to its primary election.
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Candidates and election results
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Governor of Washington
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jay Inslee (D) | 50.1 | 1,247,916 |
| ✔ |  | Loren Culp (R) | 17.4 | 433,238 |
 | Joshua Freed (R)  | 8.9 | 222,553 | |
 | Tim Eyman (R) | 6.4 | 159,495 | |
 | Raul Garcia (R) | 5.4 | 135,045 | |
 | Phil Fortunato (R) | 4.0 | 99,265 | |
 | Don Rivers (D) | 1.0 | 25,601 | |
 | Leon Lawson (Trump Republican Party) | 0.9 | 23,073 | |
 | Liz Hallock (G) | 0.9 | 21,537 | |
 | Cairo D'Almeida (D) | 0.6 | 14,657 | |
 | Anton Sakharov (Trump Republican Party) | 0.6 | 13,935 | |
 | Nate Herzog (Pre-2016 Republican Party) | 0.5 | 11,303 | |
| Gene Hart (D) | 0.4 | 10,605 | ||
| Omari Tahir-Garrett (D) | 0.4 | 8,751 | ||
| Ryan Ryals (Unaffiliated) | 0.3 | 6,264 | ||
 | Henry Dennison (Socialist Workers Party) | 0.2 | 5,970 | |
 | GoodSpaceGuy (Trump Republican Party) | 0.2 | 5,646 | |
 | Richard Carpenter (R) | 0.2 | 4,962 | |
| Elaina Gonzalez (Independent) | 0.2 | 4,772 | ||
| Matthew Murray (R) | 0.2 | 4,489 | ||
 | Thor Amundson (Independent) | 0.1 | 3,638 | |
 | Bill Hirt (R) | 0.1 | 2,854 | |
| Martin Wheeler (R) | 0.1 | 2,686 | ||
| Ian Gonzales (R) | 0.1 | 2,537 | ||
 | Joshua Wolf (New Liberty Party) | 0.1 | 2,315 | |
 | Cregan Newhouse (Unaffiliated) | 0.1 | 2,291 | |
| Brian Weed (Unaffiliated) | 0.1 | 2,178 | ||
 | Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party) | 0.1 | 1,721 | |
| Tylor Grow (R) | 0.1 | 1,509 | ||
 | Dylan Nails (Independent) | 0.1 | 1,470 | |
| Craig Campbell (Unaffiliated) | 0.0 | 1,178 | ||
| William Miller (American Patriot Party) | 0.0 | 1,148 | ||
| Cameron Vessey (Unaffiliated) | 0.0 | 718 | ||
| Winston Wilkes (Propertarianist Party) | 0.0 | 702 | ||
 | David Blomstrom (Fifth Republic Party) | 0.0 | 519 | |
| David Voltz (Cascadia Labour Party) | 0.0 | 480 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1,938 | ||
| Total votes: 2,488,959 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mathew Mackenzie (R)
- Phillip Bailey (D)
- Asa Palagi (Independent)
- Lisa Thomas (Unaffiliated)
- Matthew Heines (Unaffiliated)
Candidate profiles
This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways. Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[8] Ballotpedia staff compiled profiles based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I have been a resident of Washington since my family relocated here in 1965. I was very fortunate to have parents who were very active with us kids. They donated 40 years of their life to the warren avenue peewees ( little league program)for the satisfaction of helping children become adults , and I learned many lessons from them. My father was a stern union member who taught me the importance of being part of a team,the value of my hard work , and what I should expect in return. I have been very fortunate to have had an apprenticeship. Through the plumbers and pipe fitters union. With this and my hard work I have achieved the position of foreman which I have held for 20 years.I have been employed by the same company ,Stirrett and Johnsen, for 30 years. With their guidance they have led me to become a strong leader, mentor,and sometimes a patient man."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: Chief of Police in Republic, Washington (Appointed in 2016)
Biography: Culp served in the U.S. Army. He is an honor graduate of the Noncommissioned Officer Academy and the Combat Engineer School. He served as a combat engineer and owned Stamped Concrete, a construction business. Culp was also a police officer and narcotics detective before being appointed police chief.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Currently I am the President of AFGE Local 1121"
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: Eyman graduated from Washington State University with a degree in business. He started a mail-order watch business. Eyman sponsored or worked on ballot initiative campaigns in the state of Washington since 1998, including initiatives related to car fees and sales taxes.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Mayor of Bothell - elected by city council (2014-2016)
- Bothell City Council (2006-2018)
Submitted Biography: "Joshua is the only candidate in this field who is a job creator and who has overseen a multi-million dollar annual budget. Joshua's experience as a leader in small business AND local government makes him uniquely qualified to tackle the biggest challenges facing our state. Joshua can walk and chew gum at the same time. Joshua's vision is to allow families and small business the freedoms necessary to thirive - not jsut survive. Joshua backs up his commitment with a pledge: he will not take a paycheck as governor. Special interests will NOT buy this race or the influence to take what's ours. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: Garcia received a B.S. in microbiology/immunology from the University of Miami and a doctorate of osteopathic medicine from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a professor and assistant dean at Pacific Northwest University of Health and Sciences and at Campbell University. As of his 2020 campaign, he directed the emergency medicine department at Lourdes Medical Center.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Green Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Liz is a small business owner, attorney, mother of two, and essential worker."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Pre-2016 Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
Lake Forest Park City Council (1998-2005)
Submitted Biography: "A Republican since birth, I was a card-carrying member until Trump. I believe in conservative principles of limited and accountable government and personal freedom. I also believe in having competency, honesty, and telling the truth, regardless of what may be popular. I served two-terms as a City Councilman for the City of Lake Forest Park and developed a strength to stand firm for conservative principles while working with the overwhelming number of Democrats the populate Puget Sound politics. My fiancée Kelly and I are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our first child together late this summer."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: Yes
Political Office:
- Governor of Washington (Assumed office: 2013)
- U.S. House of Representatives (1993-1995; 1995-2012)
- Washington House of Representatives (1988-1992)
Biography: Inslee graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in economics and received his J.D. from Willamette University. He worked as a private attorney and city prosecutor before serving in elected office. Inslee was a 2020 Democratic primary candidate for president and suspended his campaign in August 2019.
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Party: Trump Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Small Business Owner grew up In shelton Wa ,I got Married to my wife Rikki in Olympia wa in 2003, We own a local business and help the people of our community, I would like to clean up the waste and the abuse, God told me to do this to save our state, we are in our darkest days and need a complete restructuring of our state, the special Interest, the technocrats working in sync with foreign governments to sell our freedom and send our way of life down the road, Join me on the mission to restore the republic....History books Its time for LAW SON WWG1WGA +++ eyes on we will show you a new world"
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Independent
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Dylan Nails, a 20 year old college student, comes from the beautiful hills of the Palouse in Eastern Washington State where he has lived, worked, and went to school most all of his life. Dylan loves skiing, videography, traveling, and exploring what Washington State, and the greater Pacific Northwest has to offer. He currently attends Northwest Nazarene University, and studies Secondary Education, with an Emphasis in History, and a minor in Special Education. When elected, Dylan is in favor of encouraging increases for Teacher Salaries, increase funding for State Parks and conservation, Debt Relief program for students of Washington, promoting more representation of young people in politics, and being a voice for Washington State, as much the East as the West. Dylan's weakness is also what makes him shine as a candidate. While Dylan is young, and may be lacking some of the elected experience his opponents may have, he brings as fresh, new outlook and perspective for Washington State, that is both beneficial and crucial for the next stage in our States history. As a college student, he is not looking to make a career in politics, but in fact getting in, and getting what needs to be done for Washington State accomplished. He can't wait to see what the future holds, and looks forward to seeing what he can do for our State."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Unaffiliated
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I was raised on a farm on the Yakima River. I worked hop fields and cherry orchards, drove tractor and cut asparagus. I attended the USC Film School, and was hired as the station manager for a public TV and radio station in Alaska. I met a remarkable, strong woman in Dutch Harbor, and we returned to Washington to start a family. Our oldest son recently graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in computer science and electrical engineering. Our youngest son is a freshman at the UW school of engineering. I have been in public service for eleven years, and am currently the Enforcement Supervisor for the City of Seattle's Consumer Protection Division. I will make the most efficient use of my time as Governor, while never fundraising. I have demonstrated the ability to work with all levels of government, bringing together opposing ideas for stronger solutions. This election must be about independence. Washington is independent. Republicans and Democrats are good people, though the current party leadership promotes divisiveness and distrust. I would be honored to be your Governor, and to promote respect for all Washingtonians."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I have been an human rights activist for a long time. From Africa to Gaza Strip thru the channels of Jordan. Speaking on World Peace and importance of humanity and truly understanding of cultural differences. During this time of this Pandemic my fight for human rights and basic compassion for humanity a new face on it. 45 years I have travel the world speaking on Peace and developing more feasible solutions to everyday essentials. I have been advisor to many of Washington State Governors . Fighting for the underdog and demanding changes for social and criminal justice. I been honored to work with United States Senators and Congressmen working on Criminal Justice Reforms to revising SBA programs here in Washington State. At this very moment of all my efforts to make a sound change in people lives this pandemic have been the biggest call to duty I have faced as a humanitarian. I have been honored to work with protecting staff and prisoners to get mask and water and social distancing practices in Stafford Creek Prison. When a prisoner calls to give last will and testimony only to be in there for child support it does something to you. I worked with Police Chiefs and Republicans across the board without a elective seat breaking the seal of Practice Tribalism. Humanity is and always will be my reason for traveling across this world or even to the White House to fight for equality for all. "We The People" are the most important words of the Constitution to me. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
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Party: Unaffiliated
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "It's difficult to get a true sense of a person in 200 words or less. We look for clues to see if that candidate is like us, if they believe in similar things, and to see if they are straight-up crazy. I highly recommend you watch the video voter's guide on TVW to learn about all of the candidates. We pick up so much more when watching a person speak than reading a highly edited blurb like this one. My political leanings don't fit within a political party, and the closest I've come to defining my outlook is "bleeding heart libertarian". That term was created in 2011 as a movement of folks who favor social justice and limited government in economic matters. Read more at www.bleedingheartlibertarians.com I am running for governor to be your servant; to be the manager you hire to work on its greatest financial challenge. I am running to reintroduce creativity, efficient design, transparency, and diplomacy to state government."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Party: New Liberty Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I Grew up in the San Juan Islands, I've lived on Stuart Island and f Friday Harbor. The former had a population of about forty at its height, and the latter has a population of around twenty-five hundred. I have a large and diverse family with eight siblings, three of whom are native adopted. My family and upbringing have had an enormous impact on me, but that isn't the whole story. So what kind of person am I? I am the sort of guy who leads by example because anything less is hypocrisy, not leadership. I never ask someone to do something I would not do myself. I value honor, integrity, and courage above everything else. I crave knowledge and love to learn. I love the outdoors, and I can't stand to be away from the forest or the ocean for long. I have Dyslexia something that has shaped my outlook on life. My father captained a fishing boat in the baring sea, and a was Marine biologist. I take after that mix of intellectual and sea captain. I believe it's time for a new breed of politician, so I will become the change I want to see."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Washington in 2020.
Debates and forums
July 9 debate
Culp, Eyman, Fortunato, Freed, Garcia, Sakharov, and Wheeler participated in a debate hosted by the Clark County Republican Women on July 9, 2020.
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Click here for a roundup of the forum from Clark County Today.
Past elections
2016
- See also: Washington gubernatorial election, 2016
General election
Incumbent Jay Inslee defeated Bill Bryant in the Washington governor election.
| Washington Governor, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jay Inslee Incumbent |
54.24% | 1,760,520 | |
| Republican | Bill Bryant | 45.49% | 1,476,346 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.26% | 8,416 | ||
| Total Votes | 3,245,282 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Primary election
Note: Washington utilizes a mail-in ballot system. Results were not finalized until 14 days after the primary election.[9]
The following candidates ran in the Washington primary for governor.
| Washington primary for governor, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jay Inslee Incumbent |
49.30% | 687,412 | |
| Republican | Bill Bryant |
38.33% | 534,519 | |
| Republican | Bill Hirt | 3.47% | 48,382 | |
| Democratic | Patrick O'Rourke | 2.91% | 40,572 | |
| Independent | Steve Rubenstein | 1.62% | 22,582 | |
| Democratic | James Robert Deal | 1.05% | 14,623 | |
| Democratic | Johnathan Dodds | 1.01% | 14,152 | |
| Republican | Goodspaceguy | 0.95% | 13,191 | |
| Socialist Workers Party | Mary Martin | 0.74% | 10,374 | |
| Fifth Republic Party | David Blomstrom | 0.32% | 4,512 | |
| Holistic Party | Christian Joubert | 0.29% | 4,103 | |
| Total Votes | 1,394,422 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Christine Gregoire (D) did not run for re-election in 2012. Jay Inslee (D) narrowly defeated Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Governor of Washington General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jay Inslee |
51.4% | 1,582,802 | |
| Republican | Rob McKenna | 48.3% | 1,488,245 | |
| Other | Write-in votes | 0.3% | 8,592 | |
| Total Votes | 3,079,639 | |||
| Election results via Washington Secretary of State | ||||
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2008 On November 4, 2008, Christine Gregoire won re-election to the office of Governor of Washington. She defeated Dino Rossi in the general election.
2004 On November 2, 2004, Christine Gregoire won election to the office of Governor of Washington. She defeated Dino Rossi, Ruth Bennett in the general election.
2000 On November 7, 2000, Gary Locke won re-election to the office of Governor of Washington. He defeated John Carlson, Steve W. LePage in the general election.
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Pivot Counties
- See also: Pivot Counties by state
Five of 39 Washington counties—12.8 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.
| Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008 | |||||||
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| County | Trump margin of victory in 2016 | Obama margin of victory in 2012 | Obama margin of victory in 2008 | ||||
| Clallam County, Washington | 2.76% | 0.38% | 3.30% | ||||
| Cowlitz County, Washington | 13.32% | 4.44% | 11.15% | ||||
| Grays Harbor County, Washington | 6.99% | 14.11% | 14.56% | ||||
| Mason County, Washington | 5.81% | 7.09% | 8.66% | ||||
| Pacific County, Washington | 6.74% | 11.52% | 14.07% | ||||
In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton (D) won Washington with 52.5 percent of the vote. Donald Trump (R) received 36.8 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Washington cast votes for the winning presidential candidate 73.3 percent of the time. In that same time frame, Washington supported Democratic candidates for president more often than Republican candidates, 53.3 to 43.3 percent. The state favored Democrats in every election between 2000 and 2016.
Presidential results by legislative district
The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Washington. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[11][12]
| In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 34 out of 49 state House districts in Washington with an average margin of victory of 25.4 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 30 out of 49 state House districts in Washington with an average margin of victory of 32.1 points. |
| In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 15 out of 49 state House districts in Washington with an average margin of victory of 13.9 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 19 out of 49 state House districts in Washington with an average margin of victory of 14.9 points. |
| 2016 presidential results by state House district | |||||||
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| District | Obama | Romney | 2012 Margin | Clinton | Trump | 2016 Margin | |
| 1 | 59.66% | 37.93% | D+21.7 | 61.73% | 30.36% | D+31.4 | |
| 2 | 47.71% | 49.88% | R+2.2 | 37.79% | 53.05% | R+15.3 | |
| 3 | 57.66% | 38.63% | D+19 | 51.82% | 38.12% | D+13.7 | |
| 4 | 40.00% | 57.37% | R+17.4 | 34.91% | 56.36% | R+21.4 | |
| 5 | 53.41% | 44.29% | D+9.1 | 54.74% | 37.12% | D+17.6 | |
| 6 | 46.76% | 50.72% | R+4 | 44.72% | 46.75% | R+2 | |
| 7 | 36.16% | 61.01% | R+24.9 | 29.00% | 63.45% | R+34.5 | |
| 8 | 36.10% | 61.49% | R+25.4 | 34.54% | 57.03% | R+22.5 | |
| 9 | 37.70% | 59.71% | R+22 | 35.13% | 56.40% | R+21.3 | |
| 10 | 50.21% | 47.38% | D+2.8 | 46.94% | 45.07% | D+1.9 | |
| 11 | 67.51% | 30.27% | D+37.2 | 67.74% | 25.40% | D+42.3 | |
| 12 | 39.91% | 57.67% | R+17.8 | 37.34% | 55.97% | R+18.6 | |
| 13 | 35.70% | 61.75% | R+26 | 31.04% | 61.91% | R+30.9 | |
| 14 | 42.63% | 54.97% | R+12.3 | 38.98% | 54.23% | R+15.2 | |
| 15 | 45.75% | 52.31% | R+6.6 | 42.51% | 51.74% | R+9.2 | |
| 16 | 38.20% | 59.21% | R+21 | 36.00% | 56.67% | R+20.7 | |
| 17 | 48.28% | 49.36% | R+1.1 | 45.51% | 46.88% | R+1.4 | |
| 18 | 43.85% | 54.12% | R+10.3 | 42.36% | 50.56% | R+8.2 | |
| 19 | 53.59% | 43.66% | D+9.9 | 41.57% | 50.52% | R+8.9 | |
| 20 | 40.98% | 56.26% | R+15.3 | 30.96% | 61.41% | R+30.4 | |
| 21 | 61.52% | 36.25% | D+25.3 | 62.27% | 30.19% | D+32.1 | |
| 22 | 63.17% | 33.68% | D+29.5 | 60.67% | 30.15% | D+30.5 | |
| 23 | 57.91% | 39.72% | D+18.2 | 56.69% | 34.37% | D+22.3 | |
| 24 | 54.21% | 42.81% | D+11.4 | 48.95% | 43.35% | D+5.6 | |
| 25 | 50.87% | 46.92% | D+4 | 45.23% | 46.56% | R+1.3 | |
| 26 | 49.33% | 48.06% | D+1.3 | 45.36% | 45.35% | D+0 | |
| 27 | 67.29% | 30.00% | D+37.3 | 65.15% | 26.43% | D+38.7 | |
| 28 | 54.44% | 43.37% | D+11.1 | 52.61% | 38.96% | D+13.7 | |
| 29 | 62.55% | 34.97% | D+27.6 | 54.47% | 36.76% | D+17.7 | |
| 30 | 58.70% | 39.18% | D+19.5 | 56.77% | 35.96% | D+20.8 | |
| 31 | 47.88% | 49.93% | R+2.1 | 41.61% | 50.16% | R+8.5 | |
| 32 | 70.64% | 26.92% | D+43.7 | 71.67% | 21.56% | D+50.1 | |
| 33 | 65.65% | 32.25% | D+33.4 | 64.85% | 28.57% | D+36.3 | |
| 34 | 77.41% | 20.25% | D+57.2 | 79.30% | 14.85% | D+64.4 | |
| 35 | 51.47% | 45.95% | D+5.5 | 44.25% | 46.59% | R+2.3 | |
| 36 | 81.82% | 15.34% | D+66.5 | 85.25% | 9.15% | D+76.1 | |
| 37 | 86.30% | 11.18% | D+75.1 | 87.06% | 8.13% | D+78.9 | |
| 38 | 59.99% | 37.08% | D+22.9 | 53.38% | 37.81% | D+15.6 | |
| 39 | 49.44% | 47.52% | D+1.9 | 40.00% | 50.75% | R+10.7 | |
| 40 | 62.09% | 34.70% | D+27.4 | 62.61% | 29.29% | D+33.3 | |
| 41 | 60.00% | 38.22% | D+21.8 | 67.76% | 26.09% | D+41.7 | |
| 42 | 49.67% | 47.37% | D+2.3 | 47.57% | 44.43% | D+3.1 | |
| 43 | 85.99% | 10.63% | D+75.4 | 88.74% | 5.96% | D+82.8 | |
| 44 | 54.08% | 43.61% | D+10.5 | 50.96% | 40.24% | D+10.7 | |
| 45 | 58.18% | 39.63% | D+18.6 | 64.80% | 28.03% | D+36.8 | |
| 46 | 78.25% | 19.15% | D+59.1 | 81.92% | 12.42% | D+69.5 | |
| 47 | 55.53% | 42.30% | D+13.2 | 54.37% | 38.29% | D+16.1 | |
| 48 | 61.67% | 35.86% | D+25.8 | 68.17% | 25.02% | D+43.2 | |
| 49 | 57.30% | 40.04% | D+17.3 | 54.21% | 37.87% | D+16.3 | |
| Total | 56.16% | 41.29% | D+14.9 | 54.30% | 38.07% | D+16.2 | |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Washington is a vote-by-mail state. Early voting dates and polling hours apply to county-level vote centers where individuals can instead vote in person.
- ↑ Oregon Public Radio, "Washington Mails A Crowded Statewide Ballot To Voters," July 17, 2020
- ↑ Public Disclosure Commission, "Campaign Explorer," accessed July 31, 2020
- ↑ Seattle Times, "The Times recommends: Jay Inslee for governor," July 29, 2020
- ↑ King County Democrats, "2020 Endorsements," accessed July 31, 2020
- ↑ Joshua Freed's 2020 campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed July 31, 2020
- ↑ King5, "Last-minute GOP gubernatorial candidate earns big-name support," July 27, 2020
- ↑ Candidate Connection surveys completed before September 26, 2019, were not used to generate candidate profiles. In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions on Voting by Mail," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 7, 2012 Primary Results: State executives," accessed August 8, 2012
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
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