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Lieutenant Governor of Washington
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Top-two primary
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: May 10, 2024
Primary: August 6, 2024
General: November 5, 2024
Pre-election incumbent(s):
Denny Heck (Democratic)
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Poll times: Poll opening hours vary; close at 8 p.m.
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A top-two primary took place on August 6, 2024, in Washington to determine which candidate would earn the right to run in the state's lieutenant gubernatorial election on November 5, 2024.

Incumbent Denny Heck and Dan Matthews advanced from the primary for Lieutenant Governor of Washington.

This page focuses on Washington's top-two lieutenant gubernatorial primary. For more in-depth information on Washington's lieutenant gubernatorial general election, see the following page:

Candidates and election results

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Lieutenant Governor of Washington

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Denny Heck
Denny Heck (D)
 
48.6
 
927,395
✔
Image of Dan Matthews
Dan Matthews (R) Candidate Connection
 
23.0
 
438,537
Image of Bob Hagglund
Bob Hagglund (R)
 
16.7
 
319,071
Image of David Griffin
David Griffin (D)
 
8.9
 
169,759
Image of Patrick Harman
Patrick Harman (Liberal Republican Party)
 
2.6
 
50,330
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
2,538

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,907,630
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Candidate profiles

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Dan Matthews

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a married (to Jan - 51 years), we are lifelong Washingtonians, I hold a Bachelors in Political Science, and Master’s in Public Administration. A retired USAF Pilot and Lt. Colonel, with 22 years service, I flew in Vietnam and SE Asia, and Desert Storm. After 31-years at Northwest Airlines as a 747 Captain, Instructor Pilot, and Examiner, I served 8 years as a Boeing consultant in Pilot Instruction and Leadership. I have served on various Boards and Commissions, including as a STEM Educator. Elected Experience: Former School Board member, 4 years; Advocated for children, parents, education issues in Wash., D.C.; Snohomish County Charter Review Commissioner. Other Professional Experience: Veteran Pilot: Vietnam, and Desert Storm; US Air Force Lt. Colonel. Commercial Airline 747 Captain Instructor; Boeing Contract Instructor, 747 Pilot Consultant – in Pilot Learning and Leadership; Disaster Preparedness Consultant; Airline Pilots Association Union member. Education: BA, Political Science, University of Puget Sound; Washington State Senate Intern; Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Urban, State and Federal Governance. Community Service/Involvement: Nature Conservancy, Cousteau Society (Founding member), Rotary International, Little League Coach, STEM Skills Task Force, WA Policy Center, Domestic Violence Abuse Services, Hope House, American Legion, Combat Veterans, Local Church leadership, Union Gospel Mission, Family Policy Institute Washington – FPIW."

Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

I have stepped forward to help fix a broken system. Foolish and failed policies originate from politicians who have forgotten the people. Career politicians fail us by delivering dictates, division, and dependency rather than statesmanship, diplomacy, civility, and respect. There is failure on both sides. One political party has controlled our State for decades, representing powerful, big-money interests, growing more imbalanced, even radically extreme. It is time for a positive change in direction. I believe I have the experience, qualifications, leadership skills, training and background to serve the people as Lieutenant Governor and bring a new era of excellence, leadership and statesmanship to Olympia and the people of our state.

As Lt Governor, I see my role, not as a partisan or politician, but as a Bridge-Builder and unifier; a communicator, team-builder, statesman and peacemaker. Professionally, my role has been to safely navigate to every destination, knowing people’s lives depended on: me; my skills, judgment, and professionalism, and the crew I led. As our Lieutenant Governor, my focus will remain: People working together. In my flying profession we developed / operated under a team-building paradigm called CRM: Crew Resource Management – designed to build an intentional team structure, fostering communication and constructive interaction between all members of the flight crew, enhancing and facilitating the safe and efficient conduct of every flight.

To address these, and every issue, let us acknowledge that we are a divided people – State and Nation – often polarized; at odds with one another; frequently abandoning genuine human understanding. The Division, Discord, Partisanship, and Rancor of Politics is never constructive. It is time to change course; to find common ground for the common good, with common sense! Let us now come together! And Be United! Remembering: "A house divided against itself cannot stand!" Like those who came before us, on whose shoulders we stand, Let us not stop working, nor be discouraged, anxious, or afraid. I will fight for what is right and good! This is my commitment to every citizen –– from all parties. I Will Be There – For You!

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Lieutenant Governor of Washington in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Washington

Election information in Washington: Aug. 6, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 6, 2024
  • By mail: Received by July 29, 2024
  • Online: July 29, 2024

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: Aug. 6, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by Aug. 6, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

N/A

What were the early voting start and end dates?

July 19, 2024 to Aug. 6, 2024

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


Election analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.

  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
  • Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
  • State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
  • Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.


See also: Presidential voting trends in Washington and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Washington, 2024
District Incumbent Party PVI
Washington's 1st Suzan DelBene Electiondot.png Democratic D+13
Washington's 2nd Rick Larsen Electiondot.png Democratic D+9
Washington's 3rd Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Electiondot.png Democratic R+5
Washington's 4th Dan Newhouse Ends.png Republican R+11
Washington's 5th Cathy McMorris Rodgers Ends.png Republican R+8
Washington's 6th Derek Kilmer Electiondot.png Democratic D+6
Washington's 7th Pramila Jayapal Electiondot.png Democratic D+36
Washington's 8th Kim Schrier Electiondot.png Democratic D+1
Washington's 9th Adam Smith Electiondot.png Democratic D+21
Washington's 10th Marilyn Strickland Electiondot.png Democratic D+7


2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Washington[1]
District Joe Biden Democratic Party Donald Trump Republican Party
Washington's 1st 64.0% 33.3%
Washington's 2nd 60.1% 37.2%
Washington's 3rd 46.6% 50.8%
Washington's 4th 40.3% 57.2%
Washington's 5th 43.5% 53.5%
Washington's 6th 57.1% 39.9%
Washington's 7th 86.8% 11.3%
Washington's 8th 52.0% 45.3%
Washington's 9th 71.5% 26.3%
Washington's 10th 57.3% 39.6%


2012-2020

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:


Following the 2020 presidential election, 72.5% of Washingtonians lived in one of the state's 11 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 22.3% lived in one of 22 Solid Republican counties. Overall, Washington was Solid Democratic, having voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2012, Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, and Joe Biden (D) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Washington following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Historical voting trends

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[2] 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

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Washington

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Washington.

U.S. Senate election results in Washington
Race Winner Runner up
2022 57.1%Democratic Party 42.6%Republican Party
2018 58.3%Democratic Party 41.5%Republican Party
2016 58.8%Democratic Party 40.9%Republican Party
2012 60.4%Democratic Party 39.5%Republican Party
2010 52.1%Democratic Party 47.4%Republican Party
Average 57.3 41.8

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Washington

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Washington.

Gubernatorial election results in Washington
Race Winner Runner up
2020 56.6%Democratic Party 43.1%Republican Party
2016 54.2%Democratic Party 45.5%Republican Party
2012 51.4%Democratic Party 48.3%Republican Party
2008 53.0%Democratic Party 46.6%Republican Party
2004 48.9%Democratic Party 48.9%Republican Party
Average 52.8 46.5
See also: Party control of Washington state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Washington's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Washington
Party U.S. Senate U.S. House Total
Democratic 2 8 10
Republican 0 2 2
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 May 2024.

State executive officials in Washington, May 2024
Office Officeholder
Governor Democratic Party Jay Inslee
Lieutenant Governor Democratic Party Denny Heck
Secretary of State Democratic Party Steve Hobbs
Attorney General Democratic Party Bob Ferguson

State legislature

Washington State Senate

Party As of NFebruary 2024
     Democratic Party 29
     Republican Party 20
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 49

Washington House of Representatives

Party As of February 2024
     Democratic Party 58
     Republican Party 40
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 98

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Washington Party Control: 1992-2024
Eighteen 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 23 24
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 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[3] D D 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 D D

The table below details demographic data in Washington and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.

Demographic Data for Washington
Washington United States
Population 7,705,281 331,449,281
Land area (sq mi) 66,455 3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White 69.9% 65.9%
Black/African American 3.9% 12.5%
Asian 9.2% 5.8%
Native American 1.2% 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.7% 0.2%
Other (single race) 5.2% 6%
Multiple 9.9% 8.8%
Hispanic/Latino 13.5% 18.7%
Education
High school graduation rate 92.1% 89.1%
College graduation rate 38% 34.3%
Income
Median household income $90,325 $75,149
Persons below poverty level 6.3% 8.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2017-2022).
**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 profile

Demographic data for Washington
 WashingtonU.S.
Total population:7,160,290316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):66,4563,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:77.8%73.6%
Black/African American:3.6%12.6%
Asian:7.7%5.1%
Native American:1.3%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.6%0.2%
Two or more:5.2%3%
Hispanic/Latino:12%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:90.4%86.7%
College graduation rate:32.9%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$61,062$53,889
Persons below poverty level:14.4%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Washington.
**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.

Presidential voting pattern

See also: Presidential voting trends in Washington

Washington voted for the Democratic candidate in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Pivot Counties (2016)

Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, five are located in Washington, accounting for 2.43 percent of the total pivot counties.[4]

Pivot Counties (2020)

In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Washington had four Retained Pivot Counties and one Boomerang Pivot County, accounting for 2.21 and 4.00 percent of all Retained and Boomerang Pivot Counties, respectively.

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed December 15, 2023
  2. ↑ Progressive Party
  3. ↑ Democrats gained full control of the state Senate after a special election on November 7, 2017.
  4. ↑ The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
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