Washington House of Representatives District 34
| Washington House of Representatives District 34 | ||
| Current incumbents | Eileen L. Cody (Position 1)  | |
| Joe Fitzgibbon (Position 2) | ||
| Population | 125,055 | |
| Race | 72.1% White, 5.3% Two or More Races, 5.0% Other Race, 9.8% Asian, 6.1% Black, 1.1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.8% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander[1] | |
| Ethnicity | 89.0% Not Hispanic, 11.0% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 79.8% age 18 and over | |
Washington's thirty-fourth state house district is represented by Democratic Representatives Eileen L. Cody and Joe Fitzgibbon.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 125,055 civilians reside within the 129.3 square miles of Washington's thirty-fourth state house district. The population per square mile is 2,136. The median age of these residents is 40.[2] Washington's state representatives represent an average of 68,618 residents.[3] After the 2000 Census, each member represented 60,144 residents.[4]
About the office
Members of the Washington House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Washington legislators assume office the second Monday of January.[5]
Qualifications
Section 7 of Article 2 of the Washington State Constitution states, "No person shall be eligible to the legislature who shall not be a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter in the district for which he is chosen."[6]
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2025[7] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $60,191/year for senators. $61,997/year for representatives. | $206/day |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Washington State Legislature, the board of county commissioners where the vacant seat is located has the responsibility to select a replacement. The county central committee of the political party that last held the seat must submit a list of three candidates to the board of county commissioners representing the vacant district. If the vacancy occurs in the office of a joint senator or joint representative, the state central committee is responsible for submitting the list of three candidates. A selection must be made within 60 days after the vacancy occurred. The person appointed will hold the seat until his or her successor is elected at the next general or special election in November.[8]
See sources: Washington Const. Art. 2, Sec. 15
Elections
2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1
Incumbent Eileen Cody won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eileen Cody (D) | 97.8 | 73,609 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.2 | 1,693 | ||
| Total votes: 75,302 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1
Incumbent Eileen Cody advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eileen Cody (D) | 97.0 | 49,238 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 1,508 | ||
| Total votes: 50,746 | |||
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2018
District 34-Position 1
General election
Incumbent Eileen Cody won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eileen Cody (D) | 100.0 | 57,127 |
| Total votes: 57,127 | |||
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Top-two primary
Incumbent Eileen Cody advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eileen Cody (D) | 100.0 | 35,619 |
| Total votes: 35,619 | |||
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District 34-Position 2
General election
Incumbent Joe Fitzgibbon won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 2
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joe Fitzgibbon (D) | 100.0 | 56,332 |
| Total votes: 56,332 | |||
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Top-two primary
Incumbent Joe Fitzgibbon advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 2
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Fitzgibbon (D) | 100.0 | 35,410 |
| Total votes: 35,410 | |||
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2016
District 34-Position 1
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 Eileen Cody defeated Matthew Benson in the Washington House of Representatives, District 34-Position 1 general election.[9]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 34-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Eileen Cody Incumbent |
80.62% | 58,754 | |
| Republican | Matthew Benson | 19.38% | 14,126 | |
| Total Votes | 72,880 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Eileen Cody and Matthew Benson defeated Brendan Kolding in the Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 top two primary.[10][11]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 34-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Eileen Cody Incumbent |
73.18% | 26,189 | |
| Republican | Matthew Benson |
16.12% | 5,767 | |
| Democratic | Brendan Kolding | 10.70% | 3,830 | |
| Total Votes | 35,786 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
District 34-Position 2
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 Joe Fitzgibbon defeated Andrew Pilloud in the Washington House of Representatives, District 34-Position 2 general election.[9]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 34-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Joe Fitzgibbon Incumbent |
79.75% | 57,954 | |
| Republican | Andrew Pilloud | 20.25% | 14,714 | |
| Total Votes | 72,668 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Joe Fitzgibbon and Andrew Pilloud were unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 2 top two primary.[10][11]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 34-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joe Fitzgibbon Incumbent | |
| Republican | Andrew Pilloud | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
2014
District 34-Position 1
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 Eileen Cody (D) was unopposed in both the primary and the general election.[12][13][14]
District 34-Position 2
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 Joe Fitzgibbon (D) and Brendan Kolding (D) were unopposed in the primary. Fitzgibbon defeated Kolding in the general election.[12][15][16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Fitzgibbon Incumbent |
83% | 32,771 | |
| Democratic | Brendan Kolding | 17% | 6,692 | |
| Total Votes | 39,463 | |||
2012
District 34-Position 1
Elections for the office of Washington House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 7, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Eileen L. Cody (D) defeated William Giammarese (D) in the general election. Cody and Giammarese were unopposed in the blanket primary election.[17][18]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eileen Cody Incumbent |
85.9% | 52,001 | |
| Democratic | William Giammarese | 14.1% | 8,538 | |
| Total Votes | 60,539 | |||
District 34-Position 2
Elections for the office of Washington House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 7, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Joe Fitzgibbon (D) was unchallenged in the general election. Fitzgibbon in the blanket primary election.[17][18]
Campaign contributions
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Washington House of Representatives District 34 raised a total of $1,392,809. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $44,929 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
| Campaign contributions, Washington House of Representatives District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
| 2016 | $208,739 | 5 | $41,748 | |
| 2014 | $196,972 | 3 | $65,657 | |
| 2012 | $122,477 | 2 | $61,239 | |
| 2010 | $320,358 | 5 | $64,072 | |
| 2008 | $108,701 | 2 | $54,351 | |
| 2006 | $120,834 | 3 | $40,278 | |
| 2004 | $133,657 | 4 | $33,414 | |
| 2002 | $101,813 | 4 | $25,453 | |
| 2000 | $79,258 | 3 | $26,419 | |
| Total | $1,392,809 | 31 | $44,929 | |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ For more information on the parameters the U.S. Census Bureau use, please see our Race and Ethnicity on the United States Census page.
- ↑ State of Washington, "Demographic Data," accessed October 12, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "2010 Census Interactive Population Search," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "States Ranked by Population," April 2, 2001
- ↑ Washington State Legislature, "RCW 44.04.021 Commencement of terms of office," accessed February 17, 2021
- ↑ Washington State Legislature, "Constitution of the State of Washington," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2025 Legislator Compensation," December 2, 2025
- ↑ Washington Legislature, "Washington Constitution - Section Article II, Section 15," accessed February 8, 2023
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Washington Secretary of State, "Primary Candidates," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Washington Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Results," November 27, 2012
