Washington House of Representatives District 12
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Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 is represented byBrian Burnett (R). Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 is represented byMike Steele (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Washington state representatives represented an average of78,734 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented68,912 residents.
About the office
Members of theWashington House of Representatives servetwo-year terms and are not subject toterm limits. Washington legislators assume office the second Monday of January.[1]
Qualifications
Section 7 of Article 2 of theWashington 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."[2]
Salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[3] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $60,191/year for senators. $61,997/year for representatives. | $202/day |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in theWashington 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.[4]
See sources:Washington Const. Art. 2, Sec. 15
District map
Redistricting
2020 redistricting cycle
On March 15, 2024, JudgeRobert Lasnik of theU.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ordered the state to adopt a new legislative map namedRemedial Map 3B that complies with theVoting Rights Act. Judge Lasnik ordered Washington to redraw a legislative district in the Yakima Valley region because its boundaries undermined the ability of Latino voters to participate equally in elections. According to the district court's decision:[5][6]
| “ | The task of fashioning a remedy for a Voting Rights Act violation is not one that falls within the Court’s normal duties. It is only because the State declined to reconvene the Redistricting Commission – with its expertise, staff, and ability to solicit public comments – that the Court was compelled to step in. Nevertheless, with the comprehensive and extensive presentations from the parties, the participation of the Yakama Nation, and the able assistance of Ms. Mac Donald, the Court is confident that the adopted map best achieves the many goals of the remedial process. The Secretary of State is hereby ORDERED to conduct future elections according to Remedial Map 3B...[6][7] | ” |
On August 10, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington struck down the state's legislative maps, which were drawn by the bipartisan state Redistricting Commission in 2021, after finding that they discriminate against Latino voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act. At the time, the 15th district encompassed parts of five counties in south-central Washington and was represented by three Republicans.[5]
“The question in this case is whether the state has engaged in line-drawing which, in combination with the social and historical conditions in the Yakima Valley region, impairs the ability of Latino voters in that area to elect their candidate of choice on an equal basis with other voters. The answer is yes,” Judge Lasnik wrote in the district court's 32-page decision.[5]
How does redistricting in Washington work? In Washington, congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by a five-member non-politician commission. The commission was established byconstitutional amendment in 1983. The majority and minority leaders of theWashington State Senate andWashington House of Representatives each appoint one registered voter to the commission. These four commissioners appoint a fifth, non-voting member to serve as the commission's chair. In the event that the four voting commissioners cannot agree on a chair, theWashington Supreme Court must appoint one.[8]
TheWashington Constitution stipulates that no commission member may have been an elected official or party officer in the two-year period prior to his or her appointment. Individuals who have registered with the state as lobbyists within the past year are also prohibited from serving on the commission.[8]
TheWashington State Legislature may amend the commission's maps by a two-thirds vote in each legislative chamber.[8]
The state constitution requires that congressional and state legislative districts "should be contiguous, compact, and convenient, and follow natural, geographic, artificial, or political subdivision boundaries." The constitution states that the redistricting commission "must not purposely draw plans to favor or discriminate against any political party or group."[8]
State statutes require that congressional and state legislative districts "preserve areas recognized as communities of interest." State statutes also require the commission to draw districts that "provide fair and effective representation" and "encourage electoral competition."[8]
Washington House of Representatives District 12
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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Washington House of Representatives District 12
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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Elections
2024
District 12-Position 1
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
Brian Burnett defeatedHeather Koellen in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Burnett (R) | 53.3 | 44,318 |
| Heather Koellen (D) | 46.6 | 38,800 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 92 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 83,210 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
Heather Koellen andBrian Burnett defeatedJennifer Bumpus in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Heather Koellen (D) | 44.6 | 19,302 | |
| ✔ | | Brian Burnett (R) | 41.6 | 17,997 |
| Jennifer Bumpus (R) | 13.7 | 5,920 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 43,253 | ||
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District 12-Position 2
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
IncumbentMike Steele defeatedDaniel Scott in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Steele (R) | 61.7 | 44,400 |
 | Daniel Scott (R) | 35.8 | 25,741 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 1,771 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 71,912 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
IncumbentMike Steele andDaniel Scott advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Steele (R) | 71.9 | 25,482 |
| ✔ | | Daniel Scott (R) | 23.5 | 8,340 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.5 | 1,602 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 35,424 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tanya Lavoy (D)
2022
District 12-Position 1
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
IncumbentKeith Goehner won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Keith Goehner (R) | 94.3 | 45,819 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.7 | 2,764 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 48,583 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
IncumbentKeith Goehner advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Goehner (R) | 93.1 | 27,759 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 6.9 | 2,052 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 29,811 | ||
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District 12-Position 2
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
IncumbentMike Steele defeatedRobert Amenn in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Steele (R) | 78.4 | 42,812 |
| Robert Amenn (R) | 17.7 | 9,655 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.9 | 2,111 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 54,578 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
IncumbentMike Steele andRobert Amenn advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Steele (R) | 80.6 | 26,249 |
| ✔ | Robert Amenn (R) | 14.4 | 4,681 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.1 | 1,652 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 32,582 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Donn Best (Election Integrity)
2020
District 12-Position 1
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
IncumbentKeith Goehner defeatedAdrianne Moore in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Goehner (R) | 60.4 | 45,817 |
 | Adrianne Moore (D) | 39.5 | 29,998 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 84 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 75,899 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
IncumbentKeith Goehner andAdrianne Moore advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Goehner (R) | 64.6 | 32,409 |
| ✔ | | Adrianne Moore (D) | 35.2 | 17,684 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 76 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 50,169 | ||
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District 12-Position 2
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
IncumbentMike Steele won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Steele (R) | 96.2 | 57,281 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.8 | 2,265 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 59,546 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
IncumbentMike Steele advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Steele (R) | 94.9 | 37,110 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.1 | 1,997 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 39,107 | ||
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2018
District 12-Position 1
General election
Keith Goehner defeatedAnn Diamond in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Goehner (R) | 55.7 | 32,598 |
 | Ann Diamond (Independent) | 44.3 | 25,938 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 58,536 | ||
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Top-two primary
Keith Goehner andAnn Diamond defeatedC. Keiki Stacy Weigle andJD Greening in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Goehner (R) | 44.7 | 15,280 |
| ✔ | | Ann Diamond (Independent) | 30.4 | 10,398 |
 | C. Keiki Stacy Weigle (D) | 15.4 | 5,244 | |
 | JD Greening (R) | 9.4 | 3,227 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 34,149 | ||
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District 12-Position 2
General election
IncumbentMike Steele defeatedValerie Sarratt in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Steele (R) | 63.8 | 37,223 |
 | Valerie Sarratt (D) | 36.2 | 21,114 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 58,337 | ||
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Top-two primary
IncumbentMike Steele andValerie Sarratt defeatedAlan Fahnestock in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Steele (R) | 60.8 | 20,323 |
| ✔ | | Valerie Sarratt (D) | 32.4 | 10,831 |
| Alan Fahnestock (Independent) | 6.8 | 2,275 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 33,429 | ||
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2016
District 12-Position 1
Elections for theWashington 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.
IncumbentCary Condotta defeatedDan Maher in the Washington House of Representatives, District 12-Position 1 general election.[9]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 12-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Cary CondottaIncumbent | 62.92% | 36,748 | |
| Democratic | Dan Maher | 37.08% | 21,653 | |
| Total Votes | 58,401 | |||
| Source:Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Dan Maher and incumbentCary Condotta were unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 1 top two primary.[10][11]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 12-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Dan Maher | |
| Republican | Cary CondottaIncumbent | |
| Source:Washington Secretary of State | ||
District 12-Position 2
Elections for theWashington 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.IncumbentBrad Hawkins (R) did not seek re-election.
Mike Steele defeatedJerry Paine in the Washington House of Representatives, District 12-Position 2 general election.[9]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 12-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Steele | 60.18% | 30,397 | |
| Republican | Jerry Paine | 39.82% | 20,112 | |
| Total Votes | 50,509 | |||
| Source:Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Mike Steele andJerry Paine defeatedDanny Stone andGarn Christensen in the Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 top two primary.[10][11]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 12-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Steele | 35.13% | 8,129 | |
| Republican | Jerry Paine | 25.93% | 6,001 | |
| Republican | Danny Stone | 15.75% | 3,645 | |
| Republican | Garn Christensen | 23.18% | 5,365 | |
| Total Votes | 23,140 | |||
| Source:Washington Secretary of State | ||||
2014
District 12-Position 1
Elections for theWashington House of Representatives took place in 2014. Ablanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. IncumbentCary Condotta (R) was unopposed in both the primary and the general election.[12][13][14]
District 12-Position 2
Elections for theWashington House of Representatives took place in 2014. Ablanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. IncumbentBrad Hawkins (R) was unopposed in both the primary and the general election.[12][15][16]
2012
District 12-Position 1
Elections for the office ofWashington House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 7, 2012, and a general election onNovember 6, 2012. IncumbentCary Condotta (R) defeatedStan Morse (R) in the general election. Condotta and Morse were unopposed in theblanket primary election.[17][18]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cary CondottaIncumbent | 64.9% | 32,767 | |
| Republican | Stan Morse | 35.1% | 17,736 | |
| Total Votes | 50,503 | |||
District 12-Position 2
Elections for the office ofWashington House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 7, 2012, and a general election onNovember 6, 2012.Brad Hawkins (R) defeated incumbentMike Armstrong (R) in the general election. Hawkins and Armstrong were unopposed in theblanket primary election.[17][18]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brad Hawkins | 50.9% | 26,186 | |
| Republican | Mike ArmstrongIncumbent | 49.1% | 25,253 | |
| Total Votes | 51,439 | |||
Campaign contributions
From 2018 to 2024, candidates for Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 raised a total of $382,531. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $42,503 on average. All figures come fromFollow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Washington House of Representatives District 12-Position 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $186,627 | 3 | $62,209 |
| 2022 | $89,579 | 2 | $44,790 |
| 2020 | $50,125 | 1 | $50,125 |
| 2018 | $56,200 | 3 | $18,733 |
| Total | $382,531 | 9 | $42,503 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑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, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑Washington Legislature, "Washington Constitution - Section Article II, Section 15," accessed February 8, 2023
- ↑5.05.15.2Washington State Standard, "Federal judge orders redrawing of Yakima Valley legislative district," August 10, 2023
- ↑6.06.1U.S. District Court for the District of Washington at Seattle, "Case No. 3:22-cv-05035-RSL: Susan Soto Palmer v. Steven Hobbs," March 15, 2024
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑8.08.18.28.38.4All About Redistricting, "Washington," accessed May 6, 2015
- ↑9.09.1Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑10.010.1Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑11.011.1Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑12.012.1Washington 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
- ↑17.017.1Washington Secretary of State, "Primary Candidates," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑18.018.1Washington Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Results," November 27, 2012
