Washington State Senate District 35
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Washington State Senate District 35 is represented byDrew MacEwen (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Washington state senators represented an average of157,468 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented137,824 residents.
About the office
Members of theWashington State Senate servefour-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
2016 pivot county
This district was one of 710 state legislative districts that, based on boundaries adopted after the 2010 census, intersected with one or morePivot Counties. These 206 Pivot Counties voted forDonald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting forBarack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012.
The 206 Pivot Counties were located in 34 states. Iowa, with 31, had the most such counties. At that time, the partisan makeup ofstate legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties was slightly more Republican than theoverall partisan makeup of state legislatures throughout the country.[5]
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:[6][7]
| “ | 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...[7][8] | ” |
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.[6]
“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.[6]
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.[9]
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.[9]
TheWashington State Legislature may amend the commission's maps by a two-thirds vote in each legislative chamber.[9]
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."[9]
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."[9]
Washington State Senate District 35
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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Washington State Senate District 35
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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Elections
2022
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 35
Drew MacEwen defeatedJulianne Gale in the general election for Washington State Senate District 35 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Drew MacEwen (R)  | 56.1 | 41,828 |
 | Julianne Gale (D) | 43.8 | 32,705 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 74 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 74,607 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 35
Drew MacEwen andJulianne Gale advanced from the primary for Washington State Senate District 35 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Drew MacEwen (R) | 55.0 | 27,174 |
| ✔ | | Julianne Gale (D) | 44.9 | 22,211 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 57 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 49,442 | ||
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2018
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 35
IncumbentTim Sheldon defeatedIrene Bowling in the general election for Washington State Senate District 35 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tim Sheldon (D) | 52.0 | 30,874 |
 | Irene Bowling (D) | 48.0 | 28,470 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 59,344 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 35
Irene Bowling and incumbentTim Sheldon defeatedJohn Martin,Marco Brown, andGeorge Sevier in the primary for Washington State Senate District 35 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Irene Bowling (D) | 38.2 | 14,165 |
| ✔ | | Tim Sheldon (D) | 35.1 | 13,027 |
| John Martin (R) | 12.3 | 4,551 | ||
| Marco Brown (R) | 10.1 | 3,746 | ||
| George Sevier (R) | 4.3 | 1,576 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 37,065 | ||
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2014
Elections for 25 districts in theWashington State Senate 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. IncumbentTim Sheldon (D) andIrene Bowling (D) defeatedTravis Couture (R) in the primary. Bowling was defeated by Sheldon in the general election.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Tim SheldonIncumbent | 54.4% | 24,317 | |
| Democratic | Irene Bowling | 45.6% | 20,375 | |
| Total Votes | 44,692 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Irene Bowling | 35.2% | 10,524 | |
| Democratic | Tim SheldonIncumbent | 33.4% | 9,971 | |
| Republican | Travis Couture | 31.4% | 9,371 | |
| Total Votes | 29,866 | |||
2010
Elections for the office ofWashington State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 17, 2010, and a general election onNovember 2, 2010. IncumbentDemocratTim Sheldon defeatedRepublicanNancy Williams in the general election. Sheldon and Williams were unopposed in theblanket primary election.[13][14]
| Washington State Senate, District 35, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tim SheldonIncumbent | 61.8% | 34,130 | |
| Republican | Nancy Williams | 38.2% | 21,084 | |
| Total Votes | 55,214 | |||
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2022, candidates for Washington State Senate District 35 raised a total of $2,337,461. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $111,308 on average. All figures come fromFollow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Washington State Senate District 35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2022 | $432,864 | 2 | $216,432 |
| 2018 | $446,545 | 5 | $89,309 |
| 2014 | $858,269 | 3 | $286,090 |
| 2012 | $5,700 | 1 | $5,700 |
| 2010 | $126,430 | 2 | $63,215 |
| 2008 | $34,360 | 1 | $34,360 |
| 2006 | $292,713 | 3 | $97,571 |
| 2004 | $5,750 | 1 | $5,750 |
| 2002 | $124,775 | 2 | $62,388 |
| 2000 | $10,055 | 1 | $10,055 |
| Total | $2,337,461 | 21 | $111,308 |
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
- ↑The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip ofAtlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
- ↑6.06.16.2Washington State Standard, "Federal judge orders redrawing of Yakima Valley legislative district," August 10, 2023
- ↑7.07.1U.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.
- ↑9.09.19.29.39.4All About Redistricting, "Washington," accessed May 6, 2015
- ↑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 17, 2010 Primary Results, September 3, 2010
- ↑Washington Secretary of State,Legislative - All Results, November 29, 2010
