The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 to elect the ten U.S. Representatives from the state of Washington, one from each of the state's ten congressional districts. The state certified the results on December 4. The nonpartisan blanket primary election was held on August 5, with the top two candidates for each position advancing to the general election.
Overview
- Summary of votes cast in the general election
| United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2014 |
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats Before | Seats After | +/– |
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| Democratic | 1,047,747 | 51.62% | 6 | 6 | - |
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| Republican | 981,853 | 48.38% | 4 | 4 | - |
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| Totals | 2,029,600 | 100% | 10 | 10 | - |
District 1
The first district was represented by Democrat Suzan DelBene since her special election to replace Jay Inslee, who resigned to serve as Governor of Washington in 2012. DelBene won re-election.
In the primary DelBene easily advanced to face former Microsoft software engineer Pedro Celis, who defeated three fellow Republicans and two independent candidates in the top-two primary.
Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Democratic | Suzan DelBene | 59,364 | 50.68 |
| Republican | Pedro Celis | 19,228 | 16.41 |
| Republican | Robert J. Sutherland | 18,306 | 15.63 |
| Republican | John Orlinski | 11,880 | 10.07 |
| Republican | Edwin F. Moats | 5,221 | 4.46 |
| No party preference | Richard J. Todd | 2,032 | 1.73 |
| Independent | Mike The Mover | 1,186 | 1.01 |
| Total votes | 117,137 | 100 |
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s)
administered | Sample
size | Margin of
error | Suzan
DelBene (D) | Pedro
Celis (R) | Undecided |
|---|
| Moore Information* | October 2014 | 301 | ± 6% | 43% | 34% | 23% |
- * Internal poll for the Celis campaign
Results
Washington's 1st Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Democratic | Suzan DelBene (Incumbent) | 124,151 | 55.04 |
| Republican | Pedro Celis | 101,428 | 44.96 |
| Total votes | 225,579 | 100 |
| Democratic hold |
District 2
The second district was represented by Democrat Rick Larsen since 2001. Larsen won re-election, defeating Republican B.J. Guillot in the general election. Independent Mike Lapointe was eliminated in the primary.
Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Democratic | Rick Larsen | 60,788 | 55.59 |
| Republican | B.J. Guillot | 35,801 | 32.74 |
| Independent | Mike Lapointe | 12,763 | 11.67 |
| Total votes | 109,352 | 100 |
General election results
Washington's 2nd Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Democratic | Rick Larsen (Incumbent) | 122,173 | 60.57 |
| Republican | B.J. Guillot | 79,518 | 39.43 |
| Total votes | 201,691 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 3
The third district was represented by Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler since 2011. Herrera Beutler won re-election. Businessman and former Maria Cantwell aide Bob Dingethal ran as a Democrat, facing Herrera Beutler in the general election.
In the primary, Herrera Beutler was also opposed by Republican Michael Delavar, who ran against Brian Baird in 2008 and served as a councilman for Washougal from 2009 to 2011.
Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Republican | Jaime Herrera Beutler | 58,445 | 48.84 |
| Democratic | Bob Dingethal | 45,426 | 37.96 |
| Republican | Michael Delavar | 15,806 | 13.21 |
| Total votes | 119,677 | 100 |
General election results
Washington's 3rd Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Republican | Jaime Herrera Beutler (Incumbent) | 124,796 | 61.53 |
| Democratic | Bob Dingethal | 78,018 | 38.47 |
| Total votes | 202,814 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 4
The 4th district is a large and predominantly rural district in Central Washington that encompasses numerous counties and is dominated by the Tri-Cities and Yakima areas. Republican Doc Hastings, who represented the 4th district since 1995, retired.
The district was not considered to be competitive. The last time any Democrat running for any partisan office carried it was when State Auditor Brian Sonntag was re-elected in 2004.
For the first time in Washington state history, the winners of the top-two primary for a U.S. Congressional race were members of the same party. Clint Didier and Dan Newhouse, both Republicans, competed for the seat in November. Although only one "serious" Democratic candidate was on the ballot, Estakio Beltran, David Wasserman of The Cook Political Report speculated that without an incumbent for Democrats to vote against and recognising that Beltran had "no hope" of winning the seat in November, 4th district Democrats might have "strategically [voted] for a Republican they may favor."Ultimately, Dan Newhouse won the seat.
Republican Party
Candidates
Declared
- George Cicotte, attorney
- Clint Didier, former NFL player, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 and nominee for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands in 2012
- Janéa Holmquist Newbry, State Senator
- Kevin Midbust, drugstore supervisor
- Dan Newhouse, former Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture under Christine Gregoire and former State Representative
- Gordon Allen Pross, perennial candidate
- Gavin Seim, libertarian activist
- Glen R. Stockwell, economic development specialist
Withdrew
- Brad Peck, Franklin County Commissioner
- Jamie Wheeler, caregiver and candidate for the seat in 2012
Declined
- Sharon Brown, State Senator
- Micah Cawley, Mayor of Yakima
- Bruce Chandler, State Representative
- Jerome Delvin, Benton County Commissioner and former State Senator
- Doc Hastings, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Curtis King, State Senator
- Brad Klippert, State Representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2004 and 2006
- Matt Manweller, State Representative
- Charles Ross, State Representative
- David Taylor, State Representative
- Judith Warnick, State Representative (running for the State Senate)
Democratic Party
Candidates
Declared
- Estakio Beltran, former congressional policy adviser
- Tony Sandoval, businessman and activist
Withdrew
- Joe Buchanan, mechanical engineer
- Gary Downing, artist and photographer
- Mohammed Said, physician and candidate for this seat in 2012
- Tony Williams
Independent
Candidates
Declared
- Josh Ramirez, project control specialist at Washington River Protection Solutions
- Richard Wright, retired physical therapist
Endorsements
| Estakio Beltran |
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- Organizations
- Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council
- Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association Local 478
- Southeast Washington Central Labor Council
- Teamsters Local Union No. 839
- Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council
- Washington State Labor Council
|
| George Cicotte |
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- Organizations
- The Conservative Party of Washington
- Individuals
- Roger Hastings, founder of Petersen Hastings
- Rand Wortman, CEO Kadlec Health Systems
- Steve Keane, Sheriff, Benton County
- Ozzie Knezovich, Sheriff, Spokane County
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| Clint Didier |
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- Individuals
- Ron Paul, former U.S. Representative (R-TX) and candidate for President in 2008 and 2012
- Organizations
- FreedomWorks
- Human Life of Washington
- National Association for Gun Rights
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| Janéa Holmquist Newbry |
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- Individuals
- Micah Cawley, Mayor of Yakima
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| Dan Newhouse |
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- Individuals
- Maureen Adkison, Yakima City Council member
- Jim Beaver, Benton County Commissioner
- Kevin Bouchey, Yakima County Commissioner
- Bruce Chandler, State Representative
- Kathy Coffey, Yakima City Council member
- Jerome Delvin, Benton County Commissioner and former State Senator
- Thomas Dittmar, Yakima City Council member
- Rand Elliott, Yakima County Commissioner
- Larry Haler, State Representative
- Doc Hastings, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Jim Honeyford, State Senator
- Norm Johnson, State Representative
- Curtis King, State Senator
- Terry Nealey, State Representative
- Charles Ross, State Representative
- Maureen Walsh, State Representative
- Steve Young, Mayor of Kennewick
- Organisations
- National Rifle Association
|
Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Republican | Clint Didier | 33,028 | 31.74 |
| Republican | Dan Newhouse | 26,773 | 25.73 |
| Democratic | Estakio Beltran | 12,583 | 12.09 |
| Republican | Janéa Holmquist Newbry | 10,883 | 10.46 |
| Republican | George Cicotte | 6,777 | 6.51 |
| Democratic | Tony Sandoval | 6,528 | 6.27 |
| Independent | Richard Wright | 3,180 | 3.06 |
| Republican | Gavin Seim | 2,023 | 1.94 |
| Independent | Josh Ramirez | 1,438 | 1.38 |
| Republican | Glen R. Stockwell | 524 | 0.50 |
| Republican | Gordon Allen Pross | 173 | 0.17 |
| Republican | Kevin Midbust | 157 | 0.15 |
| Total votes | 104,067 | 100 |
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s)
administered | Sample
size | Margin of
error | Clint
Didier (R) | Dan
Newhouse (R) | Undecided |
|---|
| The Polling Company | September 16–17, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 35% | 33% | 26% |
Results
Washington's 4th Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Republican | Dan Newhouse | 77,772 | 50.81 |
| Republican | Clint Didier | 75,307 | 49.19 |
| Total votes | 153,079 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 5
The fifth district was represented by Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the House Republican Conference Chairwoman, since 2005. She won re-election. Her chief opponent was Democrat Joe Pakootas, the chief executive officer of the Colville Tribal Federal Corporation, ran against her.
Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Republican | Cathy McMorris Rodgers | 73,835 | 51.75 |
| Democratic | Joseph (Joe) Pakootas | 40,875 | 28.65 |
| Independent | Dave Wilson | 16,261 | 11.40 |
| Republican | Tom Horne | 11,710 | 8.21 |
| Total votes | 141,681 | 100 |
General election results
Washington's 5th Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Republican | Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Incumbent) | 135,470 | 60.68 |
| Democratic | Joseph Pakootas | 87,772 | 39.32 |
| Total votes | 223,242 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 6
The sixth district was represented by Democrat Derek Kilmer since 2013, who was re-elected, defeating Republican candidate Marty McClendon in the general election.
Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Democratic | Derek Kilmer | 82,119 | 58.72 |
| Republican | Marty McClendon | 48,010 | 34.33 |
| Green | Douglas Milholland | 4,882 | 3.49 |
| No party preference | W. (Greybeard) McPherson | 4,844 | 3.46 |
| Total votes | 139,855 | 100 |
General election results
Washington's 6th Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Democratic | Derek Kilmer (Incumbent) | 141,265 | 62.98 |
| Republican | Marty McClendon | 83,025 | 37.02 |
| Total votes | 224,290 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 7
The seventh district was represented by Democrat Jim McDermott since 1989. McDermott won re-election against Craig Keller, Republican, with over 80% of the vote.
Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Democratic | Jim McDermott | 112,791 | 76.82 |
| Republican | Craig Keller | 13,494 | 9.19 |
| Republican | Scott Sutherland | 9,604 | 6.54 |
| Independent | Doug McQuaid | 9,284 | 6.32 |
| Independent | Goodspaceguy | 1,643 | 1.12 |
| Total votes | 146,816 | 100 |
General election results
Washington's 7th Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Democratic | Jim McDermott (Incumbent) | 203,954 | 80.97 |
| Republican | Craig Keller | 47,921 | 19.03 |
| Total votes | 251,875 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 8
The eight district was represented by Republican Dave Reichert since 2005. Reichert was re-elected. Democrat Jason Ritchie, an Issaquah small business owner, was the challenger in the general election.
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Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Republican | Dave Reichert | 66,124 | 62.53 |
| Democratic | Jason Ritchie | 30,449 | 28.79 |
| Democratic | Keith Arnold | 9,173 | 8.67 |
| Total votes | 105,746 | 100 |
General election results
Washington's 8th Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Republican | Dave Reichert (Incumbent) | 125,741 | 63.27 |
| Democratic | Jason Ritchie | 73,003 | 36.73 |
| Total votes | 198,744 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 9
The ninth district was represented by Democrat Adam Smith beginning in 1997. He was re-elected, defeating Republican Doug Basler.
Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Democratic | Adam Smith | 58,903 | 63.99 |
| Republican | Doug Basler | 25,080 | 27.25 |
| Democratic | Don Rivers | 5,352 | 5.81 |
| Independent | Mark Greene | 2,709 | 2.94 |
| Total votes | 92,044 | 100 |
General election results
Washington's 9th Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Democratic | Adam Smith (Incumbent) | 118,132 | 70.83 |
| Republican | Doug Basler | 48,662 | 29.17 |
| Total votes | 166,794 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 10
The tenth district was represented by Democrat Denny Heck since 2013, who won re-election. Pierce County Councilwoman and former State Representative Joyce McDonald ran against him as a Republican.
Blanket primary results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|
| Democratic | Denny Heck | 51,398 | 51.57 |
| Republican | Joyce McDonald | 41,172 | 41.31 |
| Independent | Jennifer Gigi Ferguson | 4,777 | 4.79 |
| Independent | Sam Wright | 2,316 | 2.32 |
| Total votes | 99,663 | 100 |
General election results
Washington's 10th Congressional District - November 4, 2014| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Democratic | Denny Heck (Incumbent) | 99,279 | 54.7 |
| Republican | Joyce McDonald | 82,213 | 45.3 |
| Total votes | 181,492 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
