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Election 2020: 40th Legislative District

Election 2020: 40th Legislative District

Photo: KGMI/Washington State Department of Agriculture


OLYMPIA, Wash. — Democrats dominated in the 40th Legislative District.

Voters re-elected State Senator Liz Lovelett by a landslide.

Democrat Alex Ramel was appointed to the 40th’s State Representative Position 2 in January and is favored by 73% to retain the seat over Republican Russ Dzialo.

Debra Lekanoff was unopposed and will continue as the only Native American woman currently serving in the state House of Representatives.

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