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Washington, State Senate, District 38

Washington State Senate District 38
Current incumbentJohn McCoy Democratic Party
Population129,624
Race75.4% White, 5.3% Two or More Races, 5.6% Other Race, 6.3% Asian, 3.3% Black, 3.4% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.7% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Ethnicity86.8% Not Hispanic, 13.2% Hispanic
Voting age76.6% age 18 and over

Washington's thirty-eighth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator John McCoy. He was first appointed to office by the Snohomish County Council November 27, 2013, to replace Nick Harper.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 129,624 civilians reside within the 118.2 square miles of Washington's thirty-eighth state senate district. The population per square mile is 1,790. The median age of these residents is 34.9. Washington's state senators represent an average of 137,236 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 120,288 residents.

About the office

Members of the Washington State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Washington legislators assume office the first day of session.

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."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$48,731/year$120/day

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the senate, the Board of County Commissioners where the vacant seat is located has the responsibility to select a replacement. The state 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. A selection must be made within 60 days after the vacancy happened. The person appointed will hold the seat until his or her successor is elected at the next general election.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Washington State Senate will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 4, 2020. The filing deadline is May 15, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 38

Incumbent John McCoy (D) defeated Savio Pham (Independent Republican Party) in the general election for Washington State Senate District 38 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John McCoy (D)
59.8
29,618

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Savio Pham (Independent Republican Party)
40.2
19,905

Total votes: 49,523
Primary election
Primary for Washington State Senate District 38

Incumbent John McCoy and Savio Pham defeated Bruce Overstreet in the primary for Washington State Senate District 38 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John McCoy (D)
40.1
10,235

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Savio Pham (Independent Republican Party)
30.7
7,843

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Bruce Overstreet (D)
29.2
7,460

Total votes: 25,538

2014

Elections for 25 districts in the Washington State Senate 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 John McCoy (D) and Craig French (R) were unopposed in the primary. McCoy defeated French in the general election.

Washington State Senate, District 38 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn McCoy Incumbent 61.9% 19,414
Republican Craig French 38.1% 11,960
Total Votes 31,374

2010

Elections for the office of Washington State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 17, 2010, and a general election on November 2, 2010. Democrat Nick Harper defeated Conservative Party candidate Rod Rieger in the general election. Harper and Rieger defeated incumbent Democratic Jean Berkey in the blanket primary election.

Washington State Senate, District 38, General Election, 2010

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngNick Harper 59.7% 22,089
Conservative Rod Rieger 40.3% 14,892
Total Votes 36,981

Washington State Senate, District 38, Blanket Primary Election, 2010

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngNick Harper 35.1% 7,133
Conservative Green check mark transparent.pngRod Rieger 32.6% 6,626
Democratic Jean Berkey 32.2% 6,547
Total Votes 20,306

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Washington State Senate District 38 raised a total of $608,532. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $46,810 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Washington State Senate District 38

Year Amount Candidates Average
2014 $89,669 2 $44,835
2012 $13,414 1 $13,414
2010 $189,437 3 $63,146
2008 $22,395 1 $22,395
2006 $112,210 1 $112,210
2004 $68,510 1 $68,510
2002 $111,879 3 $37,293
2000 $1,018 1 $1,018
Total $608,532 13 $46,810