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| Washington State Senate District 8 | ||
| Current incumbent | Sharon Brown  | |
| Population | 149,474 | |
| Race | 82.5% White, 3.6% Two or More Races, 8.6% Other Race, 3.0% Asian, 1.4% Black, 0.9% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 81.9% Not Hispanic, 18.1% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 73.0% age 18 and over | |
Washington's eighth state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Sharon Brown. Brown was first appointed to the chamber on January 28, 2013, to replace Jerome Delvin after he resigned to serve as Benton County Commissioner.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 149,474 civilians reside within the 890.6 square miles of Washington's eighth state senate district. The population per square mile is 171. The median age of these residents is 35.5. Washington's state senators represent an average of 137,236 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 120,288 residents.
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.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $48,731/year | $120/day |
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 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.
Incumbent Sharon Brown (R) defeated Leo Perales (D) in the general election for Washington State Senate District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Sharon Brown (R) |
67.6
|
39,960 |
|
|
Leo Perales (D) |
32.4
|
19,194 | |
|
|
Total votes: 59,154 |
Incumbent Sharon Brown and Leo Perales defeated Ryan Cooper in the primary for Washington State Senate District 8 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Sharon Brown (R) |
60.8
|
19,100 |
| ✔ |
|
Leo Perales (D) |
34.1
|
10,699 |
|
|
Ryan Cooper (L) |
5.1
|
1,615 | |
|
|
Total votes: 31,414 |
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 Sharon Brown (R) and Doug McKinley (D) were unopposed in the primary. McKinley was defeated by Brown in the general election.
Washington State Senate, District 8 General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Sharon Brown Incumbent |
74.2% | 30,552 | |
| Democratic | Doug McKinley | 25.8% | 10,649 | |
| Total Votes | 41,201 | |||
Sharon Brown (R) won re-election in the special election for Washington State Senate District 8. The election was for the remaining year of Jerome Delvin (R)'s term. Brown was selected to fill Delvin's vacancy for the 2013 legislative session. Brown advanced in the Republican primary on August 6 and defeated Phillip R. Lemley (R) in the special election, which took place on November 5.
Washington State Senate, District 8, Special Election, 2013
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sharon Brown Incumbent |
75.2% | 22,672 | |
| Republican | Phillip R. Lemley | 24.8% | 7,488 | |
| Total Votes | 30,160 | |||
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. Incumbent Republican Jerome Delvin defeated Republican Brad Anderson in the general election. Delvin and Anderson were unopposed in the blanket primary election.
Washington State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2010
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerome Delvin Incumbent |
63.9% | 31,083 | |
| Republican | Brad Anderson | 36.1% | 17,546 | |
| Total Votes | 48,629 | |||
From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Washington State Senate District 8 raised a total of $649,310. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $59,028 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Washington State Senate District 8
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $123,407 | 2 | $61,704 |
| 2012 | $6,600 | 1 | $6,600 |
| 2010 | $137,382 | 2 | $68,691 |
| 2008 | $7,215 | 1 | $7,215 |
| 2006 | $96,308 | 1 | $96,308 |
| 2004 | $142,016 | 2 | $71,008 |
| 2002 | $118,729 | 1 | $118,729 |
| 2000 | $17,653 | 1 | $17,653 |
| Total | $649,310 | 11 | $59,028 |
