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| Washington House of Representatives District 7 | ||
| Current incumbents | Jacquelin Maycumber (Position 1)  | |
| Joel Kretz (Position 2) | ||
| Population | 130,475 | |
| Race | 86.7% White, 3.4% Two or More Races, 2.2% Other Race, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% Black, 5.9% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 94.6% Not Hispanic, 5.4% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 76.7% age 18 and over | |
Washington's seventh state house district is represented by Republican Representatives Jacquelin Maycumber and Joel Kretz.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 130,475 civilians reside within the 11,106.3 square miles of Washington's seventh state house district. The population per square mile is twelve. The median age of these residents is 43.6. Washington's state representatives represent an average of 68,618 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 60,144 residents.
Members of the Washington House of Representatives serve two-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 house, 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 House of Representatives 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 Jacquelin Maycumber (R) defeated Randall Michaelis (D) in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 7-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jacquelin Maycumber (R) |
68.4
|
47,365 |
|
|
Randall Michaelis (D) |
31.6
|
21,867 | |
|
|
Total votes: 69,232 |
Incumbent Jacquelin Maycumber (R) and Randall Michaelis (D) advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 7-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jacquelin Maycumber (R) |
67.1
|
30,181 |
| ✔ |
|
Randall Michaelis (D) |
32.9
|
14,789 |
|
|
Total votes: 44,970 |
Incumbent Joel Kretz (R) defeated Mike Bell (D) in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 7-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Joel Kretz (R) |
67.8
|
46,987 |
|
|
Mike Bell (D) |
32.2
|
22,270 | |
|
|
Total votes: 69,257 |
Incumbent Joel Kretz (R) and Mike Bell (D) defeated Crystal Oliver (D) and Christine Ives (Independent) in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 7-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Joel Kretz (R) |
65.5
|
29,650 |
| ✔ |
|
Mike Bell (D) |
16.0
|
7,245 |
|
|
Crystal Oliver (D) |
14.2
|
6,409 | |
|
|
Christine Ives (Independent) |
4.4
|
1,984 | |
|
|
Total votes: 45,288 |
A special election for the position of Washington House of Representatives District 7-Position 1 was called for November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on August 1, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 19, 2017.
The seat was vacated by Shelly Short (R) after she was appointed to District 7 of the Washington State Senate. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) was appointed to fill the vacancy until the November election.
Susan Swanson (D) and incumbent Jacquelin Maycumber (R) ran in the top-two primary. Maycumber defeated Swanson in the November 7 general election.
Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 1, Special Election, 2017
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jacquelin Maycumber |
67.4% | 25,039 | |
| Democratic | Susan Swanson | 32.6% | 12,122 | |
| Total Votes | 37,161 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Incumbent Shelly Short ran unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 1 general election.Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 1 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shelly Short Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shelly Short Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Incumbent Joel Kretz defeated Mike Foster in the Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 2 general election.Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 2 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joel Kretz Incumbent |
76.86% | 49,635 | |
| Libertarian | Mike Foster | 23.14% | 14,946 | |
| Total Votes | 64,581 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joel Kretz Incumbent | |
| Libertarian | Mike Foster | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives 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 Shelly Short (R) and James Apker (L) were unopposed in the primary. Short defeated Apker in the general election.
Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 1 General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shelly Short Incumbent |
79.8% | 37,648 | |
| Libertarian | James Apker | 20.2% | 9,528 | |
| Total Votes | 47,176 | |||
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives 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 Joel Kretz (R) and Ronnie Rae (Centralist Party) were unopposed in the primary. Kretz defeated Rae in the general election.
Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 2 General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joel Kretz Incumbent |
83.1% | 38,934 | |
| Centralist Party | Ronnie Rae | 16.9% | 7,932 | |
| Total Votes | 46,866 | |||
Elections for the office of Washington House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 7, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Shelly Short (R) was unchallenged in the general election. Short was unopposed in the blanket primary election.
Elections for the office of Washington House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 7, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Joel Kretz (R) defeated Robert Wilson (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the blanket primary election.
Washington House of Representatives, District 7-Position 2, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joel Kretz Incumbent |
64.4% | 36,747 | |
| Republican | Robert Wilson | 35.6% | 20,337 | |
| Total Votes | 57,084 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Washington House of Representatives District 7 raised a total of $1,670,175. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $47,719 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Washington House of Representatives District 7
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $228,862 | 3 | $76,287 |
| 2014 | $220,167 | 4 | $55,042 |
| 2012 | $208,321 | 2 | $104,161 |
| 2010 | $183,547 | 2 | $91,774 |
| 2008 | $213,278 | 5 | $42,656 |
| 2006 | $138,909 | 3 | $46,303 |
| 2004 | $158,804 | 7 | $22,686 |
| 2002 | $164,089 | 4 | $41,022 |
| 2000 | $154,198 | 5 | $30,840 |
| Total | $1,670,175 | 35 | $47,719 |
