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Lieutenant Governor General Election (WA)

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 12, 2026
Current holder:Denny Heck(Democratic)

The 2026 Lieutenant General Election in Washington State will determine the successor to the current Lieutenant Governor. This statewide election is held concurrently with other federal and state races, and the Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the State Senate and first in line of gubernatorial succession.

About This Race

The 2026 Lieutenant General Election in Washington State will determine the successor to the current Lieutenant Governor. This statewide election is held concurrently with other federal and state races, and the Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the State Senate and first in line of gubernatorial succession.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 12, 2026

How to Vote

Washington State conducts all elections by mail. Registered voters automatically receive ballots approximately 18 days before Election Day. To vote, complete your ballot, sign the declaration on the return envelope, and return it via mail (postmarked by Election Day) or deposit it in an official ballot drop box by 8:00 PM on November 3, 2026. No photo ID is required to vote by mail, but signature verification is used for authentication.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Denny Heck

Lieutenant Governor of Washington

Biography

Denny Heck is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Washington, first elected in 2020 after serving seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is running for re-election to continue his work on economic development, education equity, and strengthening Washington’s middle class.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Patrick Love

Lieutenant Governor of Washington

Biography

Patrick Love is a small business owner and former Marine Corps officer running as a Republican challenger. He is campaigning on a platform of reducing state taxes, increasing public safety, and advocating for greater transparency in state government operations.

Campaign Website

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