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U.S. Senate Primary Election (WA)

Election Date:August 1, 2028Register by:July 8, 2028
Current holder:Patty Murray(Democratic)

The 2028 U.S. Senate primary election in Washington will be held on August 1, 2028, to select each party's nominee for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Patty Murray. Washington uses a top-two primary system, where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.

About This Race

The 2028 U.S. Senate primary election in Washington will be held on August 1, 2028, to select each party's nominee for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Patty Murray. Washington uses a top-two primary system, where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 1, 2028
Registration Deadline
July 8, 2028
Early Voting Starts
July 19, 2028
Early Voting Ends
July 31, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Washington's 2028 U.S. Senate primary, voters must be registered by July 8, 2028. Ballots are mailed to all active registered voters starting July 19, 2028, and can be returned by mail, placed in official drop boxes, or voted in person at voting centers through Election Day, August 1, 2028. Voters do not need to show ID when voting by mail or in person if their signature matches the registration record.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Patty Murray

United States Senator from Washington

Biography

Patty Murray is the senior U.S. Senator from Washington, first elected in 1992 and currently serving her fifth term. She is running for re-election to continue her work on veterans' affairs, education, and healthcare policy, citing the need for experienced leadership in a closely divided Senate.

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Republican

Joe Kent

United States Senator from Washington

Biography

Joe Kent is a former Green Beret and Republican candidate who ran for Congress in 2022 against Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. He is running for the Senate to advocate for conservative policies on border security, election integrity, and limiting federal government overreach, positioning himself as an outsider challenging the political establishment.

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