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Lieutenant Governor Primary Election (WA)

Election Date:August 1, 2028Register by:July 29, 2028
Current holder:Denny Heck(Democratic)

The Lieutenant Governor Primary Election in Washington State on August 1, 2028, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Lieutenant Governor. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to serve as the state's second-highest executive officer, presiding over the state Senate and succeeding the governor if necessary.

About This Race

The Lieutenant Governor Primary Election in Washington State on August 1, 2028, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Lieutenant Governor. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to serve as the state's second-highest executive officer, presiding over the state Senate and succeeding the governor if necessary.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 1, 2028
Registration Deadline
July 29, 2028
Early Voting Starts
July 19, 2028
Early Voting Ends
July 31, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Washington's 2028 primary, registered voters must ensure their voter registration is current by July 29, 2028. Ballots will be mailed to all active registered voters starting July 19, 2028, and can be returned by mail, deposited in official drop boxes, or voted in person at voting centers during the early voting period or on Election Day. Voters do not need to declare a party affiliation to participate in the top-two primary system.

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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 ten years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is running for re-election to continue his work on economic development, education reform, and supporting small businesses across the state.

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Republican

Paul Addis

Lieutenant Governor of Washington

Biography

Paul Addis is a small business owner and veteran from Spokane who is challenging incumbent Denny Heck in the Republican primary. He is running on a platform of reducing state taxes, increasing public safety, and promoting energy independence for Washington state.

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