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Lieutenant Governor General Election (WA)

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 9, 2028
Current holder:Denny Heck(Democratic)

The 2028 Washington Lieutenant Governor general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Lieutenant Governor of Washington. This statewide election determines who will serve as the second-highest executive officer in the state government, assuming the duties of governor if the governor is unable to serve and presiding over the Washington State Senate.

About This Race

The 2028 Washington Lieutenant Governor general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Lieutenant Governor of Washington. This statewide election determines who will serve as the second-highest executive officer in the state government, assuming the duties of governor if the governor is unable to serve and presiding over the Washington State Senate.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 9, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 18, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Washington, residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and registered to vote. Washington conducts all elections by mail, so registered voters automatically receive a ballot in the mail; completed ballots must be returned via mail (postmarked by Election Day) or deposited in an official ballot drop box by 8:00 PM on November 7, 2028. Voters can register online, by mail, or in person, and may update their registration or request an accessible voting unit if needed. No photo ID is required to vote by mail, but signature verification is used to validate ballots.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Denny Heck

Lieutenant Governor of Washington

Biography

Denny Heck is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Washington, having assumed office in 2021 after previously serving as a U.S. Representative for Washington's 10th congressional district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Heck is running for re-election to continue his work on economic development, education, and veterans' issues, emphasizing his experience in both state and federal government.

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Republican

Paul Addis

Lieutenant Governor of Washington

Biography

Paul Addis is a Republican candidate and former Air Force officer and small business owner from Spokane, Washington. He is running for Lieutenant Governor to bring a perspective focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and support for veterans and rural communities, citing concerns about state spending and economic opportunity under current leadership.

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