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2016Final results

2016 election for Washington Legislative District 42-1

Washington House of Representatives · Washington

Luanne Vanwerven (R) won with 54.6% of the vote, defeating Sharlaine Laclair (D) by 9.2 points.

Luanne VanwervenRepublican · winner · incumbent
54.6%39,184
45.4%32,565
71,749 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenR+5.52010R+8.12012R+11.42014R+9.22016R+0.12018D+2.32020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET