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2016Final results

2016 election for Washington Legislative District 5-1

Washington House of Representatives · Washington

Jay Rodne (R) won with 51.9% of the vote, defeating Jason Ritchie (D) by 3.9 points.

Jay RodneRepublican · winner · incumbent
51.9%37,772
48.1%34,954
72,726 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+19.42008R+19.62010R+15.32014R+3.92016D+3.02018D+21.62020

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