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{{Short description|2020 election in Washington state}}
{{for|related races|2020 Washington elections}}
{{for|related races|2020 Washington elections}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox election
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election
| election_name = 2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election
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| type = presidential
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2016 Washington elections#Lieutenant Governor
| previous_election = 2016 Washington elections#Lieutenant governor
| previous_year = 2016
| previous_year = 2016
| next_election =
| next_election = 2024 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election
| next_year = 2024
| next_year = 2024
| election_date = November 3, 2020|
| election_date = November 3, 2020|
| image1 = [[File:Denny Heck official photo (cropped).jpg|x150px]]
| image1 = File:Denny Heck official (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 150x150px
| nominee1 = '''[[Denny Heck]]'''
| nominee1 = '''[[Denny Heck]]'''
| party1 = Democratic Party (United States)
| party1 = Democratic Party (United States)
| popular_vote1 = '''1,658,405'''
| popular_vote1 = '''1,658,405'''
| percentage1 = '''45.6%'''
| percentage1 = '''45.6%'''
| image2 = [[File: Marko Liias 2011.jpg|x150px]]
| image2 = File: Marko Liias 2011.jpg
| nominee2 = [[Marko Liias]]
| nominee2 = [[Marko Liias]]
| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)
| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)
| popular_vote2 = 1,218,548
| popular_vote2 = 1,218,548
| percentage2 = 33.5%
| percentage2 = 33.5%
| image3 = [[File: No image.svg|110px]]
| image3 = 3x4.svg
| nominee3 = ''Write-in''
| nominee3 = [[Write-in candidate|Write–in]]
| party3 = ''N/A''
| party3 =
| popular_vote3 = 759,076
| popular_vote3 = 759,076
| percentage3 = 20.9%
| percentage3 = 20.9%
| map_image = File:2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
| map_image = {{switcher |[[File:2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election results map by county.svg|275px]] |County results |[[File:WA-20-ltg-districts.svg|275px]]| Congressional district results |[[File:WA Lieutenant Governor 2020.svg|275px]] |Precinct results |default=1}}
| map_size = 275px
| map_size = 275px
| map_caption = County results<br/>'''Heck:''' {{legend0|#BDD3FF|30–40%}} {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996E2|50–60%}} <br />'''Liias:''' {{legend0|#FFAACC|40–50%}} <br />'''Write-In:''' {{legend0|#a8eda8|30–40%}} {{legend0|#87de87|40–50%}} {{legend0|#5fd35f|50–60%}}
| map_caption = '''Heck:''' {{legend0|#BDD3FF|30–40%}} {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996E2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}<br />'''Liias:''' {{legend0|#FFC8CD|30–40%}} {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}<br />'''Write-in:''' {{legend0|#aae5aa|30–40%}} {{legend0|#87de87|40–50%}} {{legend0|#5fd35f|50–60%}} {{legend0|#37c837|60–70%}} {{legend0|#2ca02c|70–80%}} {{legend0|#217821|80–90%}} {{legend0|#165016|>90%}}<br />'''Tie:''' {{legend0|#DECDE6|30–40%}} {{legend0|#d2b1d9|40–50%}} {{legend0|#ae8bb1|50%}} {{legend0|#808080|No data}}
| title = Lieutenant Governor
| title = Lieutenant Governor
| before_election = [[Cyrus Habib]]
| before_election = [[Cyrus Habib]]
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{{ElectionsWA}}The '''2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election''' was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the [[Lieutenant Governor of Washington|lieutenant governor of Washington]] concurrently with the [[2020 Washington elections]]. The [[Nonpartisan blanket primary|top-two primary]] was held on August 4, and Democrats Denny Heck and Marko Liias advanced to the general election, which Heck won.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/denny-heck-marko-liias-washington-state-lieutenant-governor-election-results/ | title= Denny Heck defeats Marko Liias in Washington state lieutenant governor election results | publisher= [[Seattle Times]] | date= November 3, 2020 | access-date= November 4, 2020}}</ref>
{{ElectionsWA}}The '''2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election''' was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the [[Lieutenant Governor of Washington|lieutenant governor of Washington]] concurrently with the [[2020 Washington elections]]. The [[Nonpartisan blanket primary|top-two primary]] was held on August 4, and Democrats Denny Heck and Marko Liias advanced to the general election, which Heck won.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/denny-heck-marko-liias-washington-state-lieutenant-governor-election-results/ | title= Denny Heck defeats Marko Liias in Washington state lieutenant governor election results | publisher= [[Seattle Times]] | date= November 3, 2020 | access-date= November 4, 2020}}</ref>


Incumbent [[Cyrus Habib]] surprised the state by announcing he was foregoing a run for re-election in order to join the [[Order of Jesuits]].<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/19/lieutenant-governor-cyrus-habib-why-i-am-giving-elected-office-and-joining-jesuits|title=Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib: Why I am giving up elected office and joining the Jesuits|date=2020-03-19|website=America Magazine|language=en|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref> The position was of special importance due to speculation that the incumbent Governor, [[Jay Inslee]] could have been appointed to a position in a Democratic Presidential Cabinet after winning his third term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/opinion/letters/democrats-rivals.html|title=Opinion {{!}} A ‘Team of Rivals’ for the Democrats?|date=2020-02-27|work=The New York Times|access-date=2020-03-21|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
Incumbent [[Cyrus Habib]] surprised the state by announcing he was foregoing a run for re-election in order to join the [[Society of Jesus]].<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/19/lieutenant-governor-cyrus-habib-why-i-am-giving-elected-office-and-joining-jesuits|title=Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib: Why I am giving up elected office and joining the Jesuits|date=2020-03-19|website=America Magazine|language=en|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref> The position was of special importance due to speculation that the incumbent governor, [[Jay Inslee]], could have been appointed to a position in a Democratic presidential cabinet after winning his third term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/opinion/letters/democrats-rivals.html|title=Opinion {{!}} A 'Team of Rivals' for the Democrats?|date=2020-02-27|work=The New York Times|access-date=2020-03-21|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==
Habib's retirement came after Gov. Inslee dropped out of the presidential election<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://crosscut.com/2019/08/inslee-seek-third-term-wa-governor-after-dropping-longshot-presidential-bid|title=Inslee to seek third term as WA governor after dropping longshot presidential bid {{!}} Crosscut|website=crosscut.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://crosscut.com/2019/08/gov-inslees-re-election-bid-cools-other-democrats-ambitions-now|title=Gov. Inslee’s re-election bid cools other Democrats’ ambitions — for now {{!}} Crosscut|website=crosscut.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref> which caused many potential statewide candidates in Washington to change their plans and drop exploratory bids.
Habib's retirement came after Gov. Inslee dropped out of the presidential election,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://crosscut.com/2019/08/inslee-seek-third-term-wa-governor-after-dropping-longshot-presidential-bid|title=Inslee to seek third term as WA governor after dropping longshot presidential bid {{!}} Crosscut|website=crosscut.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://crosscut.com/2019/08/gov-inslees-re-election-bid-cools-other-democrats-ambitions-now|title=Gov. Inslee's re-election bid cools other Democrats' ambitions — for now {{!}} Crosscut|website=crosscut.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref> which caused many potential statewide candidates in Washington to change their plans and drop exploratory bids.


At the time of Habib's announcement former [[Seattle City Council]] candidate Ann Davison Sattler and former [[2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington|US House candidate]] Joseph Brumbles had already been running as Republicans.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url=https://mynorthwest.com/1695629/ann-davison-sattler-lieutenant-governor/?|title=Former Seattle council candidate switching parties, running for lieutenant governor|date=2020-01-31|website=MyNorthwest.com|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/washington-lt-gov-cyrus-habib-will-not-run-for-reelection-says-he-plans-to-join-jesuit-religious-order/|title=Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib will not run for reelection, says he plans to join Jesuit religious order|date=2020-03-19|website=The Seattle Times|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref> The day of his retirement State Senator [[Steve Hobbs (Washington politician)|Steve Hobbs]] announced his 2nd campaign for the office of Lieutenant Governor,<ref name=":2" /> after losing in the 2016 Primary to then-State Senator Habib.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/aug/02/itll-be-jay-inslee-vs-bill-bryant-in-the-general-e/|title=It’ll be Jay Inslee vs. Bill Bryant in Washington governor race {{!}} The Spokesman-Review|website=www.spokesman.com|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>
At the time of Habib's announcement former [[Seattle City Council]] candidate Ann Davison Sattler and former [[2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington|US House candidate]] Joseph Brumbles had already been running as Republicans.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url=https://mynorthwest.com/1695629/ann-davison-sattler-lieutenant-governor/?|title=Former Seattle council candidate switching parties, running for lieutenant governor|date=2020-01-31|website=MyNorthwest.com|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/washington-lt-gov-cyrus-habib-will-not-run-for-reelection-says-he-plans-to-join-jesuit-religious-order/|title=Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib will not run for reelection, says he plans to join Jesuit religious order|date=2020-03-19|website=The Seattle Times|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref> On the day of his retirement, State Senator [[Steve Hobbs (Washington politician)|Steve Hobbs]] announced his second campaign for the office of lieutenant governor,<ref name=":2" /> after losing in the 2016 primary to then-State Senator Habib.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/aug/02/itll-be-jay-inslee-vs-bill-bryant-in-the-general-e/|title=It'll be Jay Inslee vs. Bill Bryant in Washington governor race {{!}} The Spokesman-Review|website=www.spokesman.com|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>


== Nonpartisan blanket primary ==
== Nonpartisan blanket primary ==
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==== Declared ====
==== Declared ====
*[[Denny Heck]], U.S. Representative for [[Washington's 10th congressional district]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Drew|first=James|url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/election/article241766256.html?fbclid=IwAR25j3dF-of8JEyMv2_DcVUS_eIrM6AxCSTWvZfOrppdx2Gefg9xVZDnRsw|title=U.S. Rep. Heck files paperwork to run for state Lieutenant Governor|date=April 3, 2020|work=The News Tribune|access-date=April 3, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Denny Heck]], U.S. Representative for [[Washington's 10th congressional district]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Drew|first=James|url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/election/article241766256.html|title=U.S. Rep. Heck files paperwork to run for state Lieutenant Governor|date=April 3, 2020|work=The News Tribune|access-date=April 3, 2020}}</ref>
* Michelle Jasmer, entrepreneur<ref name=mjjr>{{cite web |last1=Camden |first1=Jim |title=11 candidates compete to be next Washington's lieutenant governor |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/jul/09/11-candidates-compete-to-be-next-washingtons-lieut/ |publisher=[[The Spokesman-Review]] |access-date=10 March 2024 |date=9 July 2020}}</ref>
*[[Marko Liias]], State Senator from [[Washington's 21st legislative district]] and candidate for [[Washington State Treasurer]] in [[2016 Washington elections#State_Treasurer | 2016]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/sen-marko-liias-to-launch-campaign-for-lieutenant-governor/|title=Sen. Marko Liias to launch campaign for lieutenant governor|last=Cornfield|first=Jerry|date=2020-03-24|website=HeraldNet.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref>
* [[Marko Liias]], State Senator from [[Washington's 21st legislative district]] and candidate for [[Washington State Treasurer]] in [[2016 Washington elections#State Treasurer|2016]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/sen-marko-liias-to-launch-campaign-for-lieutenant-governor/|title=Sen. Marko Liias to launch campaign for lieutenant governor|last=Cornfield|first=Jerry|date=2020-03-24|website=HeraldNet.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref>
* James Rafferty, machinist<ref name=mjjr/>


==== Withdrew ====
==== Withdrew ====
*[[Steve Hobbs (Washington politician)|Steve Hobbs]], State Senator from [[Washington's 44th legislative district]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/hobbs-withdraws-from-crowded-race-for-lieutenant-governor/|title=Hobbs withdraws from crowded race for lieutenant governor|first=Jerry|last=Cornfield|date=May 18, 2020|website=HeraldNet.com}}</ref>
* [[Steve Hobbs (Washington politician)|Steve Hobbs]], State Senator from [[Washington's 44th legislative district]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/hobbs-withdraws-from-crowded-race-for-lieutenant-governor/|title=Hobbs withdraws from crowded race for lieutenant governor|first=Jerry|last=Cornfield|date=May 18, 2020|website=HeraldNet.com}}</ref>


==== Declined ====
==== Declined ====
* [[Lisa Brown (Washington politician)|Lisa Brown]], Washington Secretary of Commerce, former Congressional Candidate, and former State Senate Majority Leader<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/03/20/43202280/as-cyrus-habib-joins-the-priesthood-a-handful-of-people-say-theyre-running-for-lt-gov|title=As Cyrus Habib Joins the Priesthood, a Handful of People Say They're Running for Lt. Gov.|last=Mar 20|first=Rich Smith •|last2=Am|first2=2020 at 11:28|website=The Stranger|language=en|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>
* [[Lisa Brown (Washington politician)|Lisa Brown]], Washington Secretary of Commerce, former Congressional candidate, and former State Senate Majority Leader<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/03/20/43202280/as-cyrus-habib-joins-the-priesthood-a-handful-of-people-say-theyre-running-for-lt-gov|title=As Cyrus Habib Joins the Priesthood, a Handful of People Say They're Running for Lt. Gov.|last=Mar 20|first=Rich Smith •|last2=Am|first2=2020 at 11:28|website=The Stranger|language=en|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>
* [[Dow Constantine]], [[King County Executive]]<ref name=":3" />
* [[Dow Constantine]], [[King County Executive]]<ref name=":3" />
* [[Cyrus Habib]], incumbent Lieutenant Governor<ref name=":02" /><ref name=":2" />
* [[Cyrus Habib]], incumbent lieutenant governor<ref name=":02" /><ref name=":2" />


====Endorsements====
====Endorsements====
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|title = Denny Heck
|title = Denny Heck
|list =
|list =
;State politicians
'''State politicians'''
* [[Christine Gregoire]], former Governor (2005-2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/congressman-denny-heck-to-run-for-washington-lieutenant-governor/|title=Congressman Denny Heck to run for Washington lieutenant governor|date=April 9, 2020|website=The Seattle Times}}</ref>
* [[Christine Gregoire]], former governor (2005–2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/congressman-denny-heck-to-run-for-washington-lieutenant-governor/|title=Congressman Denny Heck to run for Washington lieutenant governor|date=April 9, 2020|website=The Seattle Times}}</ref>
}}
}}
{{Endorsements box
{{Endorsements box
|title = Steve Hobbs (withdrawn)
|title = Steve Hobbs (withdrawn)
|list =
|list =
;State politicians
'''State politicians'''
* [[Gary Locke]], former Governor (1997-2005)<ref name="auto"/>
* [[Gary Locke]], former governor (1997–2005)<ref name="auto"/>
* [[Brad Owen]], former Lieutenant Governor (1997-2017)<ref name="auto"/>
* [[Brad Owen]], former lieutenant governor (1997–2017)<ref name="auto"/>
}}
}}


=== Republican Party candidates ===
=== Republican Party candidates ===
* Joseph Brumbles, former Congressional candidate<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/a-boring-election-for-state-seats-in-2020-try-nine-of-them/|title=A boring election for state seats in 2020? Try nine of them|last=Cornfield|first=Jerry|date=2019-10-09|website=HeraldNet.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>
* Joseph Brumbles, former Congressional candidate<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/a-boring-election-for-state-seats-in-2020-try-nine-of-them/|title=A boring election for state seats in 2020? Try nine of them|last=Cornfield|first=Jerry|date=2019-10-09|website=HeraldNet.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>
* Ann Davison Sattler, former [[Seattle City Council]] candidate, former staffer for [[John Paul Hammerschmidt]]<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/homelessness-pragmatism-at-issue-in-seattle-city-council-race-pitting-incumbent-juarez-against-challenger-sattler/|title=Homelessness, pragmatism at issue in Seattle City Council race pitting incumbent Juarez against challenger Sattler|date=2019-10-17|website=The Seattle Times|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>
* [[Ann Davison (politician)|Ann Davison Sattler]], former [[Seattle City Council]] candidate, former staffer for [[John Paul Hammerschmidt]]<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/homelessness-pragmatism-at-issue-in-seattle-city-council-race-pitting-incumbent-juarez-against-challenger-sattler/|title=Homelessness, pragmatism at issue in Seattle City Council race pitting incumbent Juarez against challenger Sattler|date=2019-10-17|website=The Seattle Times|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>
* Marty McClendon, Perennial Candidate<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Roegner|first=Bob|date=2020-06-15|title=Democrats have the edge in WA’s 2020 elections|url=https://www.kentreporter.com/opinion/democrats-have-the-edge-in-was-2020-elections/|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Kent Reporter|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Marty McClendon, perennial candidate<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Roegner|first=Bob|date=2020-06-15|title=Democrats have the edge in WA's 2020 elections|url=https://www.kentreporter.com/opinion/democrats-have-the-edge-in-was-2020-elections/|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Kent Reporter|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Dick Muri]], former State Representative from [[Washington's 28th legislative district]]<ref name=":0" />
* [[Dick Muri]], former State Representative from [[Washington's 28th legislative district]]<ref name=":0" />
* Bill Penor, candidate for lieutenant governor in [[2016 Washington elections#Lieutenant governor|2016]]<ref name=mjjr/>


=== Minor party candidates ===
=== Minor party candidates ===


==== Declared ====
==== Declared ====
* Jared Frerichs (Libertarian), former Candidate for Walla Walla County Commission, Consultant<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apollo.pdc.wa.gov/public/registrations/registration?registration_id=18768|title=public|website=apollo.pdc.wa.gov|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>
* Jared Frerichs (Libertarian), former Candidate for Walla Walla County Commission, consultant<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apollo.pdc.wa.gov/public/registrations/registration?registration_id=18768|title=public|website=apollo.pdc.wa.gov|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>
*Mark Greene (Revived Citizens Party), Perennial Candidate<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apollo.pdc.wa.gov/public/registrations/registration?registration_id=17848|title=public|website=apollo.pdc.wa.gov|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>
* Mark Greene (Revived Citizens Party), perennial candidate<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apollo.pdc.wa.gov/public/registrations/registration?registration_id=17848|title=public|website=apollo.pdc.wa.gov|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>


===Polling===
===Polling===
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|- valign=bottom
|- valign=bottom
! Poll source
! Poll source
! Date(s)<br>administered
! Date(s)<br />administered
! Sample<br>size{{efn|name=key|Key:<br>A – all adults<br>RV – registered voters<br>LV – likely voters<br>V – unclear}}
! Sample<br />size{{efn|name=key|Key:<br />A – all adults<br />RV – registered voters<br />LV – likely voters<br />V – unclear}}
! Margin<br>{{nowrap|of error}}
! Margin<br />{{nowrap|of error}}
! style="width:100px;"| Joseph<br>Brumbles (R)
! style="width:100px;"| Joseph<br />Brumbles (R)
! style="width:100px;"| Ann<br>Sattler (R)
! style="width:100px;"| Ann<br />Sattler (R)
! style="width:100px;"| Denny<br>Heck (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Denny<br />Heck (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Steve<br>Hobbs (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Steve<br />Hobbs (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Marko<br>Liias (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Marko<br />Liias (D)
! Other / Undecided
! Other / undecided
|-
|-
| style="tex5-align:left;"|[http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=5d5221f5-67e0-47a5-9b75-58d1acb5b311 SurveyUSA/KING 5]
| style="tex5-align:left;"|[[SurveyUSA]]/[[KING 5]]<ref>[http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=5d5221f5-67e0-47a5-9b75-58d1acb5b311 SurveyUSA/KING 5]</ref>
| July 22-27, 2020
| July 22–27, 2020
| 513 (LV)
| 513 (LV)
| ± 5.4%
| ± 5.4%
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|{{party shading/Other}}|'''29%'''{{efn|"Some other candidate" with 5%; Undecided with 24%}}
|{{party shading/Other}}|'''29%'''{{efn|"Some other candidate" with 5%; Undecided with 24%}}
|-
|-
| style="tex5-align:left;"|[http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=f8e39a8b-0092-47bd-86a4-0bc1fc8e4a92 SurveyUSA/KING 5]
| style="tex5-align:left;"|[[SurveyUSA]]/[[KING 5]]<ref>[http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=f8e39a8b-0092-47bd-86a4-0bc1fc8e4a92 SurveyUSA/KING 5]</ref>
| May 16-19, 2020
| May 16–19, 2020
| 650 (LV)
| 650 (LV)
| ± 5.6%
| ± 5.6%
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===Results===
===Results===
A [[top-two primary]] took place on August 4. All candidates are listed on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation and the top two advanced to the general election in November.
A [[top-two primary]] took place on August 4. All candidates were listed on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation, and the top two advanced to the general election in November.
{{Election box begin no change
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| title = 2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election<ref>{{cite web|title=August 4, 2020 Primary Results|url=https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20200804/Lt-Governor.html|website=Washington Secretary of State|publisher=Washington Secretary of State|access-date=1 October 2020}}</ref>
| title = 2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election<ref>{{cite web |title=Certification of the 2020 Primary Results |url=https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/Signed%2520Certification%2520of%2520the%25202020%2520Primary%2520Results.pdf |publisher=[[Secretary of State of Washington]] |access-date=3 December 2024}}</ref>
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = [[Denny Heck]]
| candidate = [[Denny Heck]]
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 596,289
| votes = 596,289
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = [[Marko Liias]]
| candidate = [[Marko Liias]]
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 441,791
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Ann Davidson Sattler
| candidate = [[Ann Davison (politician)|Ann Davison Sattler]]
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 285,597
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==General election==
==General election==
After being eliminated in the August 4th gubernatorial primary, Joshua Freed announced that he would be running for lieutenant governor as a write-in candidate.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former Bothell Mayor Joshua Freed announces write-in campaign for lieutenant governor |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/former-bothell-mayor-joshua-freed-announces-write-in-campaign-for-lieutenant-governor/ |website=www.seattletimes.com |publisher=Seattle Times |access-date=2020-09-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Joshua Freed official write-in candidate for WA state Lt. Governor race |url=https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2020/08/21/joshua-freed-official-write-in-candidate-for-wa-state-lt-governor-race/ |website=www.lynnwoodtimes.com |access-date=5 October 2020}}</ref> A debate between Heck and Liias was held on October 22.<ref>{{cite web |title=Washington Gov. Inslee, Republican challenger Culp agree to televised debate Oct.7 |url=https://www.opb.org/article/2020/09/17/washington-state-2020-election-governor-debate/ |website=www.opb.org |access-date=5 October 2020}}</ref>
After being eliminated in the August 4th gubernatorial primary, Joshua Freed announced that he would be running for lieutenant governor as a write-in candidate.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |title=Former Bothell Mayor Joshua Freed announces write-in campaign for lieutenant governor |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/former-bothell-mayor-joshua-freed-announces-write-in-campaign-for-lieutenant-governor/ |website=www.seattletimes.com |publisher=Seattle Times |access-date=2020-09-10}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite web |title=Joshua Freed official write-in candidate for WA state Lt. Governor race |url=https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2020/08/21/joshua-freed-official-write-in-candidate-for-wa-state-lt-governor-race/ |website=www.lynnwoodtimes.com |access-date=5 October 2020}}</ref> A debate between Heck and Liias was held on October 22.<ref>{{cite web |title=Washington Gov. Inslee, Republican challenger Culp agree to televised debate Oct.7 |url=https://www.opb.org/article/2020/09/17/washington-state-2020-election-governor-debate/ |website=www.opb.org |access-date=5 October 2020}}</ref>

=== Candidates ===
* Denny Heck (Democratic), U.S. Representative for [[Washington's 10th congressional district]]
* Marko Liias (Democratic), State Senator from [[Washington's 21st legislative district]] and candidate for [[Washington State Treasurer]] in [[2016 Washington elections#State Treasurer|2016]]
* Joshua Freed (Republican, [[Write-in candidate|write-in]]), former mayor of [[Bothell, Washington|Bothell]] and candidate for [[Governor of Washington|Governor]] in [[2020 Washington gubernatorial election|2020]]<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" />

=== Polling ===
=== Polling ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;"
|- valign=bottom
|- valign=bottom
! Poll source
! Poll source
! Date(s)<br>administered
! Date(s)<br />administered
! Sample<br>size{{efn|name=key}}
! Sample<br />size{{efn|name=key}}
! Margin<br>{{nowrap|of error}}
! Margin<br />{{nowrap|of error}}
! style="width:100px;"| Denny<br>Heck (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Denny<br />Heck (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Marko<br>Liias (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Marko<br />Liias (D)
! Undecided
! Undecided
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2020/10/denny-heck-has-twice-as-much-support-as-marko-liias-for-lg-but-most-voters-undecided.html PPP/NPI]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Public Policy Polling|PPP]]/[[Northwest Progressive Institute|NPI]]<ref>[https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2020/10/denny-heck-has-twice-as-much-support-as-marko-liias-for-lg-but-most-voters-undecided.html PPP/NPI]</ref>
|October 14–15, 2020
|October 14–15, 2020
|610 (LV)
|610 (LV)
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|{{party shading/Undecided}}|'''52%'''
|{{party shading/Undecided}}|'''52%'''
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=544b4e4e-7820-4e83-b51a-41423dda3b8a SurveyUSA/KING-TV]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[SurveyUSA]]/[[KING-TV]]<ref>[http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=544b4e4e-7820-4e83-b51a-41423dda3b8a SurveyUSA/KING-TV]</ref>
|October 8–10, 2020
|October 8–10, 2020
|591 (LV)
|591 (LV)
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=== Results ===
=== Results ===
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{{Election box begin no change | title=2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election<ref>{{cite web |title=Official Canvass of the Returns |url=https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/Official%2520Canvass%2520of%2520the%2520Returns%2520G2020_%2520Certification%252012%252001%25202020.pdf |publisher=[[Secretary of State of Washington]] |access-date=3 December 2024}}</ref>}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
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{{Election box end}}

===By congressional district===
====By congressional district====
Heck won 9 of 10 congressional districts with the remaining one going to Liias.<ref>{{cite report |title=Results |url=https://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/research/2020Gen%20Results%20by%20Congressional%20District.pdf|website=sos.wa.gov |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124181933/https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/research/2020-general-election.aspx|archive-date=2020-11-24}}</ref>
Heck won 9 of 10 congressional districts.<ref>{{cite report |title=Results |url=https://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/research/2020Gen%20Results%20by%20Congressional%20District.pdf|website=sos.wa.gov |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124181933/https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/research/2020-general-election.aspx|archive-date=2020-11-24}}</ref>
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! District
! Heck
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| 39%
| 39%
| 10%
| 10%
| {{party shading/Democratic}}|[[Adam Smith (politician)|Adam Smith]]
| {{party shading/Democratic}}|[[Adam Smith (Washington politician)|Adam Smith]]
|- align=center
|- align=center
! rowspan=2 {{party shading/Democratic}}|{{ushr|Washington|10|10th}}
! rowspan=2 {{party shading/Democratic}}|{{ushr|Washington|10|10th}}
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== External links ==
== External links ==
;Official campaign websites
'''Official campaign websites'''
* [https://dennyheck.com/ Denny Heck (D) for Lieutenant Governor]
* [https://dennyheck.com/ Denny Heck (D) for Lieutenant Governor]
* [http://markoforwa.com/ Marko Liias (D) for Lieutenant Governor]
* [http://markoforwa.com/ Marko Liias (D) for Lieutenant Governor]

Latest revision as of 10:46, 7 December 2024

2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 2016 November 3, 2020 2024 →
 
Nominee Denny Heck Marko Liias Write–in
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 1,658,405 1,218,548 759,076
Percentage 45.6% 33.5% 20.9%

Heck:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Liias:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Write-in:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      30–40%      40–50%      50%      No data

Lieutenant Governor before election

Cyrus Habib
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Denny Heck
Democratic

The 2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the lieutenant governor of Washington concurrently with the 2020 Washington elections. The top-two primary was held on August 4, and Democrats Denny Heck and Marko Liias advanced to the general election, which Heck won.[1]

Incumbent Cyrus Habib surprised the state by announcing he was foregoing a run for re-election in order to join the Society of Jesus.[2] The position was of special importance due to speculation that the incumbent governor, Jay Inslee, could have been appointed to a position in a Democratic presidential cabinet after winning his third term.[3]

Background

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Habib's retirement came after Gov. Inslee dropped out of the presidential election,[4][5] which caused many potential statewide candidates in Washington to change their plans and drop exploratory bids.

At the time of Habib's announcement former Seattle City Council candidate Ann Davison Sattler and former US House candidate Joseph Brumbles had already been running as Republicans.[6][7] On the day of his retirement, State Senator Steve Hobbs announced his second campaign for the office of lieutenant governor,[7] after losing in the 2016 primary to then-State Senator Habib.[8]

Nonpartisan blanket primary

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Democratic Party candidates

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Declared

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Withdrew

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Denny Heck

State politicians

Steve Hobbs (withdrawn)

State politicians

Republican Party candidates

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Minor party candidates

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Declared

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  • Jared Frerichs (Libertarian), former Candidate for Walla Walla County Commission, consultant[18]
  • Mark Greene (Revived Citizens Party), perennial candidate[19]

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Joseph
Brumbles (R)
Ann
Sattler (R)
Denny
Heck (D)
Steve
Hobbs (D)
Marko
Liias (D)
Other / undecided
SurveyUSA/KING 5[20] July 22–27, 2020 513 (LV) ± 5.4% 14% 10% 34% 14% 29%[b]
SurveyUSA/KING 5[21] May 16–19, 2020 650 (LV) ± 5.6% 10% 9% 15% 10% 6% 50%[c]

Results

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A top-two primary took place on August 4. All candidates were listed on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation, and the top two advanced to the general election in November.

2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election[22]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Denny Heck 596,289 25.01
Democratic Marko Liias 441,791 18.53
Republican Ann Davison Sattler 285,597 11.98
Republican Marty McClendon 271,995 11.41
Republican Dick Muri 241,939 10.15
Democratic Michelle Jasmer 212,387 8.91
Republican Joseph Brumbles 174,823 7.33
Democratic James R. Rafferty 57,405 2.41
Republican Bill Penor 49,225 2.06
Libertarian Matt Seymour 27,125 1.14
Libertarian Jared Frerichs 20,847 0.87
Write-in 5,205 0.22
Total votes 2,384,628 100

General election

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After being eliminated in the August 4th gubernatorial primary, Joshua Freed announced that he would be running for lieutenant governor as a write-in candidate.[23][24] A debate between Heck and Liias was held on October 22.[25]

Candidates

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Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Denny
Heck (D)
Marko
Liias (D)
Undecided
PPP/NPI[26] October 14–15, 2020 610 (LV) ± 4% 32% 16% 52%
SurveyUSA/KING-TV[27] October 8–10, 2020 591 (LV) ± 5.2% 31% 18% 52%

Results

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2020 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election[28]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Denny Heck 1,658,405 45.61%
Democratic Marko Liias 1,218,548 33.51%
Write-in 759,076 20.88%
Total votes 3,636,029 100.00%
Democratic hold

By congressional district

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Heck won 9 of 10 congressional districts.[29]

District Heck Liias Write-in Representative
1st 43% 33% 24% Suzan DelBene
2nd 44% 36% 20% Rick Larsen
3rd 43% 30% 27% Jaime Herrera Beutler
4th 37% 28% 34% Dan Newhouse
5th 41% 32% 27% Cathy McMorris Rodgers
6th 51% 30% 19% Derek Kilmer
7th 47% 48% 5% Pramila Jayapal
8th 45% 29% 26% Kim Schrier
9th 51% 39% 10% Adam Smith
10th 52% 27% 21% Denny Heck
Marilyn Strickland

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. ^ "Some other candidate" with 5%; Undecided with 24%
  3. ^ Undecided with 50%

References

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  1. ^ "Denny Heck defeats Marko Liias in Washington state lieutenant governor election results". Seattle Times. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib: Why I am giving up elected office and joining the Jesuits". America Magazine. March 19, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  3. ^ "Opinion | A 'Team of Rivals' for the Democrats?". The New York Times. February 27, 2020. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  4. ^ "Inslee to seek third term as WA governor after dropping longshot presidential bid | Crosscut". crosscut.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  5. ^ "Gov. Inslee's re-election bid cools other Democrats' ambitions — for now | Crosscut". crosscut.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Former Seattle council candidate switching parties, running for lieutenant governor". MyNorthwest.com. January 31, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib will not run for reelection, says he plans to join Jesuit religious order". The Seattle Times. March 19, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  8. ^ "It'll be Jay Inslee vs. Bill Bryant in Washington governor race | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  9. ^ Drew, James (April 3, 2020). "U.S. Rep. Heck files paperwork to run for state Lieutenant Governor". The News Tribune. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  10. ^ a b c Camden, Jim (July 9, 2020). "11 candidates compete to be next Washington's lieutenant governor". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  11. ^ Cornfield, Jerry (March 24, 2020). "Sen. Marko Liias to launch campaign for lieutenant governor". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  12. ^ a b c Cornfield, Jerry (May 18, 2020). "Hobbs withdraws from crowded race for lieutenant governor". HeraldNet.com.
  13. ^ a b Mar 20, Rich Smith •; Am, 2020 at 11:28. "As Cyrus Habib Joins the Priesthood, a Handful of People Say They're Running for Lt. Gov". The Stranger. Retrieved March 21, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "Congressman Denny Heck to run for Washington lieutenant governor". The Seattle Times. April 9, 2020.
  15. ^ Cornfield, Jerry (October 9, 2019). "A boring election for state seats in 2020? Try nine of them". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  16. ^ "Homelessness, pragmatism at issue in Seattle City Council race pitting incumbent Juarez against challenger Sattler". The Seattle Times. October 17, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  17. ^ a b Roegner, Bob (June 15, 2020). "Democrats have the edge in WA's 2020 elections". Kent Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  18. ^ "public". apollo.pdc.wa.gov. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  19. ^ "public". apollo.pdc.wa.gov. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  20. ^ SurveyUSA/KING 5
  21. ^ SurveyUSA/KING 5
  22. ^ "Certification of the 2020 Primary Results" (PDF). Secretary of State of Washington. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  23. ^ a b "Former Bothell Mayor Joshua Freed announces write-in campaign for lieutenant governor". www.seattletimes.com. Seattle Times. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  24. ^ a b "Joshua Freed official write-in candidate for WA state Lt. Governor race". www.lynnwoodtimes.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  25. ^ "Washington Gov. Inslee, Republican challenger Culp agree to televised debate Oct.7". www.opb.org. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  26. ^ PPP/NPI
  27. ^ SurveyUSA/KING-TV
  28. ^ "Official Canvass of the Returns" (PDF). Secretary of State of Washington. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  29. ^ Results. sos.wa.gov (Report). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 24, 2020.
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