2 candidates are tracked for Washington Senate, Legislative District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Lovick and Sherri Larkin. Candidate information follows official Snohomish County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
John Lovick (prefers Democratic Party) and Sherri Larkin (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; John Lovick is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: John Lovick 61.9 percent, Sherri Larkin 38.0 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, John Lovick, is on the ballot.
Washington › Snohomish County › Washington Senate, Legislative District 44
Democratic Incumbent
John Lovick's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Current State Senator, Former Snohomish County Sheriff, State Representative, Acting Speaker of the House, Snohomish County Executive, Mill Creek City Council. The statement also lists Decorated Coast Guard Veteran; 31-year Washington State Patrol Trooper and Sergeant, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Sherri Larkin is a military spouse, mother of five and a member of the Snohomish School Board, per her campaign site. She is running for the 44th Legislative District Senate seat, per her campaign site.
Who is running for Washington Senate, Legislative District 44 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Washington Senate, Legislative District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Lovick and Sherri Larkin. Candidate information follows official Snohomish County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Washington Senate, Legislative District 44 election in Washington?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Snohomish County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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