Pierce County Auditor |  Elections | November 06, 2012 General Election 
November 06, 2012 General Election
Last updated on 11/27/2012 12:10 PM
| Number of Precincts | 502 | 
| Number of Registered Voters | 442,985 | 
| Total Ballots Counted | 349,476 | 
| Estimated Ballots Left to Count | |
| Next Ballot Count On | FINAL | 
| Last Tabulated | 11/27/2012 12:10 PM | 
| Voter Turnout | 78.89% | 
| Certification Date | 11/27/2012 | 
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State Measures
| Statewide Initiative Measure No. 1185  Concerns tax and fee increases imposed by state government | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 226,306 | 68.74% | 
| No | 102,896 | 31.26% | 
| Total Votes | 329,202 | 100% | 
| Statewide Initiative Measure No. 1240  Concerns creation of a public charter school system | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 183,370 | 54.76% | 
| No | 151,511 | 45.24% | 
| Total Votes | 334,881 | 100% | 
| Statewide Referendum Measure No. 74  Concerns marriage for same-sex couples | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 168,656 | 49.59% | 
| Rejected | 171,453 | 50.41% | 
| Total Votes | 340,109 | 100% | 
| Statewide Initiative Measure No. 502  Concerns marijuana | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 184,333 | 54.04% | 
| No | 156,746 | 45.96% | 
| Total Votes | 341,079 | 100% | 
| Statewide Engrossed Senate Joint Resolution No. 8221  Concerns implementing the Commission on State Debt recommendations regarding Washington's debt limit | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 200,978 | 65.16% | 
| Rejected | 107,442 | 34.84% | 
| Total Votes | 308,420 | 100% | 
| Statewide Senate Joint Resolution No. 8223  Concerns investments by the University of Washington and Washington State University | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 132,533 | 41.92% | 
| Rejected | 183,653 | 58.08% | 
| Total Votes | 316,186 | 100% | 
State Advisory Votes
| Washington State Advisory Vote No. 1 (Engrossed Senate Bill 6635)  Concerns a B&O tax deduction for certain financial institutions' interest on residential loans | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Repealed | 188,588 | 61.61% | 
| Maintained | 117,488 | 38.39% | 
| Total Votes | 306,076 | 100% | 
| Washington State Advisory Vote No. 2 (Substitute House Bill 2590)  Concerns expiration of a tax on possession of petroleum products | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Repealed | 181,426 | 59.91% | 
| Maintained | 121,386 | 40.09% | 
| Total Votes | 302,812 | 100% | 
Countywide Measures
| Pierce Proposed Charter Amendment No. 40 Submitted by Pierce County Requiring a Two-Thirds Vote of the Council To Levy or Increase a New Councilmanic Tax | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 200,378 | 67.07% | 
| Rejected | 98,370 | 32.93% | 
| Total Votes | 298,748 | 100% | 
Federal
| United States President/Vice President | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama / Joe Biden Democratic Party Nominees | 186,430 | 54.37% | 
| Mitt Romney / Paul Ryan Republican Party Nominees | 148,467 | 43.3% | 
| Gary Johnson / James P. Gray Libertarian Party Nominees | 4,584 | 1.34% | 
| Virgil Goode / James N. Clymer Constitution Party Nominees | 1,010 | 0.29% | 
| Jill Stein / Cheri Honkala Green Party Nominees | 1,777 | 0.52% | 
| Peta Lindsay / Yari Osorio Socialism & Liberation Party Nominees | 135 | 0.04% | 
| James Harris / Alyson Kennedy Socialist Workers Party Nominees | 113 | 0.03% | 
| Ross C. (Rocky) Anderson / Luis J. Rodriguez Justice Party Nominees | 394 | 0.11% | 
| Total Votes | 342,910 | 100% | 
| United States U.S. Senator | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Maria Cantwell (Prefers Democratic Party) | 201,827 | 59.76% | 
| Michael Baumgartner (Prefers Republican Party) | 135,888 | 40.24% | 
| Total Votes | 337,715 | 100% | 
Congressional
| Congressional District 6 U.S. Representative*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Derek Kilmer (Prefers Democratic Party) | 59,097 | 63.89% | 
| Bill Driscoll (Prefers Republican Party) | 33,402 | 36.11% | 
| Total Votes | 92,499 | 100% | 
| Congressional District 8 U.S. Representative*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Dave Reichert (Prefers Republican Party) | 43,181 | 63.48% | 
| Karen Porterfield (Prefers Democratic Party) | 24,839 | 36.52% | 
| Total Votes | 68,020 | 100% | 
| Congressional District 9 U.S. Representative*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Adam Smith (Prefers Democratic Party) | 6,188 | 61.81% | 
| Jim Postma (Prefers Republican Party) | 3,823 | 38.19% | 
| Total Votes | 10,011 | 100% | 
| Congressional District 10 U.S. Representative*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Denny Heck (Prefers Democratic Party) | 85,345 | 55.29% | 
| Richard (Dick) Muri (Prefers Republican Party) | 69,009 | 44.71% | 
| Total Votes | 154,354 | 100% | 
State Executive
| Washington State Governor | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Jay Inslee (Prefers Democratic Party) | 164,211 | 48.54% | 
| Rob McKenna (Prefers Republican Party) | 174,078 | 51.46% | 
| Total Votes | 338,289 | 100% | 
| Washington State Lt. Governor | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Brad Owen (Prefers Democrat Party) | 179,295 | 55.4% | 
| Bill Finkbeiner (Prefers Republican Party) | 144,351 | 44.6% | 
| Total Votes | 323,646 | 100% | 
| Washington State Secretary of State | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Kim Wyman (Prefers Republican Party) | 168,773 | 52.69% | 
| Kathleen Drew (Prefers Democratic Party) | 151,556 | 47.31% | 
| Total Votes | 320,329 | 100% | 
| Washington State State Treasurer | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Jim McIntire (Prefers Democratic Party) | 181,663 | 56.93% | 
| Sharon Hanek (Prefers Republican Party) | 137,436 | 43.07% | 
| Total Votes | 319,099 | 100% | 
| Washington State State Auditor | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| James Watkins (Prefers Republican Party) | 152,714 | 48.1% | 
| Troy Kelley (Prefers Democratic Party) | 164,758 | 51.9% | 
| Total Votes | 317,472 | 100% | 
| Washington State Attorney General | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Bob Ferguson (Prefers Democratic Party) | 166,160 | 51.4% | 
| Reagan Dunn (Prefers Republican Party) | 157,121 | 48.6% | 
| Total Votes | 323,281 | 100% | 
| Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Peter J. Goldmark (Prefers Democratic Party) | 181,272 | 57.24% | 
| Clint Didier (Prefers Republican Party) | 135,415 | 42.76% | 
| Total Votes | 316,687 | 100% | 
| Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Randy I. Dorn | 256,105 | 100% | 
| Total Votes | 256,105 | 100% | 
| Washington State Insurance Commissioner | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Mike Kreidler (Prefers Democratic Party) | 180,572 | 56.97% | 
| John R. Adams (Prefers Republican Party) | 136,366 | 43.03% | 
| Total Votes | 316,938 | 100% | 
Legislative
| Legislative District 2 State Senator*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Randi Becker (Prefers Republican Party) | 20,694 | 59.22% | 
| Bruce L. Lachney (Prefers Democratic Party) | 14,252 | 40.78% | 
| Total Votes | 34,946 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 2 State Representative Pos. 1*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Gary Alexander (Prefers Republican Party) | 20,194 | 58.93% | 
| Greg Hartman (Prefers Democratic Party) | 14,076 | 41.07% | 
| Total Votes | 34,270 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 2 State Representative Pos. 2*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| J.T. Wilcox (Prefers Republican Party) | 28,613 | 100% | 
| Total Votes | 28,613 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 25 State Senator | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Dammeier (Prefers Republican Party) | 34,715 | 61.74% | 
| Eric Herde (Prefers Democratic Party) | 21,517 | 38.26% | 
| Total Votes | 56,232 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 25 State Representative Pos. 1 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Dawn Morrell (Prefers Democratic Party) | 30,049 | 52.66% | 
| Shelly Schlumpf (Prefers Republican Party) | 27,008 | 47.34% | 
| Total Votes | 57,057 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 25 State Representative Pos. 2 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Hans Zeiger (Prefers Republican Party) | 32,017 | 56.82% | 
| Bill Hilton (Prefers Democratic Party) | 24,332 | 43.18% | 
| Total Votes | 56,349 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 26 State Representative Pos. 1*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Jan Angel (Prefers Republican Party) | 20,276 | 59.38% | 
| Karin Ashabraner (Prefers Democratic Party) | 13,873 | 40.62% | 
| Total Votes | 34,149 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 26 State Representative Pos. 2*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Larry Seaquist (Prefers Democratic Party) | 17,843 | 52.49% | 
| Doug Richards (Prefers Republican Party) | 16,151 | 47.51% | 
| Total Votes | 33,994 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 27 State Senator | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Jeannie Darneille (Prefers Democratic Party) | 30,939 | 57.29% | 
| John R. (Jack) Connelly (Prefers Democratic Party) | 23,068 | 42.71% | 
| Total Votes | 54,007 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 27 State Representative Pos. 1 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Laurie Jinkins (Prefers Democratic Party) | 39,290 | 71.36% | 
| Steven T. Cook (Prefers Republican Party) | 15,770 | 28.64% | 
| Total Votes | 55,060 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 27 State Representative Pos. 2 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Jake Fey (Prefers Democratic Party) | 32,444 | 63.28% | 
| Lauren Walker (Prefers Democratic Party) | 18,827 | 36.72% | 
| Total Votes | 51,271 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 28 State Senator | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Mike Carrell (Prefers G.O.P. Party) | 32,146 | 58.4% | 
| Yoshie Wong (Prefers Democratic Party) | 22,896 | 41.6% | 
| Total Votes | 55,042 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 28 State Representative Pos. 1 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Steve O'Ban (Prefers Republican Party) | 29,963 | 55.06% | 
| Eric Choiniere (Prefers Democratic Party) | 24,457 | 44.94% | 
| Total Votes | 54,420 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 28 State Representative Pos. 2 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Tami Green (Prefers Democratic Party) | 30,572 | 55.38% | 
| Paul Wagemann (Prefers Republican Party) | 24,628 | 44.62% | 
| Total Votes | 55,200 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 29 State Representative Pos. 1 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| David Sawyer (Prefers Democratic Party) | 25,669 | 63.32% | 
| Terry Harder (Prefers Republican Party) | 14,871 | 36.68% | 
| Total Votes | 40,540 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 29 State Representative Pos. 2 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Steve Kirby (Prefers Democratic Party) | 33,937 | 100% | 
| Total Votes | 33,937 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 30 State Representative Pos. 1*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Linda Kochmar (Prefers Republican Party) | 1,385 | 55.05% | 
| Roger Flygare (Prefers Democratic Party) | 1,131 | 44.95% | 
| Total Votes | 2,516 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 30 State Representative Pos. 2*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Katrina Asay (Prefers Republican Party) | 1,343 | 51.59% | 
| Roger Freeman (Prefers Democratic Party) | 1,260 | 48.41% | 
| Total Votes | 2,603 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 31 State Representative Pos. 1*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Cathy Dahlquist (Prefers Republican Party) | 25,860 | 62.94% | 
| Brian L. Gunn (Prefers Democratic Party) | 15,225 | 37.06% | 
| Total Votes | 41,085 | 100% | 
| Legislative District 31 State Representative Pos. 2*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hurst (Prefers Independent Dem. Party) | 22,021 | 54.04% | 
| Lisa Connors (Prefers Republican Party) | 18,732 | 45.96% | 
| Total Votes | 40,753 | 100% | 
County
| COUNTY Executive  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Pat McCarthy (Prefers Democratic Party) | 196,061 | 64.42% | 
| Bruce Minker (States No Party Preference) | 108,264 | 35.58% | 
| Total Votes | 304,325 | 100% | 
| COUNTY Assessor - Treasurer | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Mike Lonergan | 171,765 | 60.95% | 
| Billie O'Brien | 110,053 | 39.05% | 
| Total Votes | 281,818 | 100% | 
| COUNTY Sheriff | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Paul Pastor | 260,775 | 100% | 
| Total Votes | 260,775 | 100% | 
| COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 2 County Council No. 2 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Joyce McDonald (Prefers Republican Party) | 29,677 | 67.81% | 
| Jeffery Hogan (Prefers Republican Party) | 14,087 | 32.19% | 
| Total Votes | 43,764 | 100% | 
| COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 3 County Council No. 3 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Jim McCune (Prefers Republican Party) | 24,525 | 53.32% | 
| Marilyn Rasmussen (Prefers Democratic Party) | 21,468 | 46.68% | 
| Total Votes | 45,993 | 100% | 
| COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4 County Council No. 4 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Connie Ladenburg  (Prefers Democratic Party) | 27,227 | 64.11% | 
| Ken J. Grassi (Prefers Republican Party) | 15,239 | 35.89% | 
| Total Votes | 42,466 | 100% | 
| COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 6 County Council No. 6 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Doug Richardson (Prefers Republican Party) | 18,407 | 52.66% | 
| Ann Dasch (Prefers Democratic Party) | 16,549 | 47.34% | 
| Total Votes | 34,956 | 100% | 
Judicial
| Supreme Court Justice Position 2 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Susan Owens | 252,139 | 100% | 
| Total Votes | 252,139 | 100% | 
| Supreme Court Justice Position 8 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Steve Gonzalez | 249,266 | 100% | 
| Total Votes | 249,266 | 100% | 
| Supreme Court Justice Position 9 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Sheryl Gordon McCloud | 143,867 | 51.87% | 
| Richard B. Sanders | 133,470 | 48.13% | 
| Total Votes | 277,337 | 100% | 
| Court of Appeals, Division 2, District 1 Judge Position 3 | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Christine Quinn-Brintnall | 247,190 | 100% | 
| Total Votes | 247,190 | 100% | 
Transportation
| PIERCE TRANSIT Pierce Transit - Proposition No. 1 Sales and Use Tax Increase | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 100,239 | 49.83% | 
| Rejected | 100,943 | 50.17% | 
| Total Votes | 201,182 | 100% | 
City/Town
| CITY OF DUPONT City of DuPont - Proposition No. 1 Levy for Public Safety Buildings and City Hall and Public Safety Services | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 1,345 | 39.75% | 
| Rejected | 2,039 | 60.25% | 
| Total Votes | 3,384 | 100% | 
| TOWN OF EATONVILLE Town of Eatonville - Proposition No. 1 Proposition No. 1 | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 464 | 40.03% | 
| No | 695 | 59.97% | 
| Total Votes | 1,159 | 100% | 
School
| AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 Auburn School District No. 408 - Proposition No. 1 General Obligation Bonds - $110,000,000*Multi-county race. Results include only Pierce County. | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 1,839 | 69.4% | 
| Rejected | 811 | 30.6% | 
| Total Votes | 2,650 | 100% | 
Fire
| FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 Fire Protection District No. 16 (Key Peninsula Fire) - Proposition No. 1 Property Tax Levy for Maintenance and Operation Expenses | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 5,578 | 66.02% | 
| No | 2,871 | 33.98% | 
| Total Votes | 8,449 | 100% | 
| FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 23 Fire Protection District No. 23 (Towns of Ashford, Elbe & Alder) - Proposition No. 1 Authorizing New Regular Property Tax Levy Rate | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 306 | 50.08% | 
| Rejected | 305 | 49.92% | 
| Total Votes | 611 | 100% | 
