2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington Senate District 44

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

Washington uses a top-two primary: the two candidates with the most votes in the August 4 primary advanced, regardless of party preference.

Candidates

Sherri Larkin

Republican

Work
Elementary school teacher; Snohomish School Board director (since 2023)

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Snohomish School Board Director, 2023-present

Sherri Larkin is an elementary education teacher and substitute teacher. She has served on the Snohomish School Board since 2023.

Washington stands at a crossroads. Our families deserve safe neighborhoods where law enforcement is supported, schools that truly prepare our children for success, affordable housing, and an economy that rewards hard work. Yet today, a rapidly expanding state government has left us overtaxed and overburdened, with higher bills and programs that too often deliver no measurable results. …

Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State

Larkin's experience

  • Elected experience: Snohomish School Board Director, 2023-present
  • Other professional experience: Elementary Education Teacher, Substitute Teacher
  • Community service: United States Naval Academy State Parent Club President, Future Business Leaders of America Advisor, School Scholarship Procurement Committee, Glacier Peak Wrestling and Football volunteer, Snohomish MCJROTC volunteer, B.S.A. Troop #39 Silent Auction Coordinator, Compass City Church volunteer, Hope Creek Backpack for Kids/Food Bank Volunteer, Elementary Field Trip Coordinator, Kids' Cafe volunteer

Larkin's education

  • University of Puget Sound, B.A. in Psychology, School of Business Leadership, Spalding Method for Literacy Certified, Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

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John Lovick

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Senator, District 44 (since 2021)
Work
State Senator, 44th District; former Snohomish County Sheriff and County Executive; former State Patrol trooper and sergeant

Listed in the official Washington voters' pamphlet. Elected experience: Current State Senator, Former Snohomish County Sheriff, State Representative, Acting Speaker of the House, Snohomish County Executive, Mill Creek City Council.

John Lovick is the current state senator for the 44th District. He spent 31 years with the Washington State Patrol as a trooper and sergeant, served as Snohomish County sheriff and county executive, was a state representative and acting House speaker, and served on the Mill Creek City Council; he is a Coast Guard veteran.

Senator John Lovick is running to continue providing the leadership we expect from our elected officials and the results our community deserves. John served 41 years in uniform, including the United States Coast Guard, Washington State Patrol, and as Snohomish County Sheriff. He believes that we should not only be safe, we should feel safe. …

Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State

Lovick's experience

  • Elected experience: Current State Senator, Former Snohomish County Sheriff, State Representative, Acting Speaker of the House, Snohomish County Executive, Mill Creek City Council.
  • Other professional experience: Decorated Coast Guard Veteran; 31-year Washington State Patrol Trooper and Sergeant.
  • Community service: Youth sports coach, classroom volunteer, and mentor. Committed community advocate who’s raised thousands of dollars for local charities by donating his famous deep-fried turkeys. Award-winning public servant, including: Domestic Violence Service Award, NAACP President’s Award, Trooper of the Year, and the Washington State Crime Prevention Association Sheriff of the Year.

Lovick's education

  • AA, Criminal Justice
  • Graduate, Coast Guard Basic Training, Washington State Patrol Academy, National Sheriffs Institute.

Lovick's committees

  • Business, Trade & Economic Development
  • Law & Justice
  • Rules
  • Transportation

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