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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.
Democratic · Incumbent
John Lovick is the sitting Democratic state senator for the 44th Legislative District and serves as Vice President Pro Tempore of the Senate, per the Legislature's official roster. He is Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Sherri Larkin is a longtime Snohomish resident and educator who has taught local students and previously sought a seat on the Snohomish School Board, per her SRCC candidate biography. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.