State
State Senator, 44th Legislative District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Washington laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.
Taxes & budget
Sherri LarkinPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to reduce the tax burden on families and businesses
- Pledges to restore fiscal integrity to the state budget
John LovickPrefers Democratic Party
- Voted for SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office
Public safety
Sherri LarkinPrefers Republican Party
- Supports backing law enforcement for safer neighborhoods
John LovickPrefers Democratic Party
- Supported opening three regional police training academies
- Sponsored 2026 law penalizing intimidation at school eventsIn office
- Sponsored 2025 law on police officer certificationIn office
- Sponsored 2026 law widening eligibility for police and firefighter jobsIn office
Education
Sherri LarkinPrefers Republican Party
- Supports schools focused on preparing students for success
John LovickPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Sherri LarkinPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes recent state tax increases affecting businesses
John LovickPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored 2026 law on benefits for veterans, military spousesIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Sherri LarkinPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
John LovickPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports completing light rail expansion to Everett
Government & transparency
Sherri LarkinPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to reduce state overregulation
John LovickPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.