Legislative District 44 - State Senator
August 4, 2026 · Legislative (Senate) District 44; Washington · State senate district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 51 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 158,365 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(164,798 ÷ 158,365) ÷ ln(164,798 ÷ 152,644) = 51.97, comparing state senate districts in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
John Lovick
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
John Lovick is the Democratic Washington state senator for Legislative District 44 and Senate Vice President Pro Tempore. He is vice chair of Transportation and serves on Business, Trade & Economic Development, Law & Justice, Rules, Veterans' & Military Affairs, and the Covenant Homeownership Program Oversight Committee. His public service includes 31 years as a Washington State Trooper, Mill Creek City Council, the State House, Snohomish County Sheriff, Snohomish County Executive, and Senate appointment in 2021.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 12 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Sherri Larkin
Republican · declared
Sherri Larkin is the Republican candidate for Washington State Senate in Legislative District 44 and a Snohomish School Board director for District 4, elected in November 2023 to a term ending in December 2027. Her prior campaign materials describe work in community mental health, including program management supporting counseling for children and families affected by trauma, and a master's degree in counseling psychology.
Records: Public Education Quality 1 for
Election sources
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: sos.wa.gov
Source: www2.sos.wa.gov