The 2024 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 2024. The top-two primary was held on August 6. Washington is one of two states that holds a top-two primary, meaning that all candidates are listed on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation, and the top two move on to the general election.
Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Republican retired pilot Dan Matthews.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Advanced to general
- Denny Heck, incumbent lieutenant governor
Eliminated in primary
- David Griffin, businessman
Republican Party
Advanced to general
- Dan Matthews, retired pilot and perennial candidate
Eliminated in primary
- Bob Hagglund, IT professional and candidate for secretary of state in 2022 and 2024
Independents
Eliminated in primary
- Patrick Harman (Liberal Republican), retired National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official
Primary election
Endorsements
Denny Heck (D)
Results
By county
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
- Clark (largest city: Vancouver)
General election
Results
By county
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
- Clallam (largest city: Port Angeles)
- Clark (largest city: Vancouver)
- Skagit (largest city: Mount Vernon)
By congressional district
Heck won six of ten congressional districts, with the remaining four going to Matthews, including two that elected Democrats.