Washington State Senate District 44

Current seat holder: John Lovick.

John Lovick

John Lovick Elected experience: Current State Senator, Former Snohomish County Sheriff, State Representative, Acting Speaker of the House, Snohomish County Executive, Mill Creek City Council; Professional experience: Decorated Coast Guard Veteran; 31-year Washington State Patrol Trooper and Sergeant. Education: AA, Criminal Justice; Graduate, Coast Guard Basic Training, Washington State Patrol Academy, National Sheriffs Institute.

· Official legislative page · WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“Senator John Lovick is running to continue providing the leadership we expect from our elected officials and the results our community deserves.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“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.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“A frequent transit user, John is committed to ensuring a complete expansion of light rail to Everett and beyond. Accessible transit options are essential as the cost of living continues to rise.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)

Sherri Larkin

Sherri Larkin Elected experience: Snohomish School Board Director, 2023-present; Professional experience: Elementary Education Teacher, Substitute Teacher. 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.

· WA Secretary of State 2026 Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign site

“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.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“As your next state senator, I will get to work on Day One restoring fiscal integrity. I will fight to reduce the heavy burden on families and businesses, treating every taxpayer dollar with the respect it deserves, because it's your money.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)
“I'm running because I believe in Washington's purpose for future generations. With your vote, we can restore common sense leadership together.” (WA Secretary of State 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet)