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Politics in Alder

Who represents Alder

Alder is represented in Congress by Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Representative Kim Schrier. Bob Ferguson is governor.

Patty MurrayMaria CantwellKim Schrier7 people represent Alder →
Election Day32days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
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What stands out about civic life in Alder

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Washington

Who represents Alder in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Alder.

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Bob FergusonGovernor of WashingtonDemocrat · Since 2025Website ↗360-902-4111
State Senate · District 2
Jim McCuneState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 2
Andrew BarkisState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Matt MarshallState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Pierce County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Pierce County. Alder’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President439,515 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat53.5%
Donald J TrumpRepublican42.8%
Others3.7%

Washington: Harris 57.2%, Trump 39.0%

U.S. Senate429,035 votes
Maria CantwellDemocrat55.0%
Dr Raul GarciaRepublican44.8%
Others0.2%

Washington: Cantwell 59.1%, Garcia 40.6%

Governor433,356 votes
Bob FergusonDemocrat50.8%
Dave ReichertRepublican49.0%
Others0.2%

Washington: Ferguson 55.5%, Reichert 44.2%

U.S. House · Washington's 8th District416,226 votes
Kim SchrierDemocrat54.0%
Carmen GoersRepublican45.8%
Others0.2%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 32 days away

What Washington voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Washington
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Kim Schrier)
  • State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover Alder are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Alder
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Alder in Congress

Two senators for all of Washington, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Washington
Patty Murray
Patty MurrayU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 1993Website ↗202-224-2621
Maria Cantwell
Maria CantwellU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2001Website ↗202-224-3441
U.S. House · Washington's 8th District
Kim Schrier
Kim SchrierU.S. RepresentativeDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗202-225-7761

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Alder by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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