U.S. Senate · Washington
Sen. Patty Murray (D)
Represents Washington, in office since Jan. 3, 2023. Official site
$7.74spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2022 general election
- This race$7.74
- Opponent$6.83
- WA average$5.58
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 52 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2022 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Murray (D), won | 1,741,827 (57.1%) | $23,588,816 | $7.74 |
| Tiffany Smiley (R) | 1,299,322 (42.6%) | $20,803,876 | $6.83 |
Total votes cast: 3,047,900. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care costsHospitals, doctors and drugmakers | Pfizer PAC | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AI & data centersAI and tech company PACs | AnthroPAC | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | Boeing PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
WA’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2022 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.