In 2004, Outten won the general election with 4,644 votes (59.3%) against Democratic nominee Kimberly Robbins to replace retiring Republican George Quillen.
In 2006, Outten won the general election with 3,521 votes (63.4%) against Democratic nominee Robert Price, who had run in 2004 but lost the primary election to Kimberly Robbins.
In 2008, Outten was unopposed in the general election, winning 6,921 votes.
In 2010, Outten was unopposed in the general election, winning 5,514 votes.
In 2012, Outten won the general election with 5,906 votes (91.9%) against Libertarian nominee Gordon Smith.
In 2014, Outten won the general election with 3,489 votes (65.7%) against Democratic nominee Jonathan Gallo and Libertarian nominee Gordon Smith.
In 2016, Outten won the general election with 6,337 votes (70.7%) against Democratic nominee Charles Groce.