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Revision as of 05:18, 3 July 2006

Introduction

Washington is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Admitted into the Union in 1889, Washington was the 42nd state to join. It is bordered by Oregon to the south, Idaho to the west, and British Columbia to the north. Its capital is Olympia and its largest city is Seattle. Washington is a moderate and libertarian-leaning state that generally favors the Democratic Party over the Republican Party.

Elected Officials, State

Position Name Party Since
Governor Christine Gregoire Democrat 2005
Lt. Governor Brad Owen Democrat 1997
Secretary of State Sam Reed Republican 2001
Treasurer Mike Murphy Democrat 1997
Auditor Brian Sonntag Democrat 1993
Attorney General Rob McKenna Republican 2005
Commissioner of Public Lands Doug Sutherland Republican 2001
Superintendent of Public Instruction Teresa Bergeson Non-partisan 1997
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler Democrat 2001

State Legislature

Washington has a bicameral legislature.

Senate
Seats Party
26 Democratic Party
23 Republican Party


House of Representatives
Seats Party
56 Democratic Party
42 Republican Party

Elected officials, Federal

Position Name Party Since
Sr Senator Patty Murray Democrat 1993
Jr Senator Maria Cantwell Democrat 2001
WA-1 Rep. Jay Inslee Democrat 1999
WA-2 Rep. Rick Larsen Democrat 2001
WA-3 Rep. Brian Baird Democrat 1999
WA-4 Rep. Doc Hastings Republican 1995
WA-5 Rep. Cathy McMorris Republican 2005
WA-6 Rep. Norman Dicks Democrat 1977
WA-7 Rep. Jim McDermott Democrat 1989
WA-8 Rep. Dave Reichert Republican 2005
WA-9 Rep. Adam Smith Democrat 1997

Election Law

Upcoming Elections

Election Results

Presidential Election Results

Gubernatorial Election Results

Congressional Elections

Primary Election Results

Initiatives & Referendums

Other Statewide Races

See Also

Links