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Revision as of 10:54, 11 June 2008
Contents
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 |
|---|---|
| 32 | Democratic Party |
| 17 | Republican Party |
| House of Representatives | |
| Seats | Party |
|---|---|
| 63 | Democratic Party |
| 35 | 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
- Method for Choosing Presidential Electors: Statewide Popular Vote, Winner-Take-All
- Fusion Legal: Yes
Upcoming Elections
Election Results
For Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senatorial, and other election results from 1892 to present for Washington State, visit the following page:
Presidential Election Results
- Washington Presidential Election Results 2004 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 2000 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1996 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1992 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1988 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1984 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1980 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1976 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1972 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1968 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1964 Summary Page
- Washington Presidential Election Results 1960 Summary Page
Congressional Elections
- Washington Representative Elections, 2004
- Washington Representative Elections, 2002
- Washington Representative Elections, 2000
