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| − | 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 | + | 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 currently leans towards the Democratic Party, last voting Republican for President in 1984 and for Governor in 1980. The Democrats currently hold wide majorities in both chambers of the state legislature. Federally, Democrats have both Senate seats and six of nine House seats. |
==Elected Officials, State== | ==Elected Officials, State== | ||
Revision as of 03:14, 8 February 2009
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 currently leans towards the Democratic Party, last voting Republican for President in 1984 and for Governor in 1980. The Democrats currently hold wide majorities in both chambers of the state legislature. Federally, Democrats have both Senate seats and six of nine House seats.
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 | Jim McIntire | Democrat | 1997 |
| Auditor | Brian Sonntag | Democrat | 1993 |
| Attorney General | Rob McKenna | Republican | 2005 |
| Commissioner of Public Lands | Peter Goldmark | Democrat | 2009 |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction | Randy Dorn | Non-partisan | 2009 |
| 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: No
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
