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==Introduction== | ==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 | + | 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 and has not voted Republican for a major statewide in decades. It last voted Republican for President in 1984, for Governor in 1980, and for Senator in 1994. |
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<tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF><td> WA-03 Rep. <td> [[Jaime Herrera Beutler]] <td> [[Republican Party|Republican]] <td> 2011 | <tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF><td> WA-03 Rep. <td> [[Jaime Herrera Beutler]] <td> [[Republican Party|Republican]] <td> 2011 | ||
| − | <tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF><td> WA-04 Rep. <td> [[ | + | <tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF><td> WA-04 Rep. <td> [[Dan Newhouse]] <td> [[Republican Party|Republican]] <td> 2015 |
<tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF><td> WA-05 Rep. <td> [[Cathy McMorris Rodgers]] <td> [[Republican Party|Republican]] <td> 2005 | <tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF><td> WA-05 Rep. <td> [[Cathy McMorris Rodgers]] <td> [[Republican Party|Republican]] <td> 2005 | ||
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===Legislative Elections=== | ===Legislative Elections=== | ||
| + | *[[Washington State Senate Elections, 2014]] | ||
| + | *[[Washington State House Elections, 2014]] | ||
*[[Washington State Senate Elections, 2012]] | *[[Washington State Senate Elections, 2012]] | ||
*[[Washington State House Elections, 2012]] | *[[Washington State House Elections, 2012]] | ||
Revision as of 15:05, 11 April 2015
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 and has not voted Republican for a major statewide in decades. It last voted Republican for President in 1984, for Governor in 1980, and for Senator in 1994.
Elected Officials, State
| Position | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | Jay Inslee | Democrat | 2013 |
| Lt. Governor | Brad Owen | Democrat | 1997 |
| Secretary of State | Kim Wyman | Republican | 2013 |
| State Treasurer | Jim McIntire | Democrat | 2009 |
| State Auditor | Troy Kelley | Democrat | 2013 |
| Attorney General | Bob Ferguson | Democrat | 2013 |
| 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 | Seats | Caucus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Republican Party | 26 | Majority Coalition Caucus |
| 24 | Democratic Party | 23 | Democratic Caucus |
| House of Representatives | |
| Seats | Party |
|---|---|
| 51 | Democratic Party |
| 47 | Republican Party |
Elected officials, Federal
| Position | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr Senator | Patty Murray | Democrat | 1993 |
| Jr Senator | Maria Cantwell | Democrat | 2001 |
| WA-01 Rep. | Suzan DelBene | Democrat | 2012 |
| WA-02 Rep. | Rick Larsen | Democrat | 2001 |
| WA-03 Rep. | Jaime Herrera Beutler | Republican | 2011 |
| WA-04 Rep. | Dan Newhouse | Republican | 2015 |
| WA-05 Rep. | Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Republican | 2005 |
| WA-06 Rep. | Derek Kilmer | Democrat | 2013 |
| WA-07 Rep. | Jim McDermott | Democrat | 1989 |
| WA-08 Rep. | Dave Reichert | Republican | 2005 |
| WA-09 Rep. | Adam Smith | Democrat | 1997 |
| WA-10 Rep. | Denny Heck | Democrat | 2013 |
Election Law
- Method for Choosing Presidential Electors: Statewide Popular Vote, Winner-Take-All
- Fusion Legal: No
Election Results
For Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senatorial, and other election results from 1892 to present for Washington State, visit the following page:
Presidential Election Results
2008 - 2004 - 2000 - 1996 - 1992 - 1988 - 1984 - 1980 - 1976 - 1972 - 1968 - 1964 - 1960 - 1956 - 1952 - 1948 - 1944 - 1940 - 1936 - 1932 - 1928 - 1924 - 1920 - 1916 - 1912 - 1908 - 1904 - 1900 - 1896 - 1892
Congressional Elections
- Washington Representative Elections, 2004
- Washington Representative Elections, 2002
- Washington Representative Elections, 2000
Legislative Elections
- Washington State Senate Elections, 2014
- Washington State House Elections, 2014
- Washington State Senate Elections, 2012
- Washington State House Elections, 2012
- Washington State Senate Elections, 2010
- Washington State House Elections, 2010
- Washington State Senate Elections, 2008
- Washington State House Elections, 2008
- Washington State Senate Elections, 2006
- Washington State House Elections, 2006
- Washington State Senate Elections, 2004
- Washington State House Elections, 2004
- Washington State Senate Elections, 2002
- Washington State House Elections, 2002
- Washington State Senate Elections, 2000
- Washington State House Elections, 2000
Counties
Links
See Also
|
State of Washington | |
| Executive | Governor | Lt. Governor | Secretary of State | State Treasurer | State Auditor | Attorney General | Commissioner of Public Lands | Superintendent of Public Instruction | Insurance Commissioner | |
| Legislature | State Senate | State House of Representatives | |
| Counties | Adams | Asotin | Lincoln | |
