Washington State House Elections, 2008
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Summary
The 2008 election left the composure of the Washington State House of Representatives largely unchanged with a 62-36 Democratic majority. While the Democratic Party won with the same 62-36 majority in 2006, it had gained a 63rd seat when Republican Fred Jarrett switched parties in 2007.
Overall Results
Party | Seats | Popular vote | ||||
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2006 | 2008 | +/- | Vote | % | ||
Democratic Party | 62 | 62 | 0 | 3,120,918 | 58.75% | |
Republican Party | 36 | 36 | 0 | 2,153,055 | 40.53% | |
Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19,174 | 0.36% | |
Green | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13,683 | 0.26% | |
Libertarian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,017 | 0.09% |
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 |