Washington State House Elections, 2006
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Summary
The Democratic Party retained control of the House and significantly increased its majority.
Overall Results
Party | Seats | Popular vote | ||||
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2004 | 2006 | +/- | Vote | % | ||
Democratic Party | 55 | 62 | +7 | 2,076,123 | 55.96% | |
Republican Party | 43 | 36 | -7 | 1,632,030 | 43.99% | |
Progressive Party | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,081 | 0.06% |
Notes
The Democratic Party gained one seat between elections in early 2006 when Medina Republican Rodney Tom switched parties, giving them a 56-42 majority before the election.
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 |