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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 currently leans towards the Democratic Party, last voting Republican for President in 1984 and for Governor in 1980 | + | 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. |
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− | <tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[Governor of Washington|Governor]] <td> [[ | + | <tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[Governor of Washington|Governor]] <td> [[Jay Inslee]] <td> [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] <td> 2013 |
<tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[Lieutenant Governor of Washington|Lt. Governor]] <td> [[Brad Owen]] <td> [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] <td> 1997 | <tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[Lieutenant Governor of Washington|Lt. Governor]] <td> [[Brad Owen]] <td> [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] <td> 1997 | ||
− | <tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF><td> [[Secretary of State of Washington|Secretary of State]] <td> [[ | + | <tr bgcolor=#DDEEFF><td> [[Secretary of State of Washington|Secretary of State]] <td> [[Kim Wyman]] <td> [[Republican Party|Republican]] <td> 2013 |
<tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[State Treasurer of Washington|State Treasurer]] <td> [[Jim McIntire]] <td> [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] <td> 2009 | <tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[State Treasurer of Washington|State Treasurer]] <td> [[Jim McIntire]] <td> [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] <td> 2009 | ||
− | <tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[State Auditor of Washington|State Auditor]] <td> [[ | + | <tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[State Auditor of Washington|State Auditor]] <td> [[Troy Kelley]] <td> [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] <td> 2013 |
− | <tr bgcolor=# | + | <tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[Attorney General of Washington|Attorney General]] <td> [[Bob Ferguson]] <td> [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] <td> 2013 |
<tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[Commissioner of Public Lands of Washington|Commissioner of Public Lands]] <td> [[Peter Goldmark]] <td> [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] <td> 2009 | <tr bgcolor=#FFE8E8><td> [[Commissioner of Public Lands of Washington|Commissioner of Public Lands]] <td> [[Peter Goldmark]] <td> [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] <td> 2009 | ||
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===Legislative Elections=== | ===Legislative Elections=== | ||
+ | *[[Washington State Senate Elections, 2012]] | ||
+ | *[[Washington State House Elections, 2012]] | ||
*[[Washington State Senate Elections, 2010]] | *[[Washington State Senate Elections, 2010]] | ||
*[[Washington State House Elections, 2010]] | *[[Washington State House Elections, 2010]] |
Revision as of 02:05, 7 December 2012
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.
Elected Officials, State
Position | Name | Party | Since |
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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 |
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26 | Democratic Party |
23 | Republican Party |
House of Representatives | |
Seats | Party |
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55 | Democratic Party |
43 | Republican Party |
Elected officials, Federal
Position | Name | Party | Since |
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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. | Doc Hastings | Republican | 1995 |
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, 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
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 |