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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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67 %
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[11th of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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33 %
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[39th of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > seat plurality
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-3
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[41st of 45]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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3/6 |
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109th United States Congress > Senate > Republican > seat plurality
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-2
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[34th of 37]
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109th United States Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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0/2 |
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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67% |
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[11th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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33% |
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[38th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > Seat plurality
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-3 |
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[45th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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3/6 |
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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100% |
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[4th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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0% |
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[38th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican > Seat plurality
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-2 |
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[39th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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0/2 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic > seat plurality
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3
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[8th of 47]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic/Republican
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6/3 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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67 %
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[15th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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33 %
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[36th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Democratic > seat plurality
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2
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[8th of 35]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Democratic/Republican
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2/0 |
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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100 %
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[10th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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0 %
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[44th of 50]
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1972 Election > Youth voter turnout
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54% |
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[15th of 41]
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2000 Election > Youth voter turnout
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40% |
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[13th of 41]
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2004 Election > Total registered voters
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3,133,000 |
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[16th of 51]
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2004 Election > Total voted
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2,851,000 |
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[16th of 51]
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2004 Election > Total votes as percentage
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62% |
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[24th of 51]
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2004 Election > Voting age population
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4,220,000 |
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[16th of 51]
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2004 Election > Youth voter turnout
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52% |
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[11th of 41]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1789
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1790
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1800
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1810
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1820
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1830
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1840
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1850
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1860
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1870
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1880
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1
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[41st of 44]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1890
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2
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[36th of 45]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1900
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3
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[32nd of 46]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1910
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5
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[30th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1920
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5
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[30th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1930
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6
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[26th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1940
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6
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[30th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1950
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7
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[24th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1960
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7
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[23rd of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1970
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7
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[23rd of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1980
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8
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[20th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1990
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9
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[17th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 2000
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9
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[17th of 50]
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Current US governors > State governors > Party
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Democratic |
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Current US governors > State governors > Seat Up
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2,008 |
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Current US governors > State governors > Took office
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2,005 |
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Electoral Votes
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11 |
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[16th of 51]
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Governor
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Christine Gregoire |
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gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Incumbent
Gary Locke |
gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Outcome
Gary Locke (D) 58.4%
John Carlson (R) 39.7% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Party
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Democrat |
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gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected to 2nd term |
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gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Incumbent
Gary Locke |
gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Outcome
Christine Gregoire (D) 48.873%
Dino Rossi (R) 48.868%
Ruth Bennett (L) 2.26% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Party
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Democrat |
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gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Status
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Retired after 2 terms |
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Gun Laws > Permits
A permit is not required to purchase firearms. A license is required to carry a concealed handgun. An alien lawfully present in the U.S. must obtain a license to possess or carry any firearm. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited firearms
It is unlawful, with limited exceptions, for any person to manufacture, own, buy, sell, loan, furnish, transport, or have in possession or under control any machine gun, short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited persons
State law prohibits ownership, possession, or control of a firearm by a person who is convicted of a serious offense, felony, or misdemeanor as specified by statute; involuntarily committed for mental health treatment; under 18 years of age; or free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal or sentencing for a serious offense. Offenders under the supervision of the department of corrections shall not own, use, or possess firearms. A person at least 18 but less than 21 may possess a handgun only in certain places. State law does allow permissible firearms for children under 18 years of age for events such as hunting or trapping under a valid license, target shooting or practicing at an established range, or an organized competition. |
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Lieutenant governor
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Brad Owen |
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Lieutenant governors > Party
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Democrat |
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Lieutenant governors > Term > Ends
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2,008 |
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Lieutenant governors > Took > Office
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1,996 |
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Patents Issued
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32,901 |
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[15th of 54]
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Patents Issued (per capita)
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5.233 per 1,000 people |
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[21st of 54]
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Pet skunk > Legality of skunk ownership
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Illegal |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Lower House Majority
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Democratic 62-36 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Upper House Majority
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Democratic 32-17 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Delegation
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Democratic 6-3 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Majority
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Democratic 6-3 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class I
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Democratic |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class II
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none |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class III
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Democratic |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Pending efforts to define marriage through constitutional amendment > Date
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No specific date |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Base Fine Before fees
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$37.00 |
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[9th of 48]
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Original effective date
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June 11, 1986 |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Type of Law
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Primary Enforcement |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Who is covered
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Age 16+ in all seats |
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Seats in the House of Representatives
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9 seats |
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[17th of 50]
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Secretary of State > Official site
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/ |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Incumbent
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Warren G. Magnuson |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Opposing Candidates
Jack Metcalf (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Status
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Re-elected, 64.4 - 35.3 |
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Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Incumbent
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Henry M. Jackson |
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Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Opposing Candidates
Charles W. Elicker (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Status
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Re-elected, 82.4 - 16.0 |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Incumbent
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Warren G. Magnuson |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Opposing Candidates
Jack Metcalf (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Status
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Re-elected, 60.7 - 36.1 |
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Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Incumbent
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Henry M. Jackson |
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Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Opposing Candidates
George M. Brown (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Status
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Re-elected, 71.8 - 24.2 |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Incumbent
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Warren G. Magnuson |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Status
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Defeated, 54.2 - 45.8 |
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Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Incumbent
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Henry M. Jackson |
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Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Opposing Candidates
Doug Jewett (Republican)
King Lysen (Independent) |
Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Party
Democrat |
Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Status
Re-elected, 69.0 - 24.3 - 5.3 |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Incumbent
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Slade Gorton |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Opposing Candidates
Brock Adams (Democrat) |
Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Party
Republican |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Status
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Defeated, 51.2 - 48.8 |
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Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Incumbent
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Daniel J. Evans |
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Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Opposing Candidates
Slade Gorton (Republican)
Mike Lowry (Democrat) |
Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Party
Republican |
Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Status
Retired: Republican victory, 50.7 - 49.3 |
Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Incumbent
Patricia Murray |
Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Opposing Candidates
Linda Smith (Republican) |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Status
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Re-elected, 58 - 42 |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Incumbent
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Slade Gorton |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Opposing Candidates
Maria Cantwell (Democrat)
Jeff Jared (Libertarian) |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Party
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Republican |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Status
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Defeated, 49 - 49 - 2 |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Incumbent
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Patty Murray |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Opponents
George Nethercutt (R) 43%
J. Mills (L) 1%
Mark Wilson (G) 1% |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Result
Re-elected to 3rd term:
Patty Murray (D) 55% |
Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Candidates
Maria Cantwell (Democratic) 56.6%
Mike McGavick (Republican) 39.9%
Bruce Guthrie (Libertarian) 1.4%
Aaron Dixon (Green) 1.0%
Robin Adair (Independent) 0.8% |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Incumbent
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Maria Cantwell |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Ran as
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Status
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Re-elected |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > 2004 Election Results
Patty Murray (D) 55%; George Nethercutt (R) 43%; Other 2% |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > Incumbent
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Patty Murray |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2012 > Senate contests in 2012 > 2006 Election Results
Maria Cantwell (D) 57%, Mike McGavick (R) 40%, Other 3% |
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Senate elections, 2012 > Senate contests in 2012 > Incumbent
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Maria Cantwell |
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Senate elections, 2012 > Senate contests in 2012 > Party
Democratic |
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State Attorney General > Current Attorney General
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Rob McKenna |
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State Attorney General > Party
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Republican |
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State Attorney General > Term expires
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2,008 |
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State Attorney General > Took office
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2,005 |
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State court > Nomenclature > Court of Last Resort
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Supreme Court |
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State court > Nomenclature > Intermediate Appellate Court
(Division) Court of Appeals
(3 divisions) |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Lieutenant Governor
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Democratic |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Secretary of State
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Republican |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Treasurer
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Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1980 > Election results > Incumbent
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Dixy Lee Ray |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1980 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
John Spellman (Republican) 56.7%
Jim McDermott (Democratic) 43.3% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1980 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1980 > Election results > Status
Defeated in primary, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1984 > Election results > Incumbent
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John Spellman |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1984 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Booth Gardner (Democratic) 53.3% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1984 > Election results > Party
Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1984 > Election results > Status
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Defeated, 46.7% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1988 > Election results > Incumbent
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Booth Gardner |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1988 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Robert Williams (Republican) 37.8% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1988 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1988 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 62.2% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1992 > Election results > Incumbent
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Booth Gardner |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1992 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Mike Lowry (Democratic) 52.2%
Ken Eikenberry (Republican) 47.8% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1992 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1992 > Election results > Status
Retired, Democratic victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1996 > Election results > Incumbent
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Mike Lowry |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1996 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Gary Locke (Democratic) 58.0%
Ellen Craswell (Republican) 42.0% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1996 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1996 > Election results > Status
Retired, Democratic victory |
US gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Incumbent
Gary Locke |
US gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
John Carlson (Republican) 39.7%
Steve LePage (Libertarian) 1.9% |
US gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2000 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 58.4 |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Incumbent
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Gary Locke |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Christine Gregoire (Democratic) 48.873%
Dino Rossi (Republican) 48.868%
Ruth Bennett (Libertarian) 2.26% |
US gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 2004 > Election results > Status
Retired, Democratic victory |
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US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Incumbent
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Henry M. Jackson |
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US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Opposing Candidates
Doug Jewett (Republican) 24.3%
King Lysen (Independent) 5.3%
Jesse Chiang (Libertarian) 1.5% |
US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Party
Democratic |
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US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Status
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R68.9% |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Current Governor
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Christine Gregoire |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Elected/took office
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2,005 |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Party
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Democratic |
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Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Seat Up
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2,008 |
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