US mid-term elections: Washington

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Washington

Incumbent Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell's seat was initially the Republicans' top target, but Ms Cantwell held off her opponent, former Safeco CEO Mike McGavick.

In the House, the Republicans unsuccessfully targeted the 2nd district. The Democrats failed to capture the 5th district, but still hope to pick up the 8th district.

SENATE

Incumbent Democrat Maria Cantwell beat Republican Mike McGavick. Washington's other Senate seat is held by Democrat Patty Murray.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Democratic	2	2	2	2
	Republican	0	0	0	0
	Independent	0	0	0	0

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Washington has nine congressional districts.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Democratic	6	6	6	6
	Republican	3	3	3	3
	Independent	0	0	0	0

GOVERNOR

There was no race this year. Democrat Christine Gregoire is governor.

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