Washington Election Results

Categories: Politics | Election 2008
  • The state of Washington awarded its 11 electoral votes to Democratic nominee Barack Obama, helping to elect him as the 44th President of the United States. Barack Obama held a steady lead over Republican John McCain in the months prior to the 2008 presidential election in the state. Christine Gregoire, the incumbent Governor, won her re-election campaign against challenger Dino Rossi.
  • Other Washington Races

    • Governor:
      • Winner: Incumbent Christine Gregoire (D)
      • Challenger: Dino Rossi (R)
    • Lt. Governor:
      • Winner: Incumbent Brad Owen (D)
      • Challenger: Marcia McCraw (R)
    • Secretary of State:
      • Winner: Incumbent San Reed (R)
      • Challenger: Jason Osgood (D)
    • State Treasurer:
      • Winner: Candidate Jim McIntire (D)
      • Candidate: Allam Martin (R)
    • State Auditor:
      • Winner: Incumbent Brian Sonntag (D)
      • Challenger: Dick McEntee (R)
    • Attorney General:
      • Winner: Incumbent Rob McKenna (R)
      • Challenger: John Ladenburg (D)
  • Washington Legislative Races

    • Initiative Measure 985: Vote: 59.77% Vote: NoWashington State: Election Results
      • Opening of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to reduce traffic congestion
    • Initiative Measure 1000: Vote: Yes 58.68% Washington State: Election Results
      • Allowing certain terminally ill patients to obtain lethal prescriptions
    • Initiative Measure 1029: 73.45% Vote: YesWashington State: Election Results
      • Require long-term care workers to be certified as home care workers

  • Past Washington Winners

    1. 2004: John Kerry
    2. 2000: Al Gore
    3. 1996: Bill Clinton
    4. 1992: Bill Clinton
    5. 1988: Michael Dukakis
    6. 1984: Ronald Reagan
    7. 1980: Ronald Reagan
    8. 1976: Gerald Ford
    9. 1972: Richard Nixon
    10. 1968: Hubert Humphrey
  • Washington Government

    1. Governor: Christine Gregoire
    2. Lieutenant Governor: Brad Owen
    3. Attorney General: Rob McKenna
    4. Senators: Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray

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